
Over 8,000 Deep Energy Retrofits in 3 Years Raises Hope About Achieving GHG Targets, but Federal Incentives Must Grow: Report
Peterborough, ON, 8 November 2023: Green Communities Canada has completed an in-depth review of federal data on reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in Canada’s low-rise housing…
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Partnering for Progress: Accelerating Deep Energy Retrofits in Canada
Green Communities Canada (GCC) would like to thank our funders, Peter Gilgan Foundation, Trottier Family Foundation, and McConnell Foundation (along with in-kind contributions from Google…
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Net Zero Homes: Saving Energy and the Environment
The term “net-zero” is everywhere we turn these days as it is a solution to climate change. The concept of net zero homes becomes even more relevant…
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The Importance of Home Insulation in Canada
Insulation is a key component of every Canadian home. It acts as a thermal barrier, keeping heat inside our homes in winter and outside in…
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Indoor Air Quality: How to Reduce the Pollution Inside Your Home
Indoor Air Quality is a measure of contaminants present within an enclosed space & it can have an impact on your health. Read how to…
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Five Steps to Maximize Benefits From a Home Energy Retrofit
Energy retrofits play a critical role in helping tackle climate change. As a bonus, they help you save on your energy bills, too. Retrofitting may…
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Greening the Workforce: How Energy Advisors are Key to Achieving Canada’s Climate Targets
We can support a just transition as well as help Canadians access home energy evaluation at the same time —by training more Energy Advisors.
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3 Biggest Benefits of Doing an EnerGuide Home Energy Evaluation
Buildings, including residential properties, account for a whopping 18% of greenhouse gas emissions in Canada. Getting an EnerGuide energy evaluation for your home can be…
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