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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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The Cool Way to Heat Homes

The heating and cooling equipment that Canadians rely on has big consequences for their finances and their environment. To meet the growing need for cooling, many people are buying central air conditioners and pairing then with their existing heating source. But in doing so, they inadvertently miss an opportunity to get high-efficiency, low emissions heating and cooling from a single piece of equipment: a heat pump.

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Workforce Readiness Roadmaps – Accelerating the Workforce Transition in Net-Zero Buildings

The Building to Zero Exchange (BTZx) is leading the Workforce Readiness Roadmaps project to assess and strengthen Nova Scotia’s workforce capabilities for net-zero buildings and deep retrofits. This initiative aims to identify skill gaps, align training programs with industry needs, and support the transition to a low-carbon built environment.

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ASHRAE Building Decarbonization Information Videos

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

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