In Episode 44 of First Fuel, Energy Efficiency Council CEO Luke Menzel is joined by Corey Diamond, Executive Director at Efficiency Canada, Canada's national voice for an energy efficient economy.
Luke and Corey discuss the drivers for energy efficiency policy in Canada, the Canadian Government's recent, multi-billion dollar investments in energy efficiency across buildings and industry, and how Australia and Canada can work together to unlock their 'common wealth': the untapped energy efficiency resource that exists in both nations.
Mentioned in this episode:
Efficiency Canada
https://www.efficiencycanada.org
ACEEE’s International Energy Efficiency Scorecard
https://www.aceee.org/portal/national-policy/international-scorecard
First Fuel Episode 22: Presidents and policies with Steve Nadel
Prime Minister Trudeau and Carleton’s Efficiency Canada announce Greener Homes initiative
$2 Billion for Commercial Building Retrofits from Canada Infrastructure Bank
Overview of Canada’s industry decarbonisation funding measures
https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=fe0413df-7c75-4ac2-a0f9-c9c0157083f9
Key topics:
Energy efficiency policy in Canada
- Pre-pandemic policy settings
- Role of carbon pricing in public debate
New climate and economic stimulus measures
- Residential building upgrades
- Commercial building upgrades
- Net zero accelerator for industry
Comparing Australia and Canada
- Policy and performance
- Opportunities for collaboration
Connect with our guest:
Find Efficiency Canada at https://twitter.com/EfficiencyCAN
Connect with us:
Find Luke at https://twitter.com/lukemenzel
Find out more about the Energy Efficiency Council at www.eec.org.au
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Email us at firstfuel@eec.org.au
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