Research & Analysis

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2010-2023
Buildings
October 25, 2016
Publication

Accelerating Market Transformation for High-Performance Building Enclosures

State of market, policy developments, and lessons learned from the Passive House movement
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October 21, 2016
Article

Taking green buildings to the next level in B.C.

What the B.C. climate plan means for energy efficiency and the building sector
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October 6, 2016
Op-ed

A blueprint for quality buildings and green jobs for B.C. and beyond

Vancouver’s Zero Emissions Building Plan promises to be a key catalyst in the low carbon economy
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September 28, 2016
Media Release

Canada needs a race to the front on climate action

Leading Canadian environmental organizations release Canada-wide report on climate progress in advance of environment ministers meeting
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September 9, 2016
Article

The key to unlocking energy savings and new jobs

Energy efficiency pays for itself
Dr. Sara Hastings-Simon
August 29, 2016
Article

Non-profits are profiting from energy efficiency

Government grants for energy efficiency upgrades in buildings is not just talk — it’s happening!
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Buildings, Remote Communities
August 29, 2016
Publication

Energy Efficiency Case Studies

Retrofits of community buildings in Procter and Balfour, B.C.
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August 23, 2016
Op-ed

Beyond carbon: The true value of energy-efficient buildings

Energy efficiency is about much more than just measures to combat climate change and reduce utility bills
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August 8, 2016
Publication

Canada needs a bold national action plan for energy efficient buildings

Letter to Minister of Natural Resources Jim Carr and Minister of Environment and Climate Change Catherine McKenna
Pembina Institute
July 13, 2016
Media Release

Pembina reacts to Zero Emissions Building Plan being approved by City of Vancouver

New homes and buildings to be near zero emissions by 2030
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July 11, 2016
Publication

Vancouver’s Zero Emissions Building Plan will lead the way

Pembina Institute letter to mayor and council
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July 6, 2016
Op-ed

Encouraging Climate Action

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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 18, 2016
Publication

B.C. Call for Action on Energy and Climate

More than 150 businesses, organizations and governments have endorsed the following joint declaration
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March 29, 2016
Publication

B.C. businesses support a stronger carbon tax

More than 160 B.C. businesses have called on the B.C. government to commit to strengthening the province’s carbon tax
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