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Green Retrofit economy Study by CAGBC

This summary report describes the types of occupations within the large building retrofit economy in Canada. The report
looks at the skills and competencies needed for deep carbon and energy saving retrofit projects; explores the current training system; and discusses key barriers and opportunities associated with the workforce required to scale up the green
retrofit economy and meet the anticipated demand in the coming decades.

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Guide

Zeroing-in On Net-Zero Energy Homes by BER

Let’s understand that there is not a single, universally agreed upon definition of Net Zero Energy Buildings; as the zero-energy enigma lingers, the terms Zero Energy Building (ZEB) and Net Zero Energy Building (NZEB) can be used interchangeably. The goal is to achieve an end result of zero energy.

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Education and Visual Aids

ASHRAE Building Decarbonization Information Videos

How has the industry evolved regarding building decarbonization since you’ve been in the field?

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Guide

Operational vs. Embodied Carbon by BER

Learn what is the difference between operational carbon and embodied carbon and why you should care.

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Education and Visual Aids

Embodied Carbon: A Primer for Buildings in Canada by CAGBC

This document guides Canada's building sector in understanding and addressing embodied carbon in both new and existing buildings, complementing efforts to eliminate operational carbon emissions.

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