Call for Proposals: Toward Net-Zero Homes and Communities program

by | Aug 3, 2022 | Uncategorized

Call for Proposals: Toward Net-Zero Homes and Communities program

Natural Resources Canada is looking to fund innovative projects to support creative energy efficiency initiatives for the Canadian residential sector. Titled Toward Net-Zero Homes and Communities, the program is seeking proposals for projects that explore new ideas to improve the energy efficiency of homes and reduce residential greenhouse gas emissions. There are three program streams: (1) addressing barriers to adoption of energy efficient technologies, (2) capacity building in support of net-zero energy ready codes, and (3) facilitating home energy labelling and disclosure to encourage deep energy retrofits. Canadian academic institutions are an eligible recipient group.

Projects focused on research commercialization or workforce development are likely best suited toward the outlined eligibility.

Proposals must be received by Natural Resources Canada by September 7th.
The applicant guide with full program guidance and information can be found here.

Climate Positive Energy has integrated into the Lawson Climate Institute.

Integration of the Climate Positive Energy Initiative (CPE) into the Lawson Climate Institute (LCI) represents a strategic evolution that amplifies University of Toronto’s collective impact on climate solutions. CPE's established expertise in sustainable energy research and innovation becomes a cornerstone of the Lawson Climate Institute's comprehensive mandate to address the climate crisis through technology, policy, and education.

Existing and ongoing grants, research projects, partnerships, and other activity under Climate Positive Energy will continue uninterrupted and will transition to operate under the Lawson Climate Institute brand in the coming months.