January in Review

New policy brief: Advancing Mandatory Building Performance Standards in Canada: A Call for Federal Leadership Through a concise exploration of four strategic approaches—direct investment, design, leading by implementation and regulation—this brief aims to present...

Canadian Association of Consulting Energy Advisors

Canadian Association of Consulting Energy Advisors HER+ Program Thank you for joining our call on Tuesday regarding the next steps for the HER+ program.  After our call we began reviewing how many audits are already scheduled for February and there are many.  We want...

Data, a building block of sustainable construction

The construction sector faces a carbon emergency, contributing to 40% of global CO2 emissions and accounting for 40% of Europe’s energy demand. The journey toward decarbonization is challenging, and a significant part of it relies on one crucial factor: data. In 2021,...

Greener Homes Grant update

Greener Homes Grant update Fenestration Canada has shared an update on the federal Greener Homes Grant program courtesy of the Canadian Association of Consulting Energy Advisors. The Greener Homes grant was launched in 2021, offering up to $5,000 in rebates to...

Building for Tomorrow

Building for Tomorrow Making Canada’s new housing supply high performance and climate ready Canada is facing a housing crisis. Estimates from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) suggest 5.8 million housing units need to be built by the end of 2030 to...

Ontario launching new 12-year rebate program