IEA special report to provide global roadmap to net-zero
The International Energy Agency’s new analysis will show what limiting global warming means for the energy sector.
Innovative clean buildings funded around B.C.
The CleanBC Building Innovation Fund (CBBIF) is providing support to 13 projects throughout the Province and receiving $8 million for a second intake as part of British Columbia’s Economic Recovery Plan.
Energy Efficient Buildings and Benchmarking
In order to manage your energy consumption, you must first understand it. Energy benchmarking is the ongoing review of your building’s energy consumption, which provides the data to encourage building operators to strive for continuous improvement and reductions in the use of energy.
U.S. aims to cut greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2030
The U.S. aims to cut greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2030 as part of its new commitment to the Paris climate agreement, President Joe Biden announced Thursday.
$2 Billion To Support Thousands Of New Homes In BC
The Province is providing an additional $2 billion in development financing through B.C.’s HousingHub to finance the construction of thousands of new homes for middle-income families.
Improving Canada’s Housing Supply
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.
Family Pairs With SAIT To Build Certifiably Environmental House
Earthships, net-zero homes and now living buildings. The owners are teaming up with SAIT to develop a house with the goal of spurring green change in the construction industry by becoming more accessible for regular homeowners
Buildings Contribute To Carbon Pollution
Heating is a major contributor to Canada’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions: over half of the energy used for space heating and air-cooling energy comes from burning fossil fuels that create carbon pollution.
FEN-BC and FGIA announce new collaboration agreement
An official agreement for collaboration between the Fenestration Association of British Columbia (FEN-BC) and the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) was finalized on Feb. 9, 2021, developing mutual synergies that will allow both organizations to best support their respective members.
Promoting Window Efficiency
For several decades now, environmental advocates have wished Canadians would spend more on their windows. But the math hasn’t worked out for homeowners. Now, the question of how to move the market upstream has gained new urgency.