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HOME ENERGY RETROFIT [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2020-12-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Environmental Economics
- Anti-pollution Measures
- Energy Transformation
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- home energy retrofit
1, record 1, English, home%20energy%20retrofit
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Home energy retrofits are improvements to [a] home’s energy system. They can range from quick modifications like sealing windows to full overhauls of appliances and the major systems that heat and cool [the] home. 2, record 1, English, - home%20energy%20retrofit
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Économie environnementale
- Mesures antipollution
- Transformation de l'énergie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- amélioration énergétique résidentielle
1, record 1, French, am%C3%A9lioration%20%C3%A9nerg%C3%A9tique%20r%C3%A9sidentielle
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2002-01-08
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- National Building Retrofit Strategy
1, record 2, English, National%20Building%20Retrofit%20Strategy
correct, Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This proposal will foster improved energy efficiency by : creating a National Better Buildings revolving fund : providing tax credits to homeowners who undertake retrofits; and supporting a network of home retrofit advisory services. 1, record 2, English, - National%20Building%20Retrofit%20Strategy
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Stratégie de modernisation des immeubles nationaux
1, record 2, French, Strat%C3%A9gie%20de%20modernisation%20des%20immeubles%20nationaux
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cette proposition améliorera le rendement énergétique des immeubles du Canada, notamment : (1) en créant un fonds national renouvelable pour de meilleurs immeubles afin de faciliter les ajustements au niveau du rendement énergétique dans les immeubles commerciaux et institutionnels; (2) en fournissant des crédits d'impôt aux propriétaires de maisons qui effectuent des rénovations dans le but d'améliorer, de façon significative, le rendement énergétique de leur foyer et (3) en appuyant un réseau national de services consultatifs communautaires spécialisés dans la modernisation des maisons. 1, record 2, French, - Strat%C3%A9gie%20de%20modernisation%20des%20immeubles%20nationaux
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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