ECO Canada launches the Codes Acceleration Program for Indigenous Communities
2024年8月2日 - 3:00AM
ECO Canada, in collaboration with Natural Resources Canada, is
proud to announce the launch of the Codes Acceleration Program for
Indigenous Communities across the country. This initiative aims to
significantly accelerate the adoption and implementation of
advanced energy performance building codes within Indigenous
communities across Canada. This project is funded under the
Government of Canada’s Codes Acceleration Fund.
The Codes Acceleration Program for Indigenous Communities is
designed to address the unique needs and challenges faced by
Indigenous communities in adopting and complying with
high-performance energy building codes. The program will provide
essential resources, comprehensive training, and networking
opportunities to Indigenous leaders and communities, empowering
them to enhance energy efficiency and sustainability within their
built environment.
Key objectives of the program include:
- Support and
Resources: Providing essential resources and support to Indigenous
communities to facilitate the rapid adoption of building
codes.
- Training: Offering
comprehensive training focused on the adoption and compliance with
high-performance energy building codes.
- Networking:
Establishing a network of Indigenous Energy Efficiency Champions to
enhance collaboration and knowledge sharing, furthering the
adoption and compliance with rigorous building codes.
- Awareness and
Advocacy: Increasing awareness and promoting the substantial
benefits of high-performance energy building codes.
“Energy efficiency means cost savings for Canadians across the
country. At a time when we are facing challenges with affordability
and climate change, the Canada Green Buildings Strategy meets
Canadians where they are at and delivers the action they need, at
the pace and scale they are demanding. Canada’s first-ever Green
Buildings Strategy is a plan to save people money on home energy
bills, create jobs and seize the economic opportunities that a
clean and sustainable economy presents—and ECO Canada’s Codes
Acceleration Program for Indigenous Communities is a project that
does just that.”
--Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural
Resources
"We are investing to help communities to cut their energy bills
and cut emissions. Today's federal investment of over $1.4 million
will enable ECO Canada to support Indigenous communities in
adopting stronger building codes, deliver more affordable energy,
and more resilient homes for generations ahead."
-- George Chahal, Member of Parliament for Calgary Skyview
"We are excited to partner with Natural Resources Canada on this
Codes Acceleration Fund project. This initiative will not only
drive the adoption of cutting-edge energy performance standards but
also ensure compliance and build capacity among the key
stakeholders including Indigenous Communities, ultimately
contributing to a sustainable and resilient future," said Dr.
Yogendra Chaudhry, VP of Professional Services and ESG at ECO
Canada.
The program will play a vital role in promoting energy
efficiency objectives, addressing clean energy and climate change
goals, and increasing awareness of the benefits of adopting
high-performance energy codes for buildings (like reduced energy
consumption, cost savings, and environmental impact with the
reduction of Green House Gas). By improving overall energy
performance, the program will contribute to increased energy
efficiency, productivity, and competitiveness.
Stakeholders involved in the program will benefit from increased
awareness of the benefits of building energy codes in Indigenous
communities. Indigenous leaders and communities will have access to
culturally relevant resources and training to understand, adopt,
and comply with building energy codes.
For more information about the Codes Acceleration Program for
Indigenous Communities, visit Codes Acceleration Program for
Indigenous Communities | ECO Canada
This program is funded by the Government of Canada.
The opinions and interpretations in the publication are those of
the author and do not necessarily reflect those of the Government
of Canada.
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