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Factsheets: Community Buildings Retrofit initiative

Learn how to retrofit existing community buildings to lower GHG emissions and extend their life cycle.

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Case Study: An innovative path toward net-zero homes

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Webinar recording: How to start reducing GHG emissions in community buildings

Watch the discussion on how to create a GHG reduction pathway for community buildings.

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Case study: How one affordable housing provider created a net zero strategy

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Innovation in construction: ENBIX's role in advancing emissions-neutral buildings

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Enabling residential retrofits to achieve net-zero goals: Peterborough, ON launches Home Energy Efficiency Program

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Enabling residential retrofits to achieve net-zero goals: Peterborough, ON launches Home Energy Efficiency Program

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Innovating for maximum impact: New affordable housing complex adds 83 net-zero units using shipping container model in Fort Saskatchewan, AB

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Pan-Canadian partnership expands circular economy knowledge: the Circular Cities and Region initiative (CCRI)

A neighbourhood in Markham, Ontario, will be the first net-zero community in Canada to connect all of its houses to a geothermal energy system.
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A first-of-its-kind geothermal community in Markham: The Berczy Glen Geoexchange Community Energy System

A neighbourhood in Markham, Ontario, will be the first net-zero community in Canada to connect all of its houses to a geothermal energy system.
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Setting net-zero standards: Vancouver builds Canada’s first Passive House firehall

The City of Vancouver set ambitious zero-emission goals for municipal construction projects, using the demolition and rebuilding of its Fire Hall #17 as an opportunity to test and showcase Passive House and other sustainable building standards.
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A blueprint for sustainable senior living

Discover how the Valemount, with the support of a Regional Energy Coach, is setting a new standard for sustainable housing by exploring innovative construction methods and energy-efficient features to create 18 new units, ensuring seniors can enjoy a high-quality, eco-friendly living environment close to their community and essential support networks.
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An innovative approach to addressing homelessness in rural Newfoundland and Labrador

Discover how the Otter Housing Association, with the support of a Regional Energy Coach, is leading sustainable, energy-efficient housing to address homelessness in rural Newfoundland.
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Regional Energy Coach list

Get in touch with a Regional Energy Coach in your region and start your energy efficiency journey

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Webinar recording: Accelerate your community’s net-zero transformation with new GMF funding

Watch our webinar to discover how GMF’s new funding can help you upgrade infrastructure and reduce local GHG emissions.

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Webinar recording: The real impact of home-energy efficiency financing

Watch our webinar to discover how you can achieve your climate goals by implementing a home-energy efficiency financing program in your community

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Webinar recording: Transform your approach to energy efficiency with the Housing Providers’ Toolkit

Watch the discussion on how to take advantage of the Housing Providers’ Toolkit.

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Project cash flow calculator

Our energy project calculator is designed to aid housing providers in quantifying the associated costs of sustainable, affordable housing projects. Use the calculator to understand the viability of a potential project and make informed decisions.

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Funders list for sustainable affordable housing

Access additional funding sources from across Canada to support your next affordable housing project.

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Case study: Pine Tree Park Estates – a blueprint for sustainable, affordable housing

Pine Tree Park Estates details the journey from a brownfield to sustainable housing, underlining the importance of diverse funding and offering a blueprint for future affordable housing projects.
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Toolkit: Navigating energy efficient affordable housing projects

Discover a toolkit designed for affordable housing providers aiming to prioritize energy efficiency. This toolkit offers insights into the benefits of energy-efficient housing, addresses unique challenges, and provides practical tools to identify solutions.

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Webinar recording: How to start reducing GHG emissions in community buildings

Watch the discussion on how to create a GHG reduction pathway for community buildings.

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Case Study: An innovative path toward net-zero homes

Discover how Better Homes Ottawa leveraged a private-sector partnership to finance home energy-efficiency retrofits.
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Case study: How one affordable housing provider created a net zero strategy

Discover how Brightside, a Vancouver-based non-profit housing provider, is pioneering a net zero strategy to transform their building into sustainable, energy-efficient homes.
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