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October 9, 2018
Article

Building B.C.’s next megaproject starts at home

A big economic opportunity knocks in making buildings resilient
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September 4, 2018
Op-ed

Building B.C.’s clean economy starts at home

Re: Open letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Premier John Horgan, Aug. 25
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August 22, 2018
Article

B.C. must align actions with clean growth intentions

Strong plan will create jobs, fight pollution, and protect climate
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August 22, 2018
Media Release

On clean growth, B.C. must back up good intentions with effective plan

Pembina Institute recommends stronger action in building and industrial sectors
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August 21, 2018
Op-ed

Zero-carbon buildings should be the goal

Re: Building smart in Squamish (Aug. 6, 2018)
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Buildings
August 7, 2018
Publication

Securing a clean growth future for B.C.’s buildings, industry, and transportation

Pembina Institute comments on the government’s intentions papers
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July 3, 2018
Op-ed

Tri-Cities must step it up on energy efficiency

A new wave of building innovation is sweeping through B.C.
May 1, 2018
Publication

Zero Emissions Building Catalyst Policy is step forward for Vancouver

Letter to Mayor Gregor Robertson and city council
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Buildings
April 18, 2018
Publication

Five types of green buildings explained

Infographic: What do net-zero and zero-carbon buildings mean for energy use and climate pollution?
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April 12, 2018
Op-ed

Is B.C.’s Energy Step Code a blueprint for Canada?

Innovative building standard off to a promising start
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March 5, 2018
Op-ed

Better homes and buildings are a step up for B.C.

Re: Sooke politicians won’t step up to energy code anytime soon (Online, Feb. 28)
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Buildings
February 28, 2018
Publication

B.C. needs a low-carbon buildings strategy

Infographic shows scale of retrofits required to meet climate targets
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February 21, 2018
Op-ed

B.C. strategy needed to reduce carbon pollution at home

Re: Saanich’s proposed building code changes come under fire in the Feb. 21 Saanich News
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February 16, 2018
Op-ed

Whole building approach to energy efficiency needed in B.C.

Re: "Vancouver reaches new heights with Passive House complex," online, Feb. 6
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January 25, 2018
Article

You still haven’t heard of PACE? Now is a good time

Property-Assessed Clean Energy programs fund individual building owners to make renewable energy or efficiency upgrades to their property