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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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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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Streetcar and cycling in Toronto
October 9, 2019
Article

A Canada that creates healthy, livable communities

Credible actions we need to dial up to improve and protect Canadians’ health
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Sustainable Workforce
October 9, 2019
Article

A Canada that promotes clean innovation while creating jobs

Clean energy drives a prosperous, connected economy
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Buildings
July 31, 2019
Op-ed

Canada can score big win for climate with building retrofits

Home team needs to rise to existing buildings challenge
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Buildings
February 13, 2019
Publication

Financing tools for energy efficiency in the building sector

Letter to federal ministers on Budget 2019
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Buildings
January 8, 2019
Op-ed

Wanted: B.C. roadmap to zero carbon buildings by 2050

Re: City of Powell River places emphasis on climate change,” December 31
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December 11, 2018
Media Release

Construction sector welcomes B.C. climate plan as good for business

Building companies and organizations: Roadmap to zero carbon by 2050 needed for certainty
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Buildings
November 29, 2018
Op-ed

Big opportunity knocks in B.C. building retrofits

Re: Port Alberni to receive $8.7 million in affordable housing, Nov. 14, 2018
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November 22, 2018
Media Release

With social housing retrofits, B.C. pours foundation for next megaproject

Pembina Institute reacts to $1.1-billion investment by B.C. government
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Buildings
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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Buildings, Sustainable Workforce
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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Buildings
August 21, 2018
Op-ed

Zero-carbon buildings should be the goal

Re: Building smart in Squamish (Aug. 6, 2018)
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