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2010-2023
Man installing thermal roof insulation
Buildings
March 31, 2026
Op-ed

The untapped value of retrofit investments

Why better buildings create benefits across health, insurance, energy and housing – and why our markets should start recognizing it
Kari Hyde
Demand as a Utility Resource
Buildings
March 31, 2026
Publication

Demand as a Utility Resource

Legislative and implementation pathways to demand-side management
Kari Hyde
Time-varying rates in Alberta report cover
Buildings
February 13, 2026
Publication

Getting Time-Varying Rates Right in Alberta

Why DSM must come before price signals
Kari Hyde
Cover of Building One Canadian Economy report
Buildings, Sustainable Workforce
December 12, 2025
Publication

Building One Canadian Economy

Accelerating adoption of lower-carbon concrete in Ontario and Alberta
Kari Hyde Ceileigh McAllister Mercer Pommer
Buildings
December 12, 2025
Media Release

Lower-carbon concrete can drive prosperity and long-term investment

Concrete standards, procurement and workforce readiness can help build “one Canadian economy”
Kari Hyde Ceileigh McAllister Mercer Pommer
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Buildings
October 15, 2025
Media Release

Empowering customers in Alberta’s energy system can unlock billions in benefits

DSM can keep the province competitive, lower utility bills, and create high-quality local jobs
Kari Hyde Ceileigh McAllister
Image of Beyond the Meter report cover
Buildings
October 15, 2025
Publication

Beyond the Meter

Harnessing demand-side management to power Alberta's energy future
Kari Hyde Ceileigh McAllister
A modern smart home roof with dark solar panels at sunset
Buildings
October 1, 2025
Article

From efficiency to empowerment

Building on demand-side management to unlock the full value of distributed energy resources
Kari Hyde
Man installing thermal roof insulation layer
Buildings
September 12, 2025
Article

Building jobs in Alberta

Ending boom-bust cycles in the retrofit industry to strengthen local economies
Ceileigh McAllister Kari Hyde
Urban sprawl in Downtown Calgary, Alberta in springtime
Buildings
August 19, 2025
Article

Alberta faces retrofit roadblocks

Most of the province’s 2050 building stock is already built — but systemic barriers are stalling the critical work of making them livable and resilient
Kari Hyde
Buildings
July 16, 2025
Media Release

A call for smarter, fairer electricity distribution

Albertans deserve the power to make energy choices that reduce costs and support a cleaner, more reliable future
Kari Hyde
Buildings
June 24, 2025
Op-ed

Canadian competitiveness is on the line

As Canada’s new government looks to expand trade beyond the United States, carbon must stay top of mind.
Kari Hyde
Buildings
May 29, 2025
Op-ed

Putting power back in communities

The case for distributed energy resources
Kari Hyde