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Resource Sustainable affordable housing Sustainable affordable housing

Building a better future: CABN’s net-zero affordable housing pilot

This article is part of a series called Transforming communities with Sustainable Affordable Housing. The series demonstrates how energy-efficient, community-centered housing can foster resilience and well-being. Discover practical solutions for affordable, climate-friendly homes that improve …

November 6, 2024

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Case study: Energy-efficient retrofits for Kingston homeowners

BackgroundOne aspect of Kingston’s action plan to become carbon-neutral by 2040 is to retrofit 25 to 50 percent of its pre-1991 single-family homes and to reduce emissions by 30 percent per home.Project goalsThe city decided to create a property assessed clean energy (PACE) program that would suppo…

November 13, 2024

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Case study: Helping Saanich homeowners boost energy efficiency

SummaryHome heating retrofits are a significant part of the District of Saanich’s goal to reduce emissions by 50 percent between 2020 and 2030. To help homeowners transition from fossil fuels to electric heat pumps, the district created a pilot program offering zero-interest financing. The pilot wa…

November 13, 2024

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Case study: Bringing energy efficiency to Saskatoon homes

SummaryResidential homes contribute approximately 25 percent of Saskatoon's emissions, highlighting their significance in the city's strategy to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. To address this, Saskatoon introduced the Home Energy Loan Program (HELP), offering homeowners low-interest loans for …

November 14, 2024

Resource Sustainable affordable housing Sustainable affordable housing

Heartland Housing Foundation: Building a sustainable future in Fort Saskatchewan

This article is part of a series called Transforming communities with Sustainable Affordable Housing. The series demonstrates how energy-efficient, community-centered housing can foster resilience and well-being. Discover practical solutions for affordable, climate-friendly homes that improve …

November 14, 2024

Resource Sustainable affordable housing Sustainable affordable housing

Aspen Heights: Redefining affordable housing in Saskatoon

This article is part of a series called Transforming communities with Sustainable Affordable Housing. The series demonstrates how energy-efficient, community-centered housing can foster resilience and well-being. Discover practical solutions for affordable, climate-friendly homes that improve …

November 14, 2024

Resource Home energy and resilience upgrades Home energy and resilience upgrades

Unlocking the potential of PACE financing: A comprehensive report on Canadian legislation

The Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) model is transforming how municipalities across Canada finance home energy upgrades, making it easier for homeowners to reduce emissions, improve energy efficiency, and lower energy costs. Yet, the success of these programs depends on enabling legislation t…

November 19, 2024

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Factsheet: Making the case for trees in your community

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November 19, 2024

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Factsheet: The role of tree diversity in strengthening urban forests

Are you looking for ways to make your urban forest more resilient? This factsheet explains what tree diversity means in the context of an urban forest and how tree diversity contributes to both climate resilience and urban biodiversity. It highlights approaches municipal staff, including urban fore…

November 29, 2024

Resource Trees Trees

Factsheet: Advancing tree equity and growing community canopies

Have you considered how to put equity at the centre of your tree planting projects? This factsheet explores ways that local governments and community partners can centre equity in their urban forestry plans and practices.

December 5, 2024