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Green Development
- City Planning's Green Development Standard
- The Toronto Green Development Standard provides an integrated set of targets,
principles, and practices to guide the development of City-owned facilities and to
encourage sustainable development amongst the private sector. The Toronto Green
Development Standard was created from a review of City guidelines and targets,
popular private rating systems and the experiences of cities from around the world.
- The Canada Green Building Council
- The Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) accelerates the design and construction of green buildings in Canada. The Council is a broad-based inclusive coalition of representatives from different segments of the design and building industry; and is responsible for the development and implementation of the LEED construction standards in Canada.
- R-2000 for Homes
- R-2000 is a made-in-Canada home building technology with a worldwide reputation for energy efficiency and environmental responsibility. The R-2000 Standard is a series of technical requirements for new home performance that go beyond building codes.
- Energuide for Homes
- The Energuide rating system is a standard measure of a home's energy performance. It shows you (and future buyers) exactly how energy efficient your home is. It also shows you that your builder has met its commitment to making your home significantly more energy efficient.
- Ontario Ministry of the Environment
- The Ministry of the Environment Website contains information for both homeowners and businesses about how they can help protect the natural environment. This includes ways to ensure that your home, building, or lifestyle can lead to cleaner air, land and water.
- Ontario Ministry of Energy
- The Ministry of Energy Website contains information on: energy conservation in your home or business; energy efficient lighting and other appliances; information on 'smart' metres; as well as, information on renewable energy generation methods and incentive programs.
- Toronto Hydro
- The Toronto Hydro Website contains information on many local programs that can help reduce energy consumption in your home or workplace. Programs such as the 'Peaksaver' program for air conditioning; and, 'The Great fridge Round-up' are detailed here.
- 20/20-the Way to Clean Air
- A tool designed to walk you through a two-stage approach to saving energy at home and on the road. This practical guide will start you off with some easy-to-do activities and move you into longer-term, greater cost savings actions.
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