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Energy Efficient Affordable Housing

Policy Design and Implementation in Canadian Cities

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  • © 2021

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Authors:
  1. Sasha Tsenkova

    1. School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada

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  • Evaluates energy efficiency programs in the social housing sector in Canadian cities

  • Presents richly illustrated case studies on projects in the largest Canadian cities

  • Provides important lessons for future design, planning and implementation of energy efficiency initiatives

  • Addresses energy poverty, climate change and housing affordability

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Table of contents (8 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xvii
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  2. Energy Efficiency Retrofits and Policy Design for Sustainable Affordable Housing

    • Sasha Tsenkova
    Pages 1-11

  3. The Design of Energy Efficiency Programs in Canada: A Social Housing Lens

    • Sasha Tsenkova
    Pages 13-25

  4. Beyond Energy Efficiency: Investing in Social and Affordable Housing in Vancouver

    • Sasha Tsenkova
    Pages 27-44

  5. Energy Efficiency Retrofits in Social and Affordable Housing in Toronto

    • Sasha Tsenkova
    Pages 45-65

  6. Renovation and Retrofits of Social Housing in Alberta

    • Sasha Tsenkova
    Pages 67-81

  7. Policy Design of New Energy Efficiency Retrofit Programs in Canada

    • Sasha Tsenkova
    Pages 83-97

  8. New Energy Efficiency Retrofit Programs in Toronto and Vancouver

    • Sasha Tsenkova
    Pages 99-111

  9. Retrofits for the Future: Lessons from Affordable Housing and Energy Efficiency Programs in Canada

    • Sasha Tsenkova
    Pages 113-130

  10. Back Matter

    Pages 131-148
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About this book

This book provides the first comparative assessment of the energy-efficiency retrofit programs in the social housing sector of Canadian cities, focusing on program efficiency and effectiveness. The analytical framework explores key policy instruments - regulatory, fiscal and institutional - in relation to major results achieved. The approach is interdisciplinary, supported by rich empirical data from case studies, observations and interviews. The book explores important strategies for the provision of green and affordable housing, while addressing climate change imperatives and resilience issues. This is of great interest to researchers, policy makers, city leaders, professionals and students. Its value added contribution to scholarship is complemented by practical relevance for social housing organisations in countries with a small residual housing sector. It offers valuable lessons for the design, planning and implementation of energy retrofit programs in North America and beyond.

Reviews

“The heart of the book is that energy-efficient programs are both needed and valuable in addressing affordable housing. … this book provides important insights into the challenges and opportunities of connecting a multitude of resources to achieve affordable and sustainable housing. I would recommend this text for individuals actively engaged in environmental and housing policymaking … . The book illuminates the intricacies of policy and program implementation systems, including leveraging of multiple resources, and is therefore useful to practicing professionals.” (Sarah Kirby, Housing and Society, April 5, 2022)

Authors and Affiliations

  • School of Architecture, Planning and Landscape, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada

    Sasha Tsenkova

About the author

Sasha Tsenkova is Professor of Planning & International Development at the School of Architecture, Planning & Landscape, University of Calgary, Canada. She specialises in sustainable cities, urban planning and comparative housing policy. Her research and professional activities in these areas for the World Bank, Council of Europe and the United Nations include a range of housing and urban projects in more than 20 countries in Central and Eastern Europe, Latin America and Central Asia. She has published 25 books and research monographs and over 70 articles on urban policy, regeneration, urban sustainability and housing policy. Her scholarship is internationally recognised by a number of prestigious awards, such as Killam Fellowship, Urban Studies Fellowship, Sasakawa Scholarship, International Peace Scholarship, Harvard and Cambridge University Fellowships and British Council Award.


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