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Press Release: Greener Homes Program
The government of Canada is launching a new program today that offers Canadians grants of up to $5,000 to pay for energy-saving home upgrades, including those to the building envelope. More details to follow.
Canada Investing $10 million to Create Jobs for New Energy Advisors
Today, the Honourable Seamus O’Regan Jr., Minister of Natural Resources, and the Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, launched a call for proposals to …
Ottawa Promises $40M in Carbon Tax Cash to Upgrade 172 Ontario Schools
NAIMA Canada welcomes tangible, cost-effective projects that prioritize energy efficiency through the building envelope, such as this initiative for schools across Ontario. Energy efficient upgrades have the power to transform schools.
For Health, Climate, and Jobs, Canada Needs a Major Housing Investment
Improving Canada’s housing supply — including more efficient heating and better insulation — will reduce Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions and make residents safer and more comfortable. Read more …
Now Open: Residential Renovation 101 Training Series
The modules in Residential Renovation 101 describe the fundamentals of material use, building types and historical attributes of residential construction. This new training series is for contractors, renovators, energy advisors and project planners.
Up to $55 Million in Funding for Alberta Businesses to Improve Efficiency & Reduce Emissions
Emissions Reduction Alberta’s new Energy Savings for Business Program—a funding opportunity to support small- and medium-scale industrial and commercial businesses—is awarding…
Federal Mandate Letters Indicate Support for Deep Energy Retrofits
Prime Minister Trudeau has released his mandate letters for each cabinet minister in his government. These mandate letters suggest we might see some new developments in the energy efficiency field in the coming years.
Understanding New COVID Measures for the Ontario Construction Industry
The residential construction has been defined as essential with a regulated list of construction projects deemed essential. Although essential, the province has announced new restrictions for the construction…
Canada’s New Climate Plan Released
The Canadian government has unveiled Canada’s new Climate Plan. The plan, entitled A Healthy Environment and a Healthy Economy, aims to create 2 million green jobs and commits …
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