Research & Analysis

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2010-2023
Buildings
March 16, 2016
Article

Let’s build a B.C. Climate Leadership Plan for the future

Super energy-efficient buildings have key role to play in climate action
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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
February 17, 2016
Article

Earthship living in a cold, Canadian winter

Passive solar heating in January
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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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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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November 24, 2015
Media Release

B.C. companies, organizations and cities call for bold new Climate Leadership Plan

Province can’t afford to delay the transition to a clean energy economy
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Buildings
November 24, 2015
Publication

Call for action on energy and climate in the building sector

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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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Buildings
August 14, 2015
Publication

Pathways to Net-Zero Buildings in B.C.: Policy Proposal

Getting new Part 3 buildings net-zero ready
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July 29, 2015
Media Release

Canada lacks comprehensive strategy to support its growing clean energy sector: report

Without coordinated effort federally and provincially, Canada could lose a significant share of the global market for its clean energy technology
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Buildings
July 23, 2015
Article

Getting to ultra energy-efficient buildings in B.C. by 2030

Solutions for climate leadership — Part 3
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July 23, 2015
Media Release

New research provides policy pathway to ultra energy-efficient buildings for B.C.

Stronger commitment to “net-zero” buildings could create jobs, grow the economy and help province meet its climate targets
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Buildings
July 23, 2015
Publication

Evolution of Energy Efficiency Requirements in the B.C. Building Code

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