Manitoba Green Building and Energy Efficiency

Manitoba has one of the most innovative green building policies in North America. The Green Building Policy for Government of Manitoba Funded Projects came into effect on April 1, 2007, covering non-residential building construction projects funded by the Province of Manitoba.
To participate in the consultations on Proposed Energy and Water Efficiency Requirements in Manitoba’s building and plumbing codes please visit the consultation website.

Manitoba is leading the nation on energy efficiency initiatives according to the Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance. Visit their website at: http://www.energyefficiency.org

For Information on Manitoba Hydro’s Power Smart Program and Incentives, visit http://www.hydro.mb.ca/saving_with_ps/psmart_overview.shtml

News Releases

• July 27, 2007
  Province Expands Low-Income, Energy-Efficient Program to Brandon
  Program Retrofits Low-income Homes, Provides Construction Skills Training Program: Selinger
  http://www.gov.mb.ca/chc/press/top/2007/07/2007-07-27-105500-2023.html

• November 29, 2006
  Lower Bills, Clean Energy, Reduced Poverty Focus of Inspiring Community Project: Rondeau
  One of City's Poorest Neighbourhoods to Become Among Winnipeg's Greenest: Minister
  http://www.gov.mb.ca/chc/press/top/2006/11/2006-11-29-115500-523.html

• November 1, 2006
  Manitoba Shining Star: National Energy Efficient Report
  Manitoba Scores an A, Leads Provinces in Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance Annual Ranking
  http://www.gov.mb.ca/chc/press/top/2006/11/2006-11-01-111900-321.html

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