Research & Analysis

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2010-2023
first page of letter of BC hydro review
Electricity
May 19, 2020
Publication

Feedback on the Comprehensive Review of BC Hydro — Phase 2

Letter to the Advisory Group
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cover of primer with prefabricated panels
Buildings
May 11, 2020
Publication

Prefabricated panels and deep retrofits

A Reframed Tech Series primer
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Factor Building Panels factory
Buildings
May 8, 2020
Op-ed

A deep retrofit of homes and buildings is the megaproject Canada needs

Post-COVID is an opportune time to invest nationally in climate-oriented upgrades that will improve efficiency and move us toward a low-carbon future
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Oil & Gas
May 5, 2020
Media Release

Collaboration on methane research establishes two-year research plan

B.C. Oil and Gas Methane Emissions Research Collaborative advances work in support of reduction targets
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first page of Recommendations for Green stimulus in Canada’s building sector
Buildings
April 30, 2020
Publication

Green stimulus in Canada’s building sector

Achieving Canada’s climate and housing goals through building retrofits
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Letter Vancouver mayor and council
Buildings
April 29, 2020
Publication

Climate emergency requirements for new housing three storeys and under

Letter to Vancouver mayor and council
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Factor Building Panels factory
Buildings
April 15, 2020
Op-ed

Readying Canada’s buildings for the climate of tomorrow

Ramp up green-building funding models over the next five years with the goal of retrofitting half of Canada’s buildings
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Letter from Catalyst Business Coalition
Equitable Transition
April 9, 2020
Publication

B.C.’s economic recovery is an opportunity to build resilience

Catalyst Business Coalition letter to B.C. premier John Horgan
first page of comments on national building code
Buildings
March 13, 2020
Publication

Carbon metrics in Canada’s building codes and alignment with energy disclosure tools

Comments on proposed changes to the National Building Code and National Energy Code for Buildings
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February 18, 2020
Media Release

B.C. Budget 2020 builds on clean economy investments

Pembina Institute reacts to B.C. budget
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Victoria students strike for action on climate change
January 6, 2020
Op-ed

Expectations high for B.C. climate action in 2020

B.C. must build on momentum to achieve climate goals
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Cover of Existing building commissioning with supervisor with building facilities
Buildings
December 20, 2019
Publication

Existing Building Commissioning

A scan of programs and policies implemented by Canadian provinces, territories and utilities
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Announcing amendments to the Climate Change Accountability Act
November 15, 2019
Op-ed

How to create a climate of accountability

We can’t afford to keep missing targets for reducing carbon pollution
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October 30, 2019
Media Release

Businesses applaud transparency on climate legislation

Business Coalition for a Clean Economy responds to B.C. climate accountability bill
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October 30, 2019
Media Release

B.C. adds much-needed teeth to climate plan

Pembina Institute reacts to Climate Change Accountability Act amendments
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