Analysis
Updated: Sept. 19, 2024
What’s currently being done to encourage building electrification? This report from the Building Decarbonization Alliance provides an in-depth look at how governments across Canada and the globe are using policy to transition building heating away from fossil fuels.
This short report offers valuable insights into the range of strategies being employed at municipal, provincial, and federal levels, and includes comparative perspectives from the USA and Europe. The scan highlights that multiple solutions exist to reduce reliance on fossil fuel heating within buildings, each with their own pros and cons.
About the Authors
Aurélie Vérin
Senior Policy Analyst
Before joining the BDA, Aurélie was a Senior Consultant at Econoler. She also worked for energy and services providers focusing on demand side management and on the development of commercial strategies and service offerings related to energy efficiency. Aurélie holds a Bachelor of Science in agro-environmental engineering from ISA Lille, as well as a master’s degree in urban environmental management from Wageningen University.
Mathieu Poirier
Director of Policy
Matt prides himself on translating research findings into actionable solutions to support the clean energy transition. He brings more than a decade of experience working to decarbonize the built environment via positions in—and engagements with—governments, utilities, and industry. Before joining the Building Decarbonization Alliance, Matt held consulting roles at Dunsky Energy + Climate Advisors and Deloitte, and worked in industry and non-profit organizations focusing on green building design and legal analysis. He holds degrees in mechanical engineering and psychology from the University of Waterloo, and a law degree from Dalhousie University. He also earned an MBA from Saint Mary’s University. Matt also co-authored The Case for Building Electrification in Canada, our foundational position paper.
Citations
Vérin, A., Poirier, M. (2024). Building Heating Decarbonization – Jurisdictional Scan. Building Decarbonization Alliance. Version 2.0.