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Action Plan: Planning to Act! - Updated from 18 October 2021
Date
24 November 2021
“Failing to plan means planning to fail.” We’ve all heard someone say that. Planning is hard, important work, but it’s just got easier owing to some help from the Agency.
Timing
CMHC’s Rental Assistance Program (FCHI-2) requires co-ops to complete an Action Plan covering their next three years
Regional Energy Coaches Pilot Program
Federation of Canadian Municipalities
New Funding Available to Support Energy Efficiency
Date
3 August 2023
There’s good news for co-ops who are looking to move forward on their path to sustainability and better energy efficiency.
CMHC recently launched the Canada Greener Affordable Housing Program, which has two streams of funding available to help co-ops and other community housing providers.
The
Information Sheet: Heat Pumps
The Agency for Co-operative Housing
Stay in Shape: Your Capital Replacement Reserve Plan
Date
20 December 2023
A capital replacement reserve plan is a crucial strategy for keeping your housing co-op in good repair over time. The plan outlines the anticipated lifespan of various elements within your property and estimates the funds necessary for their replacement or for major repairs.
In this article, we
Q&A on Undertaking Capital Projects
The Agency for Co-operative Housing
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 efficiency with heating as well as cooling during the summer
Q&A on Energy Audits
Agency for Co-operative Housing
Plan for the Future
Good planning is the secret behind a building that doesn’t look its age. Without a plan, your co-op can’t know how much you’ll need to save for major repairs. Until you know this, you don’t know what your housing charges should be.
Your plan begins with a recent building condition assessment that
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.