Research & Analysis

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2010-2023
Buildings
July 6, 2016
Op-ed

Encouraging climate action

Budget 2016 has $750 million for buildings sector improvements
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Buildings
May 6, 2016
Article

The first certified passive house in Saskatchewan

Harold Orr, a pioneer of the passive house movement, witnesses the first certified home in Saskatchewan, 39 years later
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April 22, 2016
Article

Alberta’s environmental performance will improve with implementation of the Climate Leadership Plan

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April 15, 2016
Article

What does a carbon levy in Alberta mean for me? – Post budget edition

 Dr. Sara Hastings-Simon
March 8, 2016
Article

Energy efficiency coming to Alberta—at last!

Alberta about to lose the distinction of being the only jurisdiction in North America without an energy efficiency program
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Buildings
March 1, 2016
Article

Carbon neutral laneway home—an innovative use of green tech!

One of the first in Alberta.
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Buildings
January 18, 2016
Article

Insulation 101: One builder's secret blueprint for a net-zero home

Insulation is the key
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January 12, 2016
Article

Small town energy efficiency program simple by design

Kimberley program refunds up to 80 per cent of the building permit for energy efficiency
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January 4, 2016
Article

Vancouver to go 100 per cent renewable

Mayor Gregor Robertson expands on goal to become world's greenest city
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December 16, 2015
Article

Spain's green capital is made for walking

Vitoria-Gasteiz showcases successful urban design
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Buildings
December 3, 2015
Article

B.C. is home to a green building renaissance

Mapping out the clean economy
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December 3, 2015
Media Release

New map reveals job-creating power of green building sector in British Columbia

Interactive map shows over 10,000 energy-efficient homes and buildings
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Buildings
December 3, 2015
Publication

British Columbia Green Buildings Map

Building out the clean economy
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Buildings
October 2, 2015
Publication

Market transformation for passive design

Barriers, solutions, and summary of supportive policies in North America
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August 31, 2015
Media Release

Alberta Climate Summit to showcase latest thinking on climate policy

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