Energy Efficiency

• Nova Scotia puts almost $22 million toward energy efficient housing programs

  The Nova Scotia government is dedicating almost $22 million for a suite of sustainable development and energy efficiency programs.

  Environment

  Sep 26
  
• Manitoba to encourage renewable energy while acknowledging fossil fuel use

  Manitoba's government says it will encourage the development of renewable energy in the province while acknowledging fossil fuels aren't going away any time soon.

  Environment

  Sep 20
  
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• Federal government funds green upgrades for child advocacy centre

  The federal government is providing $3 million for green energy efficiency upgrades for the Toba Centre for Children and Youth child advocacy centre in Winnipeg.

  Canada

  May 14
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• CFB Edmonton gets $45M from Ottawa for energy-efficiency upgrades

  The military base in Edmonton is getting millions of dollars in federal funding to upgrade its energy infrastructure.

  Canada

  Mar 5
• Do heat pumps work in Alberta? The hot air on home-heating tech

  It is an increasingly hot item in a climate war, dividing our country by both geography and politics. But do air-to-air heat pumps work in Alberta?

  Tech

  Dec 27, 2023
• Heat pumps vs. AC: Report notes progress, challenges in reaching climate goals

  The IEA report found the momentum behind energy efficiency continued to increase in part due to the global energy crisis resulting from Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

  Canada

  Nov 29, 2023
• Quebec family aiming to live net zero and inspire others

  A Montreal family has been selected as a finalist in a nation-wide contest to reduce their carbon footprint, and possibly win $50,000.

  Canada

  Sep 10, 2023
• Calgary homeowners gain access to energy retrofit loan program

  Calgary homeowners looking to get help renovating their residences to make them more energy efficient now have another place to turn.

  Canada

  Jan 31, 2023
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• Nova Scotia announces $140 million over four years in home heating assistance

  Nova Scotia is investing $140 million over the next four years for energy efficiency programs to help low- and middle-income homeowners end their use of heating oil.

  Canada

  Dec 13, 2022
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• N.S. bill would allow regulator to authorize more energy efficiency programs

  Efficiency Nova Scotia offers programs that help reduce energy demand through the use of such things as insulation, heat pumps and solar panels.

  Canada

  Oct 21, 2022