Feds, FCM contribute $1M to residential climate resilience projects
The federal government and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) have committed more than $1 million in support of five climate-resilience projects across southwestern Ontario.
Essex Non-Profit Homes Inc. receives $499,990 to deep retrofit four homes of different styles by upgrading the insulation, replacing the HVAC systems, installing new heat recovery systems, replacing the windows and installing LED lighting. The project expects to achieve a 54 percent reduction in energy usage, 76 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and a 14 percent reduction in tenant utility bills.
Successful deep retrofitting of these homes could provide a model for Essex Non-Profit Homes Inc. to expand the initiative to all its properties and increase the efficiency of the about 120 homes that the corporation owns and operates in the Essex area.
Corktown Cooperative Homes Inc. in Hamilton receives $175,000 to invest in evaluating the most cost-effective methods for the construction of a new building that will achieve an 80 kWh/m2 energy performance.
Hamilton East Kiwanis Non-Profit Homes Inc. receives $175,000 to conduct a feasibility study to increase the density and energy efficiency of affordable homes in the City of Hamilton.
Victoria Park Community Homes Inc. in the City of Hamilton receives $9,226 to assess energy-efficient and eco-friendly options to retrofit a high-rise apartment building.
Indwell Community Homes receives $175,000 to assess the revitalization of two heritage buildings in London.