The Research and Innovation team at The ReCover Initiaitve breaks down how homes across Atlantic Canada are built, how they use energy, and which fuel sources drive emissions. It compares provinces side-by-side, making it easy to see where retrofit needs and opportunities are most concentrated.
You’ll find a provincial snapshot of residential building types, showing how local housing patterns shape regional energy demand. The data also highlights differences in energy consumption across households, revealing where usage is highest and which regions depend most on carbon-intensive fuels.
The analysis goes deeper into fuel types—electricity, oil, natural gas, propane, and wood—and shows how each contributes to residential energy use. The GHG emissions section clarifies the impact of these fuels by separating consumption from carbon output, giving a clearer picture of where emissions reduction efforts can be most effective.
Key insights from this section include:
- The share of residential buildings across each Atlantic province
- Household energy-use patterns and how they vary regionally
- Dependence on oil and other fuels that drive higher emissions
- How fuel choices influence GHG emissions across provinces
- Clear signals on where retrofit programs can deliver the biggest climate benefits
Do you require additional information or clarification? Contact The ReCover Initiative’s Research and Data team.