Mandatory Energy Audits Coming Soon to a House Near You?

A coalition of environmental advocacy groups released a set of 10 demands directed towards the federal and provincial governments regarding the construction industry.

The group says these changes are necessary if Canada is to reach its overly-ambitious (some might say impossible) 2030 targets under the Paris climate change agreement.

While this energy policy manifesto covers many aspects of residential and commercial buildings, the item most likely to affect current homeowners is its call for “universal bench-marking and home energy labelling across the country.”

In other words, mandatory energy audits. While new homes across Canada may feature “Energy Star” federal government certification or similar programs, this new proposal goes much, much further by making an energy audit a requirement for every house to be sold, including older dwellings.
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