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R-2000 Net-Zero Energy Pilot Launched by Natural Resources Canada

R-2000 Net-Zero Energy Pilot Launched by Natural Resources Canada

May 10, 2013

Natural Resources Canada's R-2000 Net Zero Energy pilot will recognize builders and homes reaching net zero energy performance.


Building Lower Carbon Cities - Lafarge Takes Action

Building Lower Carbon Cities - Lafarge Takes Action

May 04, 2013

Lafarge Canada Inc., partners invests $8 million in innovative low carbon fuels at its Bath cement plant


First home in Canada under new ENERGY STAR Standard unveiled

First home in Canada under new ENERGY STAR Standard unveiled

April 10, 2013

The first home in Canada qualified under the new ENERGY STAR® for New Homes Standard was unveiled last week in Guelph Ontario.


Creating tomorrow's home: 'Soft' but resilient

Creating tomorrow's home: 'Soft' but resilient

March 27, 2013

MIT-led team’s award-winning housing design unveiled as part of 21st-century model for sustainable urban development


Is there a business case for building green?

Is there a business case for building green?

March 22, 2013

A new report from the World Green Building Council says there are many compelling benefits from green buildings received by different stakeholders throughout the life cycle of a building.


London retrofit program a roaring success

London retrofit program a roaring success

February 24, 2013

Perhaps the most aggressive energy reduction, public-building retrofit program ever, London's RE:FIT, is into its sixth year.


Policy and Incentives Drive Energy Efficiency Retrofits

Policy and Incentives Drive Energy Efficiency Retrofits

December 01, 2012

The combination of financial benefits and government policies will drive rapid growth in the market for energy efficiency retrofits over the remainder of the decade.


New Framework for Carbon Neutral Buildings Released

New Framework for Carbon Neutral Buildings Released

June 17, 2012

The Vancouver-based Light House Sustainable Building Centre has released its latest research report "Towards Carbon Neutral Buildings in BC: Framework for High-Rise Multi-Unit Residential Buildings".


Cutting Carbon Emissions without Financial Risk - Lessons from London

Cutting Carbon Emissions without Financial Risk - Lessons from London

June 05, 2012

While organizers of the London 2012 Olympic Games have promised to deliver the most sustainable Olympics ever, the host city of London is also working to become one of the greenest cities in the world.


Finding savings where the rubber meets the road

Finding savings where the rubber meets the road

June 05, 2012

A new study by MIT shows using stiffer pavements on the nation's roads could reduce vehicle fuel consumption by as much as 3 percent - a savings that could add up to 273 million barrels of crude oil per year.


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