The Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) has launched a call for Canadian projects to participate in a two-year immersion program for developers and designers undertaking near-net zero developments in new or existing buildings across Canada.
The pilot program is the second stage of the broader CaGBC Zero Carbon Buildings Initiative, which champions the move to lower-carbon commercial, institutional and high-rise residential buildings. CaGBC?s Initiative also supports the Canadian federal government?s targets of a 30 per cent reduction of GHG emissions by 2030. The results of this pilot will assist CaGBC in identifying opportunities to refine its Zero Carbon Standard prior to it being released.
Up to 10 projects from across the country will be accepted to participate in this program, which is focused on new and existing buildings over 25,000 sq. ft., with considerations for various project types including offices, multi-unit residential buildings, schools and libraries, as well as other large buildings. Pilots must represent an approved project with the intention to design and/or develop a near net zero project over the next two years, and who are willing to evaluate their projects using the five key components from the CaGBC Zero Carbon Framework. ?With the Zero Carbon Initiative, we are demonstrating our commitment to advancing low carbon building design and retrofit in Canada. This Pilot Program is specifically designed to recognize excellence and leadership in the fiel...