Convene and consult stakeholders early in the process to clarify the definition of “net-zero energy ready” in the context of a national model code, and to share knowledge between jurisdictions such as Ontario and British Columbia that have already committed to a similar goal. [...] Accelerating retrofits and emissions reductions in existing buildings The Pan-Canadian Framework committed the federal government to ”develop a model code for existing buildings by 2022”, work with sub-national governments “with the aim of requiring labelling of building energy use by as early as 2019” and support retrofits and fuel switching “through the Low Carbon Economy Fund and infrastructure. [...] 2.5 Move quickly to begin development of a model retrofit code, given the the limited precedent to draw from and the number and diversity of stakeholders involved. [...] 3 Improving energy efficiency standards for appliances The Pan-Canadian Framework committed the federal government to “set new standards for heating equipment and other key technologies to the highest level of efficiency that is economically and technically achievable.” We recommend that government: 3.1 Renew its support for the ENERGY STAR® labelling program and ensure that it remains available i. [...] We encourage the federal government to take advantage of this opportunity by taking strong action in the building sector and ensuring complete and timely adoption of the comittments made in the Pan-Canadian Framework.
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