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Canada’s retrofit momentum hinges on more than just heat pumps
The new federal mandate letters call for “bringing down costs for Canadians” and “creating new careers in the skilled trades.” Residential retrofits can do both, giving renewed urgency to …
Ontario Launches New 2025 Energy Efficiency Programs
Launching on January 28, 2025, the program will offer rebates of up to 30% for home energy upgrades, such as insulation windows, doors, air sealing, and more.
The Hill Times: Is Canada’s ladder against the right wall to fight climate change?
In our haste to control climate change, have we inadvertently focussed on the housing when we should be addressing wildfires? Certainly, Canadians need—and deserve—housing that is more energy efficient, more resilient to the changing climate, and more affordable.
Seminars: Learn about changes in the 2020 National Model Codes
The Canadian Board for Harmonized Construction Codes (CBHCC) has released a set of twelve informational videos on the significant changes that were introduced into the 2020 National Model Codes …
How to Tell if Your Home is Under-Insulated (For Homeowners, Renters, and Building Owners)
Are you finding that your home can be uncomfortably hot in summer or chilly in the winter? Or maybe you’re noticing unusually high energy bills? These could be signs that your home lacks proper…
Demystifying Home Retrofits: An Interview with Building Science Expert Stephen Magneron (HomeSol)
To delve deeper into the world of whole-home retrofits, we sat down with Stephen Magneron, a building science expert and Senior Registered Energy Advisor from HomeSol Building…
Energy Efficiency Day 2023
Happy Energy Efficiency Day 2023! When we celebrate energy efficiency, we’re celebrating people. There are more than 436,000 Canadians who work in the energy efficiency sector, and together …
Embracing the Future: The Fundamental Principles of Passive House Buildings
As sustainability and energy efficiency become increasingly crucial in the construction industry, Passive House buildings have emerged as a groundbreaking solution. These structures go beyond …
Recycled Content Use at 3.4 Billion Pounds (2022 Survey)
The North American Insulation Manufacturers Association has announced the results of a survey of its members’ use of pre and post-consumer recycled materials in insulation and acoustical products in 2022.
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