Residents of Ontario, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and New Brunswick are set to receive federally regulated rebates on their next tax return, in order to cover the increase in gas and utility costs that the new carbon tax is set to levy.
Read MoreThe new federally regulated carbon tax is receiving support from economists, as many agree it is a cost-effective and efficient way for Canada to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions.
Read MoreThe federal government has announced that 90 percent of the money that it receives from its new carbon tax will be rebated directly back to Canadian citizens, starting on their next tax return.
Read MoreThe Government of Canada currently has an official rating system that labels and displays the energy consumption or efficiency of products such as: vehicles, appliances, as well as heating and cooling equipment, but it is also becoming more prevalent in homes as well.
Read MoreAccording to the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD), the new home market in the GTA saw an increase of both new project openings and new home sales during the month of September. Altus Group, BILD’s official source of intelligence for the new home market, has noted that the 1,747 new homes sold in September is a significant increase from the 974 new homes sold in August.
Read MoreAccording to the Pembina Institute, British Columbia needs to reduce the amount of carbon pollution that comes from homes and buildings in order to meet the province’s climate targets. The B.C. Energy Step Code, and the city of Vancouver’s Renewable City Action Plan and Zero Emissions Building Plan share a common goal of creating new homes to be more energy efficient.
Read MoreThe city of Kingston has begun construction on a new fleet maintenance garage that is set to achieve Silver certification from Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), meaning that it will reach the required level of energy efficiency and environmental friendliness specified by LEED.
Read MorePrime Minister Justin Trudeau recently announced that there will be a federal pollution pricing system put in place in Ontario, New Brunswick, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan in 2019. The proceeds generated from the new pollution pricing system will be returned directly to the people in their respective provinces.
Read MoreThe Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Natural Resources, has announced that multifamily buildings in Ontario are now able to apply for ENERGY STAR certification, a first for the province.
Read MoreDervish Mitrovica, a homeowner of a semi-detached home in Toronto’s east end, has been undertaking renovation and restoration projects in his home over the last three years. With the City of Toronto’s Home Energy Loan Program (H.E.L.P), Mitrovica has been able to afford the energy efficiency upgrades that work to improve his at-home comfort and reduce his home’s energy usage.
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Homeowners Canada-wide are eligible for the Canada Greener Homes Grant, announced on May 27, 2021. This new incentive offers up to $5,000 in grants for home efficiency retrofit renovations, plus a $600 reimbursement for pre- and post-work EnerGuide evaluations. Eligible retrofit scopes include home insulation, heating, doors, windows, photovoltaic solar panels, resiliency measures, and thermostats.
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