Research & Analysis

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2010-2023
Buildings
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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Buildings
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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Buildings
September 9, 2016
Article

The key to unlocking energy savings and new jobs

Energy efficiency pays for itself
Dr. Sara Hastings-Simon
Buildings
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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Buildings
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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Buildings
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
Buildings
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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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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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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