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 The Sustainable Buildings and Communities (SBC) group works closely with the building sector to innovate energy technologies for commercial, institutional and multi-unit residential (MURBs) buildings.
Our technology focus is on integrated design process and whole building design; building envelope systems; lighting and daylighting; heating, ventilation and air conditioning; renewable energy technologies; and support of NRCan building energy programs and policies.
To increase industry awareness and capacity for innovative energy technologies, we help develop market infrastructure through: participating in the development of industry standards and rating and labeling systems; developing software tools; and through outreach activities including publications, training, charettes and workshops. We also organize and take part in a range of conferences and events attended by energy technology researchers, innovators and early adopters.
Who We Work With
We work in partnership with private industry partners and consortia, utilities, provincial agencies, and associations. Examples of current partners include Manitoba Hydro, Royal Architectural Institute of Canada, Ontario Association of Architects, Agence de l’efficacité énergétique du Québec, British Columbia Ministry of Energy and Mines, Ontario Ministry of Energy, Saskatchewan Research Council, and the Manitoba Department of Energy, Science and Technology.
Many activities are delivered cooperatively with other government policy, program and technology groups within NRCan, Public Works Government Services of Canada, and the National Research Council.
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