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Expertise in green buildings and retrofits is targeted, as the Canadian government seeks delivery agents to design programs and train workers for jobs linked to reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

The Rick Hansen Foundation (RHF) and HCMA, have published new research on retrofit costs to improve accessibility.

Nearly $71 million will be distributed through Canada’s Enabling Accessibility Fund to underwrite 903 small-scale retrofit and upgrade projects across the country.

Canada Infrastructure Bank is opening another avenue for small and mid-sized landlords to obtain low-cost financing for decarbonization projects.

A new tax credit will make energy retrofits for multi-unit residential and commercial buildings more affordable, saving owners 5 per cent.

The Ontario Liberals and NDP are making similar pledges to inject more funding into the energy conservation programs that have been downscaled during the current provincial government’s tenure.

Dream announced it has secured a $153-million loan under CMHC’s new MLI Select insurance product to finance affordable units and energy retrofits at the Residence at Weston apartment complex.

The Canada Infrastructure Bank and Johnson Controls have signed an agreement that commits more than $125 million to accelerate private sector decarbonization retrofit projects across Canada.

New CMHC report emphasizes Canadian-made retrofit solutions and steps to streamline multi-res projects as 2030 GHG emission targets loom.

According to Veronica Ochoa, Building Performance Project Designer with RJC Engineers, improving energy efficiency is likely the top priority for today’s building owners facing costly, mandatory retrofits by 2025.

PACE financing is an innovative green loan instrument that can help owners with building retrofits to reduce carbon pollution.

Retrofits to remedy energy losses through the building envelope are sometimes based on assumptions and uncertainty.

The guideline provides comprehensive and detailed descriptions of the processes and procedures for the retrofitting of historic buildings to achieve greater measured efficiency.

Renovations or retrofits to an investment property that increase rents and/or decrease operating costs may also increase a property’s value. Cost and value, however, are not synonymous, and not all renovations are as profitable as one might expect.

Industry trends point to a renewed focus on sustainable projects in development, both to the benefit of owner budgets and tenant comfort.

Proposed changes to the Ontario Building Code will create opportunity for more energy efficient building products, such as triple-glazed windows.