Environment
Regional Energy Coaches: a lever for reducing costs and improving sustainability
Regional Energy Coaches (REC) support community housing providers in improving the sustainability of their buildings and reducing energy costs. The RECs are present in every region of the country, offering […]
Meet your local Regional Energy Coach (REC)—upcoming events
You are a community housing provider, and would you like to reduce your energy bill or are you looking for support and funds for your green projects? Get in touch […]
Sustainable renovation: how the REC program is making community housing greener and more cost-efficient
In the current real estate context, where environmental as well as economic and social issues are at stake, the Regional Energy Coaching (REC) program meets a growing demand in the […]
Green Kickstarter Fund: innovative resilience and energy-efficiency projects
This year, the Green Kickstarter Fund has once again attracted a great deal of interest testifying to the awareness that community housing providers have of pressing environmental issues. Launched last […]
The Regional Energy Coaching pilot program has been renewed for a third year!
Because housing is a major component of Canada’s gas emissions and energy consumption, there is a need to design differently. The Centre believes that the community housing sector can play […]
The Centre supports greener community housing with 29 projects totalling $260,000 across Canada!
La construction de logement au Canada est généralement faite avec très peu de considération pour l’environnement et pour l’écosystème local. Que ce soit les matériaux utilisés, les techniques de construction, […]
Regional energy coaches help housing providers save energy and money
While we now know housing plays a significant role in carbon emissions, many community housing providers are confused about steps to take to reverse the trend. Concerned with rising energy prices and renovation costs, groups turn to the Centre’s regional energy coaches for valuable, free of charge, expertise.
Winnipeg co-op hoping to be passive-housing prototype
Afraid they could be pushed out of their changing neighbourhood, a group of neighbours organized and formed their own cooperative. A shared passion for environmentally friendly design lay the groundwork for a net-zero, and socially inclusive, housing ecosystem.
Environment-friendly project ideas eligible for the Centre’s funding
The construction and operation of buildings is responsible for a large part of global carbon emissions. Ever wondered how you can do your part to make housing greener? Here are a few ideas—that could also benefit from a grant from the Centre—to get you started.