The International Energy Agency (IEA) just released the latest World Energy Outlook (WEO). This report is key for researchers, academics, and policy-makers to understand our current energy system and how it might change.
The BC Energy Step Code is a building standard. It’s designed to help government and industry create a future in which all new construction in B.C. is net-zero energy-ready by 2032. The regulation sets performance targets for new construction and groups them into “steps” that apply across various building types and regions of the province. The Lower Steps are straightforward to meet; the Upper Steps are more ambitious.
While Canada tackles the country-wide housing and affordability crisis, making investments in existing homes and buildings is the only viable path to sector decarbonization.
This split incentive delays crucial retrofits needed for climate-safe and affordable buildings. Addressing both owners’ and residents’ concerns is vital to overcoming this issue.
SC-EE held multiple face-of-face meetings and countless virtual committee and task group meetings so far in 2024.
The market for windows and doors in the US is expected to grow to $35.9 billion by 2026. This forecast follows a significant price surge in 2021 due to product shortages and rising raw material costs.
A huge 94% of Canadian homeowners plan to stay in their current homes next year. Of those, 24% say the cost of living has stopped them from looking for a new place. People aged 35-54 are the most cautious about moving during tight financial times (30%).
The urgency to address climate change has catalyzed advancements in window technology, leading to the development of high-performance windows that offer superior insulation and reduced thermal bridging.
Technological advances in insulated glass units, or IGU’s, have made a compelling case to upgrade your home’s first generation windows. If you care about your home’s indoor temperature and energy efficiency, you might want to think about how your windows are performing.
While deep retrofits are best known in Canada for reducing energy costs through increased energy efficiency, the new report provides a more comprehensive overview of all the benefits.