Celebrate Earth Day 2022
Earth Day, celebrated annually on April 22, is a reminder to protect the environment, restore damaged ecosystems and live a more sustainable life.
2030 Emissions Reduction Plan – Buildings
The 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan is an aggressive and feasible guide that frames an area-by-area way for Canada to meet at it’s goals of a decrease of 40% of the 2005 levels by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2050.
What Makes a Window Energy Efficient
A window becomes energy efficient when it has multiple window glass panes – double paned or triple paned glass windows, high quality window frames, low-e glass coatings, has argon or krypton gas filled in between window panes, and has window pane spacers installed.
Meeting BC’s Climate Commitments
The impacts of climate change are all around us. And British Columbians know that delaying is not an option.This plan delivers on CleanBC: Roadmap to 2030 to meet B.C.’s emissions reduction targets for 2030 and reach net-zero by 2050. In doing so, more industries and communities will be powered with clean, renewable energy.
Climate Change Drives Demand For Energy Efficiency
Already North America has experienced record-setting wildfires in the West, while suffering from some of the most active Atlantic hurricane seasons in recent years. Europe is also experiencing record temperatures with Blufi, near Palermo, Sicily, recording a temperature of 120 F (48.8 C), while parts of Germany experienced unprecedented flooding earlier this year.
Canadian Premium Sand to Focus on Solar Glass
CPS management discussions with domestic solar panel manufacturers have illustrated a need for a reliable local supply of high-quality solar glass to accommodate both current production and future growth plans.
A Climate Safe Future Depends on Net Zero Energy
As the impacts of climate change continue to be felt by Canadians with devastating effect, accelerating climate action could not be more important across all sectors.
Enhancing energy efficiency programs
Energy companies like BC Hydro and FortisBC have been working for years to encourage efficiency, offering information, tools and support and partnering with the Province to provide incentives and rebates.
US ENERGY STAR & Canadian Greener Homes Grants
The Canada Greener Homes Grant and US Expert Home Improvements Program will help homeowners make their homes more energy-efficient, create new jobs across North America for energy advisors, grow our domestic green supply chains, and fight climate change.
BC and Washington Floods – Build Back Better
The BC and Washington floods are a mere hint of what climate change could do to the food supply and Premier John Horgan’s statement to “Build back better”.