Environmental Sustainability Resources

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Explore resources to support greener, more resilient co-ops. From energy efficiency guides to sustainability planning tools, these materials help co-ops take practical steps toward environmental responsibility.

Conservation

Air Leakage Control for Multi-Unit Residential Buildings

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About Your House: Understanding Energy Efficiency Retrofit Options for Your House

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Top 5 Energy Saving Tips

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Good Practices in Energy Savings

Energy and Water Tune-ups Multi-unit Residential Buildings

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Energy and Water Efficiency in Multi-Unit Residential Buildings - User Guide

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Information Sheet - Energy Audits

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Q&A on Energy Audits

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Energy Efficiency

Improving Window Energy Efficiency

CMHC Green Housing Videos

CMHC Guide - Moisture and Air

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Project Report: Pilot Project on Radon Gas

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Purchasing

Information Sheet: Heat Pumps

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Heat Pump Energy Performance Study

A performance study of the new heat pumps instaled at Oshawa and Black Creek Co-operative Homes in Ontario. Heat pumps found to provide greater...

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Green Building Products and Materials

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Efficiency Capital Services Brochure

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Sustainability

A Guide to Sustainable Plumbing in the Home

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Sustainable Affordable Housing

CHF Canada Sustainability Tool Kit

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About Renewable Energy

Model Environmental Sustainability Policy

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Tip of the Month

Management Trend

The trend to hire management companies continues. 58% of co-ops hire management companies, compared to 28% that employ independent staff as their managers.