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Tiered Energy Codes Best Practices for Code Compliance

Canada is moving toward tiered building energy codes, with the highest level targeting Net-Zero Energy Ready (NZER) buildings by 2030, as part of its climate commitments. This shift poses challenges for local authorities responsible for code enforcement, requiring new expertise. This paper explores energy code evolution, compliance challenges, and provides recommendations for nationwide implementation.

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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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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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Training

E-Energy Training by BOMA Nova Scotia

Decrease Operating Costs, Reduce Emissions, Earn BOMI SMT Credit Online with BOMA’s e-Energy Training

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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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