Building Decarbonization Alliance

L’Alliance pour la décarbonation des bâtiments est à la recherche d’un(e) analyste principal(e) pour diriger la mise en œuvre des initiatives d’électrification des bâtiments. Ce rôle inclut la coordination de recherches, l’avancement de modèles à source ouverte pour les usages énergétiques, ainsi que la collaboration avec les gouvernements et l’industrie afin de contribuer à la transition carboneutre du secteur du bâtiment. Si vous êtes passionné(e) par l’accélération de la décarbonation des bâtiments grâce à la recherche, à l’analyse des politiques et à la collaboration, postulez ici : https://lnkd.in/eKQY9TNa Connaissez-vous quelqu’un qui serait parfait pour ce rôle ? Encouragez-le/la à postuler dès aujourd’hui! 

The Building Decarbonization Alliance is seeking a Senior Analyst to lead the execution of building electrification initiatives, including coordinating research, advancing open-source energy end-use models, and working alongside governments and industry to shape the building sector’s net-zero transition. If you’re passionate about accelerating building decarbonization through research, policy analysis, and collaboration, apply here: https://lnkd.in/eKQY9TNa Know someone who’d be a great fit for this role? Encourage them to apply today! 

Nouveau rapport : Impacts sur le réseau liés à l’électrification des nouvelles constructions résidentielles — Mise à jour | Consultez-le ici : https://lnkd.in/egf4nEZX À l’automne dernier, nous avons publié un document de réflexion présentant le point de vue des services publics sur l’interrelation entre l’électrification des nouveaux logements et le réseau électrique. Aujourd’hui, nous faisons évoluer ce travail avec une mise à jour intégrant les points de vue d’autres parties prenantes clés, notamment ceux des promoteurs et des constructeurs. Sur la base des nouvelles contributions de 22 promoteurs immobiliers, constructeurs et électriciens, nous proposons désormais une vision actualisée des défis liés à l’électrification à grande échelle des nouvelles constructions résidentielles. Nous l'accompagnons de recommandations concrètes destinées à guider les efforts en cours pour faire de la construction résidentielle décarbonée la norme.

Looking for details on how to reduce retrofit project development and transaction costs? Don't miss this webinar from CAGBC | Canada Green Building Council on December 12 on the Investor Ready Energy Efficiency certification. Registration is free for CAGBC members and non-members alike, so sign up soon!

Fresh release of the Canada’s Home Electrification Toolkit, which is designed to help Canadians understand the electric options available and factors to consider when replacing their fuel-burning appliances with electric equivalents. We also have a 'white label' version for those who want to create their own version of the toolkit. So use it, share it and enjoy!

Introducing our newest resource: Canada's Home Electrification Toolkit Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gsyeEK4a Are you a public-facing organization with an interest in building decarbonization? Want to strengthen your connection to your stakeholders by providing them with the most up-to-date information about electrifying their homes? Canada’s Home Electrification Toolkit is here to meet your needs. Featuring clear, concise, and up-to-date information on space heating, cooking, fireplaces, home batteries and backup options, and other household equipment, all in a highly polished and beautifully illustrated package, Canada's Home Electrification Toolkit will help your community create electrification plans that work for their home, their budget, and their timeline. Released under a Creative Commons license, and with White Label customization available, it's ready to share and adapt to your organization's needs. Learn more about the Toolkit, download a copy, and request a White Label version: https://lnkd.in/gsyeEK4a

Save the Date: November 26 & 27, 2025 Last April, the first National Building Decarbonization Forum brought together nearly 250 attendees from across Canada's building sector for two days of knowledge-sharing, connection, and in-depth discussion on how to make real progress towards our decarbonization goals. And one year from today, we're doing it again. On November 26 & 27, 2025, we'll be back at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa, and we'd love for you to join us. Space will be limited, and judging from the response to the first Forum, we're planning for another sold out event. To make sure you don't miss out, fill out the form below and you'll be among the first to know when tickets go on sale: https://lnkd.in/g9NKxeaR

New report: Grid Implications of Electrifying Residential New Construction—Update | Read it here: https://lnkd.in/g5zrif8A Last fall, we published a discussion paper capturing the utility sector’s perspective on the interplay of electrifying new homes and the electricity grid. Today, we're building on that work with an updated memo incorporating the perspectives of additional key stakeholders, especially developers and builders. Based on new input from 22 residential developers, builders and electricians, we now provide our updated understanding of the challenges with broad-scale electrification of new residential construction, along with actionable recommendations for a variety of stakeholders to guide ongoing efforts to make decarbonized new residential construction the norm.

Decarbonizing Canada’s buildings in time to meet our 2050 obligations will call on us to use every credible tool in our arsenal. We believe Thermal Energy Networks (TENs) are a promising complement to other building-by-building decarbonization tools—and it's time to figure out how to unlock their potential. Bryan Flannigan had the chance to announce our first TENs initiative at this week's Vancouver Thermal Network Study Tour. Supported by The Atmospheric Fund (TAF), City of Toronto, City of Edmonton and BC Hydro, this project aims to pin down the economic opportunities associated with TENs, help decision and policy-makers understand their broad potential to help accelerate building decarbonization, and ultimately support the use of TENs as a complement to our other decarbonization tools. Thanks to Zero Emissions Innovation Centre, Building Decarbonization Coalition, and Reshape Infrastructure Strategies for putting together a fantastic event this week—and a special thanks to BDC for making the trip out to Vancouver. Learn more about TENs and the work we're planning over on our website: https://lnkd.in/gD-nv-rF

The Building Decarbonization Alliance recently published a jurisdictional scan of policies related to building heating decarbonization and electrification in Canada. While great progress has been made--especially with BC, Quebec and Nova Scotia leading the way with both provincial and municipal efforts to mandate decarbonization--we need more regulations across Canada at all levels of government in order to accelerate the transition to a net-zero economy. Our very own Erin Ellis sits on the BDA's Expert Advisory Panel, helping to advance this much-needed acceleration. Building deep retrofit programs are a win-win method of achieving heating decarbonization goals, while also providing benefits through ventilation, lighting, insulation and more. By integrating renewable or low-carbon energy sources and upgrading old or inefficient equipment, retrofit programs create a comprehensive approach to improving energy performance and reducing emissions. All provinces and municipalities should be introducing policies that encourage these programs at scale as a way to create brighter, healthier communities across Canada. https://lnkd.in/eHkD36vi #energyefficiency #buildingretrofits #energysolutions #decarbonization