Ontario Releases Climate Change Action Plan

Jun 13, 2016 | Building Professional, Membership

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 Program’s Greenhouse Gas Reduction Account (GGRA), includes the following...

Why the Prime Minister Should Prioritize Energy Conservation

Jan 27, 2016 | Building Professional, Home Owner, Membership

The White House.  10 Downing Street.  24 Sussex Drive.  For those outside of Canada, the latter address is the lesser known official residence of the Prime Minister of Canada.  Unlike the other two, it is in a state of decrepitude, and now that Prime Minister Justin...

Something to consider this World Environment Day

Jun 5, 2015 | Home Owner

“What one item helps people, pocketbooks and the planet?  Insulation.”  This is the message driven in the video released by the North American Insulation Manufacturers Association (NAIMA) on April 21, one day before Earth Day.  It is a message we can be reminded of...

Ontario government unveils Canada’s first Green Energy Act NAIMA hails legislation as an important step towards a green economy

Feb 23, 2009 | Building Professional, Membership

Today, the province of Ontario tabled its first Green Energy Act. The legislation is aimed at building renewable energy, encouraging energy conservation and creating green jobs in Ontario. The Act will invest in a green economy and create an estimated 50,000 jobs over...