A new report from Efficiency Canada, part of Carleton University’s Sustainable Energy Research Centre in Ottawa, Ont., contains recommendations for programs and policies that could help alleviate energy poverty — and reduce greenhouse gas emissions — through improving energy efficiency, especially in housing.
Energy poverty and housing vulnerability are critical issues affecting many Canadians.
The lack of access to affordable, reliable, and modern energy services coupled with inadequate housing conditions can have severe consequences for individuals, families, and communities. Improving energy efficiency will benefit these Canadians.
Addressing energy poverty also advances national objectives for achieving net-zero emissions and enhancing housing affordability.
This report provides policy and program recommendations to unlock Canada’s capacity to alleviate energy poverty, reduce emissions, improve housing quality and achieve better health outcomes for all Canadians, with an emphasis on targeting programs for those who need them the most.
Kantamneni, A., Haley, B., Tozer, L. 2024. “Efficiency+: Policy Recommendations for
Making Energy Poverty Initiatives Work for Those Most in Need.” Efficiency Canada,
Carleton University, Ottawa, Ont.
Efficiency Canada has also created an interactive map on energy poverty in Canada.
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Download the full report, “Efficiency+: Policy Recommendations for Making Energy Poverty Initiatives Work for Those Most in Need,” originally published by Efficiency Canada on May 21, 2024.
