• Maximize impact of commitments by coordinating and aligning with utility and federal and local government incentives and programs. [...] Pembina Institute Climate Policy Leadership in Ontario | 6 • Mandate energy and carbon benchmarking and disclosure for Part 3 buildings and work with the real estate and investment sectors, utilities and local governments to chart a data-informed path to rea. [...] • Co-finance with the federal government deep retrofits of public, commercial, and institutional buildings with a focus on vulnerable occupants and energy and carbon- intensive buildings such as schools, hospitals, and social housing. [...] • Invest in upskilling and education of trades and builders so they can both help homeowners and businesses make the best decisions and deliver high quality solutions. [...] Phase out reliance on fossil fuels Avoid vulnerability to oil and gas price volatility by decreasing reliance on oil and natural gas for space and water heating: • Coordinate with utility demand-side management programs to avoid fossil fuel lock-in by: o Stipulating rebate and incentive programs support only deep retrofit measures and low- carbon energy systems for space heating and cooling and do.
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