Peel Region earns Clean50 award for net-zero building retrofit standard
Ontario Construction News
AI Article Summary
Peel Region has been recognized with Canada's Clean50 Top Project Award for 2026 for its initiative to help existing buildings achieve net-zero emissions. The accolade highlights the municipality’s Net Zero Emissions Building Retrofit Standard, which is noted as the first such framework of its kind in Canada.
What This Means for Canadian Contractors
This project shows how municipalities can lead the way in sustainability by setting up frameworks that help achieve net-zero goals. For Canadian builders, this means a possible increase in demand for eco-friendly building techniques and materials, potentially impacting supply chains and project timelines.
