Stakeholder engagement in building performance standards policy development by NRCan

This excerpt from Natural Resources Canada outlines the importance of stakeholder engagement in developing and implementing building performance standards. It emphasizes engaging stakeholders early and consistently to align policy with community needs and gain support. Key considerations for successful engagement include identifying all interested parties, structuring opportunities flexibly to encourage participation, and fostering ongoing communication through methods like working groups or help desks. Effective engagement ensures valuable input and contributes to achievable policy outcomes.

Commercial Real Estate had Everything to Gain from BEPS by TAF

This article by TAF explores how Toronto's proposed BEPS can benefit the commercial real estate sector by reducing costs, improving tenant comfort, and enhancing long-term asset value. Drawing from real-world case studies and industry insights, it emphasizes that supportive policies-like accessible financing, retrofit guidance, and clear emissions timelines-are key to enabling building owners, particularly those in the mid-market, to undertake deep energy upgrades. By engaging stakeholders, from owners and tenants to contractors and insurers, BEPS can create market certainty, build capacity, and accelerate the transition to low-carbon, climate-resilient buildings.