Energy Efficiency
Energy efficiency refers to the practice of utilizing energy resources in a way that minimizes waste and maximizes output, ultimately reducing energy consumption and environmental impact.
NewsFinancing High Efficiency New Homes
A look at different options for specialized financing of energy efficiency upgrades for new homes in Alberta.
ResourceEfficiency Financing for New Homes
This study aims to address financial barriers hindering homeowners from purchasing high-efficiency new homes by exploring various financing options.
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Increasing Utility System Support for Demand Side Management in Alberta’s Buildings
is project builds on previous work of the AEEA to support the advancement of Demand Side Management (DSM) within Alberta's utility system.
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Understanding Energy and Air Quality in High Performance Residential Buildings
advancing knowledge in high-performance building practices, with a focus on Passive House and Net Zero Construction.
NewsWhy Power Up Parking Spaces
Pembina Institute launched a project in 2023 focused on the need to prepare multi-unit residential buildings (MURBs) for the increasing number of residents driving electric cars.
ResourceInstalling Chargers in Apartments and Condos Policy pathways to make Alberta multi-unit residences EV-ready
This short guide outlines the actions that municipalities and the provincial government of Alberta can take to incentivize and otherwise support the installation of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in the province’s multi-unit residential buildings (MURBs)
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Alberta Energy Efficiency + Innovation Summit 2024
The Alberta Energy Efficiency + Innovation Summit is the premier annual event focused on energy efficient building technology and related policies in Alberta.
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Reducing Building Emissions by Supporting Real Estate and Development Professionals
The primary outcome of this project is to create a community of professionals who are knowledgeable about the full spectrum of sustainable building approaches and technologies, understand the economic and climate benefits of using these technologies, and confidently support the use of these technologies in new buildings and retrofits.
ResourceLegal characterization of PACE (Property Assessed Clean Energy) in Alberta: A legal review and its implications
Explore how Alberta’s PACE (Property Assessed Clean Energy) programs offer long-term, property tax-based financing to help property owners invest in clean energy upgrades.
NewsNew Home Upgrades Program now offered in Calgary to help homeowners struggling with their energy bills
Read the Calgary news release on www.albertaecotrust.com
NewsDigital home energy labels now available in Edmonton and Calgary through Lightspark Engage, helping homeowners assess their home’s energy efficiency
Read the release on www.albertaecotrust.com
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Canada’s Changing Building & Energy Codes: Implications for Alberta’s Residential Real Estate Sector
As gatekeepers of the built environment, the real estate industry will bear the most significant impact and will hold the highest responsibility as new building codes are adopted and enforced. The sector also plays a key role in building decarbonization efforts, particularly in sharing and communicating information across stakeholder groups.