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If your co-op does business with Enbridge gas in Ontario, you’ll want to read this.

Enbridge Gas offers a program for Ontario housing co-operatives (customers only) that will mean energy savings. 

The Affordable Multi-Family Housing Program provides money towards capital improvements that will cut

Enbridge Gas offers a program that will mean energy savings for Ontario housing co‑operatives (customers only) that are planning to add new units.

The Savings by Design Program is for new-construction projects, either low-rise or multi-family elevator buildings. The goal of the program is to

From new construction to sustainability upgrades, a housing co-op always has projects on its wish list. 

Fortunately, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) and other organizations offer funding programs that your co-op can use to turn those wish-list items into reality.   

CMHC Seed

What is energy benchmarking for buildings?

Natural Resources Canada (NRCAN)’s Energy benchmarking: the basics describes it as “the ongoing review of your organization’s energy consumption to determine if your building’s energy performance is getting better or worse.”

NRCAN notes that energy

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

Introducing Irfaan Hasham, CHF Canada’s new Regional Energy Coach (REC)!

Many of CHF Canada’s member co-ops are looking to improve their energy efficiency. Now there’s expert help available.  Irfaan can recommend building work that will help you save money on energy. He can also guide you towards a