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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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Webinars

BDA Webinar: Electrifying Residential New Construction

There is an important conversation taking place across the country around how best to increase housing inventory and improve affordability. At the same time, efficiently meeting our net-zero goals means adopting electrification in all new builds as soon as possible, to avoid locking in emitting equipment or requiring expensive retrofits. The question is, are utilities in Canada able to meet these needs in the near term?

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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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