A home built for yesterday can’t withstand tomorrow
NAIMA Canada was recently published to the National Observer (September 5, 2025). Retrofitting older homes is possible and necessary to make them safer and more energy efficient.
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 …
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 …
