Decarbonizing at Scale: What We’re Learning About Thermal Energy Networks 

Gain insights on how to distinguish between common misconceptions and genuine technical, regulatory, or financial barriers, how to consider the trade-offs associated with TENs and into implementation strategies, commercial structures of some projects and lessons learned from early experiences.

Beyond Compliance: Driving Change with Building Performance Standards

There is a wide range of potential policy options to address emissions in buildings. One approach gaining traction within Municipal and Regional Governments is the implementation of building performance standards (BPS). BPS set specific performance targets that buildings must meet within a certain timeframe to reduce energy consumption and/or greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. This policy […]

Heating and Cooling for Tomorrow: Understanding the Impact of Refrigerants

As heat pumps gain popularity, their use of refrigerants and the potential emissions from leakage during their operation have become a growing concern. This session aims to bring attention to the topic of refrigerants, outlining the dynamics at play and what the options are for managing them. 

Electrifying Residential New Construction: Is the Grid Up to the Challenge in the Near Term?

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?