Trainex Semianr: Navigating Energy Efficiency Requirements Across Municipal, Provincial, and Federal Programs

​This presentation provides an overview of energy efficiency requirements across municipal, provincial, and federal programs, with a particular focus on how these frameworks intersect and impact building design and project approvals. It explores key regulatory pathways, including municipal planning and building permit requirements, provincial energy codes, and Canada-wide federal programs such as CMHC. The session will also highlight recent changes to CMHC’s energy efficiency requirements and discuss how these updates influence building design decisions, performance targets, and project feasibility. Attendees will gain practical insight into where requirements align, where they differ, and how project teams can strategically navigate them by integrating energy performance targets early in the design process to streamline approvals, reduce risk, and maximize incentives while delivering high-performance buildings.