The Future of Buildings and Alberta’s Role

Presented by: Akua Schatz

Existing buildings are key to a carbon-free future. They make up over 80 percent of Canada’s building stock which will continue to be in operations in 2030 and beyond. This presentation will showcase research findings that offer a roadmap for the role that large commercial, institutional and residential buildings can play in meeting climate change targets while fostering economic growth and energy savings. It will unpack the particular strategies that can be undertaken in Alberta to retrofit its existing building stock and set itself on the pathway to a low carbon future.