The Carbon Transition Planning Guide is the result of a multi-tiered industry engagement process, involving more than 100 industry professionals, led by RDH for the Canada Green Building Council (CAGBC). Designed for practitioners working on existing Part 3 buildings across Canada, the guide supports commercial, non-profit, municipal, and Indigenous community-owned assets, whether considered individually or as portfolios. It presents a four-stage transition planning framework to support long-term decision-making while accounting for capital renewal cycles, occupant needs, regional grid differences, and effective communication. In addition to emissions reduction, it integrates co-benefits such as climate resilience, occupant comfort, environmental justice, and affordability.
Rather than prescribing one-size-fits-all solutions, the guide offers a flexible, step-by-step framework adaptable to different regions, energy systems, building types, and ownership models. The guide supports practitioners by prioritizing high-impact retrofit opportunities, providing flexibility for regional and grid-specific conditions, and facilitating clearer, value-based communication with owners and stakeholders.
The guide is part of CAGBC’s Transition Planning Now initiative, funded by Natural Resources Canada’s Codes Acceleration Fund, to support building owners in decarbonizing existing buildings and achieving the highest performance tiers of the National Energy Code for Buildings.
Learn more about Transition Planning Now and download your copy of the guide at: https://www.transitionplanningnow.ca/