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February 23, 2015
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Craik, Saskatchewan: The little Eco-Village that could

Learn how a small prairie town reversed its population decline by having people build green homes on $1 unserviced lots
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Buildings
December 15, 2014
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Green Building Leaders: Sharing Our Successes 2014

Recordings & documents from the webinar
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Buildings
November 28, 2014
Article

How is B.C. faring on energy efficiency and net-zero buildings?

Annual Progress Summary shows province needs an overall strategy
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Buildings
October 10, 2014
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Earthship sets sail in southern Alberta with help of Green Energy Futures editor

A radically sustainable home
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Buildings
September 22, 2014
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Net-zero: Go big or go home

A big home builder makes a big net-zero pledge
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Buildings
September 18, 2014
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B.C. communities call for provincial cooperation on energy efficient buildings

Five resolutions at UBCM's 2014 convention aim to increase the tools available to local governments
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Buildings
August 21, 2014
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Net-zero beautiful: How design and location can reduce your energy footprint

Green Energy Futures - Infill revitalizes neighbourhoods
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Buildings
August 9, 2014
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Net-Zero 101: The incredible rapid rise of net-zero homes

Green Energy Futures - A home that produces as much energy as it consumes
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Buildings
February 26, 2014
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Improving Energy Efficiency in Alberta’s Buildings

Best practices, key actors and the role of sustainable energy organizations
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Buildings
February 21, 2014
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Energy Labelling for New Homes

FAQs and Model Bylaw Amendments
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Buildings
February 12, 2013
Article

Vancouver’s energy efficiency initiative should be applauded, not dismissed

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Buildings
January 1, 2013
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The Energy Efficiency Check Pilot Project

Energy Efficiency Check
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Buildings
November 19, 2012
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Home Energy Labelling

Fact sheet
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Buildings
October 12, 2012
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Home Energy Labelling Requirement at Point of Sale: Pilot Program Design

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Buildings
December 14, 2011
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Input to 2012 B.C. Building Code Changes and Policy Discussion

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