
Beginnings of Accelerate Net Zero
BILD Alberta has established a Residential Construction Energy Efficiency Accelerator Steering Committee now - Accelerate Net Zero. The Steering Committee provides input and expertise for projects and initiatives relating to reducing greenhouse gas emissions in housing, that will go through the Accelerate Net Zero process. This process, related projects and initiatives will assist in shifting to energy efficient homes in a cost-effective manner, with risk mitigation in mind.
Consumer Sentiment Survey Results
A survey was completed in the spring of 2022 on energy efficiency in homes and net zero homes. It gathered data on consumers’ understanding of net zero, expectations of energy efficiency, its influence on their willingness to pay and trade-off when considering energy efficient upgrades or net zero homes, specifically in Alberta. The results will…
Read MoreConsumer Sentiment Survey on Energy Efficiency and Net Zero Homes
A firm has been hired to conduct a consumer sentiment survey on energy efficiency in homes to understand consumers’ decision-making, willingness to pay, and willing tradeoffs when considering energy efficient upgrades or net zero homes, specifically in Alberta. This survey will also gauge consumers’ knowledge of what a net zero home is, and what it…
Read MoreClean Energy Improvement Program (CEIP) for New Homes
BILD Alberta is working with the Alberta Energy Efficiency Alliance (AEEA) on a CEIP for new homes program. The CEIP for new homes would support affordable, energy efficient upgrades and net zero building in new home construction. Similar to the existing homes program, homebuyers could choose energy efficient upgrades to be included in their new…
Read MoreFunding Opportunities for Members
BILD Alberta has compiled a document of funding opportunities available to builder and renovator members through grants and rebates. BILD Alberta has also created a document with information on funding programs that homeowners and homebuyers can directly participate in. These are living documents and will be updated accordingly as new opportunities arise. Members interested in…
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