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As heat pumps become a more popular tool for providing high-efficiency heating, more and more co-ops are jumping on the bandwagon with hopes of reducing their energy costs.

To investigate the impact that heat pumps are having on co-ops’ bottom lines, the Agency commissioned a case study to see

Improving your sustainability is something that takes many little steps, and you could think of it being a little like a garden.

It’s something that takes planning, attention, and ultimately care before you’re able to enjoy the fruits of your labour.

If your co-op is ready to start the journey

As your buildings age over time, it’s important to know what will need to be fixed and when. Not to mention how much it will cost.

That’s where a building condition assessment (BCA) report comes in.

What is a Building Condition Assessment?

A BCA is a report prepared by a qualified consultant who

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

Treasurer Glenn Grignon of Sandy Hill Housing Co-op says the writing is on the wall.

Unlike most Ontario co-ops, which own their own land and buildings, this co-operative was developed on land leased from the University of Ottawa—and all leases have termination dates.

Although Glenn expects the

In the face of climate change, our decisions on heating and cooling have never been more critical. The need for both comfort and energy efficiency in our homes during extreme temperatures has brought an ever-increasing spotlight on heat pump systems. 

But despite all the attention, the details of