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The Government of Canada recently released the Canada Green Buildings Strategy (CGBS) which sets out the federal government’s vision for the building sector’s role in achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.    The CGBS confirms that buildings are the third largest emitting sector and that 96% of direct operational buildings emissions come from space and water heating – the majority of which is due to equipment that runs on fossil fuels. One of the three major priorities identified in the CGBS is that Canada’s future building sector must focus on decarbonizing space and water heating.    At Creative Energy, we’re proud to be at the forefront of this transformation. We are on a mission to significantly reduce carbon emissions by providing sustainable and cost-effective solutions for electrifying and decarbonizing thermal energy systems in buildings, ultimately reducing the use of fossil fuels. Our projects, both in operation and under construction, will collectively reduce over 60,000 tonnes of GHG emissions per year. By developing new low-carbon district energy systems, we’re leading the decarbonization of the built environment for both new and existing buildings and helping society achieve our collective net-zero emissions targets. With the release of the CGBS, it’s clear that decarbonizing the built environment is not just a priority but essential for achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, highlighting the critical importance of decarbonizing our buildings.   Click here to read the CGBS press release: https://lnkd.in/dZy2SyWq #Decarbonization #ghgemissions #carbonreduction #northamerica #canada

The Canadian government aims to decarbonize all buildings across the nation by 2050, and has outlined plans to do so in its Canada Green Buildings Strategy (CGBS). This comprehensive plan, introduced by Energy Minister Johnathan Wilkinson, marks a significant step towards sustainable construction and aligns with Canada's 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan. Key highlights include: ✅ Modernization of the Energy Efficiency Act ✅ Phase-out of oil heating systems in new construction by 2028 ✅ Promotion of heat pumps and low-carbon materials ✅ Support for green retrofits and workforce development While ambitious, the strategy has some gaps, including the lack of a detailed roadmap and insufficient support for low-carbon materials in large buildings. Read more here 👉https://lnkd.in/duRtcfwn What are your thoughts on Canada's green building goals? How can the construction industry best prepare for this transition? #GreenBuildings #Sustainability #CanadianConstruction #NetZero

Energy Minister Jonathan Wilkinson has announced that oil furnaces will be banned in new construction starting in 2028 as part of the Canada Green Buildings Strategy. This initiative aims to improve energy efficiency, affordability, and reduce emissions. Key highlights: ⚡ Oil furnace ban: Effective from 2028. ⚡ Heat pump support: Increased financial aid for switching to heat pumps. ⚡ Building upgrades: Focus on retrofitting and climate resilience. These measures will extend the lifespan of buildings and create economic opportunities in the construction industry. Learn more about these changes and their impact here: https://lnkd.in/gUDTEMWi #KingstonConstruction #GreenBuilding #SustainableDevelopment #EnergyEfficiency #ClimateAction

What the King’s Speech means for building decarbonisation 🤔👇 🏗️🏡The King’s Speech has been welcomed by many in the built environment. Here’s our round-up of the responses and what it means for decarbonisation. The formation of Great British Energy was one of the big announcements from the new Labour government that made up the King’s Speech. GB Energy is a publicly owned company that will invest in renewables and is said to be crucial to the transition away from fossil fuels. Other announcements that are likely to be of interest to those working in the built environment include new housebuilding targets and changes to planning regulations. Anna Scothern, CEO of the National Home Improvement Council, said the NHIC “enthusiastically welcomes the new government’s commitment to Labour’s ‘get Britain building again’ pledge”, while pointing out the need to enhance the quality and sustainability of homes nationwide. Read more 👇 https://lnkd.in/eKHNz3B2 #builtenvironment #decarbonisation #homeimprovement #sustainablehomes #kingsspeech #housingpolicy #homes #energy #renewableenergy  #ukhousing

What the King’s Speech means for building decarbonisation 🤔👇 🏗️🏡The King’s Speech has been welcomed by many in the built environment. Here’s our round-up of the responses and what it means for decarbonisation. The formation of Great British Energy was one of the big announcements from the new Labour government that made up the King’s Speech. GB Energy is a publicly owned company that will invest in renewables and is said to be crucial to the transition away from fossil fuels. Other announcements that are likely to be of interest to those working in the built environment include new housebuilding targets and changes to planning regulations. Anna Scothern, CEO of the National Home Improvement Council, said the NHIC “enthusiastically welcomes the new government’s commitment to Labour’s ‘get Britain building again’ pledge”, while pointing out the need to enhance the quality and sustainability of homes nationwide. Read more 👇 https://lnkd.in/eKHNz3B2 #builtenvironment #decarbonisation #homeimprovement #sustainablehomes #kingsspeech #housingpolicy #homes #energy #renewableenergy  #ukhousing

🔌 A few months ago, the Building Decarbonization Alliance released a review of the policy efforts across Canada which aimed at transitioning building heating away from fossil fuels. The report provides an excellent overview of the regulatory frameworks that exist at various levels of government. 📜 At the federal level, the Canada Green Buildings Strategy is particularly important, with its commitment to phasing out oil heating in new buildings by 2028. 🏙️ At the provincial level, 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐐𝐮é𝐛𝐞𝐜 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐥 𝐟𝐮𝐞𝐥𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬. The key provincial level regulatory commitments include: B̳r̳i̳t̳i̳s̳h̳ ̳C̳o̳l̳u̳m̳b̳i̳a̳:̳ - All new constructions to be zero-carbon by 2030. Q̳u̳é̳b̳e̳c̳:̳ - Province-wide ban on oil heating in new and existing buildings. 🏛️ Within these provinces, additional measures have been implemented at the municipal level. If you’re looking for a comprehensive overview of heating decarbonization policy in Canada, I highly recommend checking out this report! 👇

Check out this timely new work from Mike Moffatt, PhD and partners that looks at the #Decarbonization landscape & barriers faced by the commercial #RealEstate industry, and provides 10 recommendations to accelerate action

Well, isn’t this interesting. BC’s gas utility has been systematically running interference on the adoption of the Zero Carbon Step Code across Vancouver Island. This Code allows local governments to regulate GHGs in new builds. In the case of Victoria, 52% of our GHGs come from the building sector, so if we want cities such as Victoria to reduce their emissions, regulating fossil fuels out of new construction is absolutely essential, while incentivizing retrofits in existing buildings. Now Fortis is getting in the way because it affects their bottom line. That’s not how utilities allegedly committed to climate action should be operating. It’s reminiscent of when Alberta’s fossil fuel “war room” targeted Nanaimo for adopting the same Code last year. Interestingly, nobody ever seems to mess with Victoria, probably because they know we’d likely tell them to go pound sand. https://lnkd.in/gxgdbj5y https://lnkd.in/gxgdbj5y

Canada Green Building Strategy prioritizes #energyefficiency for homes and buildings. READ MORE » https://lnkd.in/gxs6vgb2 Additionally, the Government of Canada is “committed to introducing” a framework that will allow the phaseout of #oilheating system installations. Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)

The Climate Smart Buildings Alliance is a coalition of building sector leaders aimed at accelerating the pathway to Net Zero and driving climate action across the industry. Designed as a think-and-do tank, CSBA (pronounced “Caz-bah”) works with industry collaborators, governments, researchers, and innovators to test ideas, prototype new solutions, and drive climate smart systems change. At Building Knowledge Canada, we're proud to be participating in CSBA. We are excited to work with partners who support a thoughtful, practical, science-based approach to expediting the decarbonization of the building sector while simultaneously increasing the productivity and profitability of the construction industry. Learn more about the CSBA and their 2024 Action Projects https://bit.ly/4bn7Snf #ClimateSmartBuildingsAlliance #NetZero #CSBA #2024ActionProjects #ClimateSmartSystems