We cover news focused on Canada as well as international topics. Some of the topics we cover include: announcements of a big policy change, new energy-efficiency incentive programs, research into new green building materials being developed, reports about the growth of the green building industry.
One of Canada’s largest battery storage facilities has officially entered commercial operation in eastern Ontario, marking a major milestone in the province’s efforts to modernize its electricity grid and prepare for rising power demand. The Napanee Battery Energy Storage System, […]
A new report is urging governments and developers to treat adaptive reuse as a core part of Canada’s housing and climate strategy, arguing that converting and upgrading existing buildings can deliver housing faster while significantly cutting carbon emissions. The report,
The federal government’s Spring Economic Update 2026 includes several measures that could influence the future of sustainable construction, building retrofits and energy efficiency projects nationwide. While the update focuses broadly on economic resilience, housing and infrastructure, organizations in the green
A new report is challenging long-held assumptions about the cost of cutting emissions in Canada’s construction sector, suggesting significant reductions are possible using existing technology and proven practices. The findings point to a clear opportunity for builders to lower their
Canada’s push to reduce its reliance on the United States is helping fuel major non-residential construction activity, even as cross-border trade tensions continue to create uncertainty for key industries. The shift comes after a difficult 2025 for Canada-U.S. trade, with
A new national survey suggests Canadian homeowners who have installed heat pumps are largely happy with the decision, with 91 percent saying they would recommend them to a friend or neighbour. The findings come from a report released by Clean
Canada’s home insurance sector is raising premiums as extreme weather risks intensify, even as the industry reports stronger profits. With wildfire season approaching and forecasts pointing to one of the hottest years on record, rising insurance costs are adding new
Ontario is moving to further restrict municipal green building standards as part of a broader effort to speed up housing construction and reduce costs. The proposed legislation would prevent municipalities from mandating environmental design requirements beyond the provincial building code.
A newly launched digital platform is drawing attention to significant gaps in how contaminated soil is tracked across Ontario, as the province prepares for a landfill ban set to take effect in 2027. The platform, Ontario Soil Tracker, aggregates and
Canada is accelerating efforts to position itself as a global leader in clean energy by investing in critical minerals projects that underpin everything from electric vehicles to renewable power systems. At the centre of this push is a growing network
