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Title:
Rising to the Upper Tiers: Affordability and Emissions-Driven Energy Code Compliance.
Agreement Number:
EAE2399
Agreement Value:
$696,257.00
Agreement Date:
Oct 4, 2023 - Mar 31, 2026
Description:
The objective of this project is to eliminate barriers to adopting upper-tier energy codes by developing an online tool that helps stakeholders model energy use, emissions, and costs, and optimize building design within the NBC 2020 9.36 compliance workflow.
Organization:
Natural Resources Canada
Expected Results:

The Project will: Enhance stakeholders’ ability to navigate upper-tier code compliance requirements, enabling effective modelling, design optimization, and decision-making for energy-efficient, low-emission, and cost-effective buildings. Increase capacity, skills, and awareness among builders, engineers, energy advisors, and other stakeholders to apply innovative energy-efficient, design practices. Promote adoption of upper-tier energy codes and energy-efficient construction practices, contributing to more resilient, affordable, and sustainable homes for Canadians.

Location:
TORONTO, Ontario, CA M6P 3T1
Reference Number:
115-2025-2026-Q3-17870
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Other
Additional Information:

Amendment: Description / Outcomes/Results / Value / Award previously disclosed for the 3rd Quarter of 2023-2024. Grant or contribution awarded and spanning more than one fiscal year.

Amendment Date
Dec 9, 2025
Recipient's Legal Name:
VOLTA RESEARCH INC
Program:
Grants & Contributions in support of Energy Efficiency
Program Purpose:

The objective is to improve energy efficiency in Canada. Canadian energy users in the industrial, residential, commercial/institutional, and transportation sectors must have access to the information and qualified expertise required to make informed choices on energy consumption in the marketplace. Across all of these sectors, products that use energy and affect energy consumption will be a specific focus.

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