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Deep Retrofit Supply Chain Waiting For More Support

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Content courtesy of PEMBINA institute Deep Retrofit Supply Chain Waiting For More Support Need to overcome low demand, lack of skilled labour, and lagging regulation. In 2023, Canada’s top ten weather events racked up an estimated $3.1 Canadians urgently need to adapt our homes to increasingly severe and frequent climate events.

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Getting To Net-Zero By 2050

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The project aims to inform policymakers and regulators about which climate and energy policies will reduce greenhouse gas emissions most effectively and with the most beneficial financial and public health outcomes. The EPS allows users to evaluate the impacts of a wide range of policies that affect energy use and emissions.

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Federal and provincial housing supply efforts shouldn’t jeopardize affordability and climate resilience.

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In jurisdictions where the building code regulates different energy efficiency levels or tiers, industry has demonstrated its ability to adapt and respond and most times build better than code minimums. Housing is only affordable if it is affordable to operate.

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NGV curator picks seven highlights from 2023 Melbourne Now's Design Wall

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How and why new products are developed is driven by social dynamics, regulations and economic forces." The wrap is currently made from a blend of compostable biopolymers called PHAs, manufactured locally in a solar-powered factory. The product marks the over 60-year-old pillow manufacturer's commitment to become more sustainable.

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“Affordable Housing” Isn’t Affordable Unless It’s Energy Efficient

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It’s estimated that approximately 20 per cent of Canadian households experience energy poverty due to the disproportionate cost of heating their homes compared to their incomes. facebook twitter pinterest linkedin houzz instagram youtube About Westeck Windows and Doors Westeck is a premier manufacturer of windows and doors.

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How Good Is "Carbon Neutral" Furniture?

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According to the EPA , an estimated nine million tons of furniture were sent to landfills in 2018. Instead, she advocates for a fundamental shift in how we manufacture—and importantly, how we consume—design. High-end design brands trumpeted the idea at this year’s NeoCon trade show, but its long-term benefits may be limited.

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3 reasons to consider green products for your next building project

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The construction industry is a massive consumer of raw materials and natural resources, generating an estimated 39% of the world’s carbon emissions, according to the World Green Building Council. For builders and contractors, this signals an increased focus on using sustainable building products and practices.

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