Canada is committed to reducing its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 40-45% below 2005 levels by 2030, with a long-term goal of achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050 in alignment with the Paris Agreement. A significant focus of Canada’s climate strategy involves enhancing energy efficiency across its government and commercial buildings, which are substantial contributors to the nation’s energy consumption and carbon emissions.
Despite these commitments, Canada faces challenges, including aging infrastructure and financial constraints that can hinder the widespread adoption of energy-efficient technologies. ESCO Financial helps Canada overcome these challenges through its Energy Efficiency-as-a-Service (EEaaS) model, which provides the necessary capital to modernize critical energy systems. This includes upgrading HVAC units, boilers, chillers, smart controls, motors, compressors, air handling units, and lighting systems. These improvements lead to significant reductions in energy consumption and GHG emissions, helping Canada meet and exceed its climate goals.
The International Performance Measurement and Verification Protocol (IPMVP) is integral to this process, offering a standardized framework for measuring and verifying energy savings, ensuring that Canada’s energy efficiency measures result in tangible carbon reductions. This verified data supports Canada’s commitments under the Paris Agreement and attracts further international investment.
Canada also faces challenges in managing waste, particularly with methane emissions from landfills. ESCO Financial’s Waste-to-Energy-as-a-Service (WtEaaS) model offers a sustainable solution by converting waste into energy, reducing landfill use, and aligning with Canada’s Paris Agreement goals. This approach accelerates Canada’s progress toward achieving Net Zero by 2050, contributing to both environmental sustainability and renewable energy generation.