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New Report: Health Benefits of a Low-Carbon Future
The City of Toronto commissioned a report to explore the health benefits of reducing greenhouse gases (GHGs) in the atmosphere through improvements in a number of areas, including increasing energy...
CMHC Incentive for Energy Efficient Homes
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) has recently increased the incentive they offer to borrowers buying, building, or renovating energy efficient homes, demonstrating their commitment to...
Ontario Releases Climate Change Action Plan
The Government of Ontario released its five-year Climate Change Action Plan on June 8, leading the province towards a low-carbon economy. The Plan, which is to be funded by the Cap and Trade...
Updates on Ontario’s Climate Change Plan
The Ontario government is continuing to solidify details to its Climate Change Action Plan, with the following developments: Using proceeds from the cap and trade program, Ontario will invest up to...
Canada’s Infrastructure and Communities Are About to Become More Energy Efficient
The Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, wants to build sustainable cities and communities. At CEEA’s Luncheon in Ottawa on May 9, the Minister announced that over...
The Purpose of Codes
What the recent I-Code hearings in the USA have made clear is that the American and Canadian Codes are not only different, but have different goals and functions in their respective countries. The...
How Energy Efficient Is Your Home?
If you’re shopping for a resale home, you can know almost all the financial responsibilities you’ll face for a given house before you buy it. Almost all, but not quite. At least not yet. You can...
Replacing a Furnace?
If you're replacing a furnace, it probably means that you are getting hit for a big cash outlay, and you may be easy prey for anyone offering a time-limited “special”. The best approach is to...
Net Zero & Net Zero Ready Labelling
Many people are realising the value of a highly energy efficient home. Less energy wasted means lower utility bills and the social satisfaction of reducing greenhouse gases generated to heat and...
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