Research & Analysis

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2010-2023
Buildings
February 28, 2018
Publication

B.C. needs a low-carbon buildings strategy

Infographic shows scale of retrofits required to meet climate targets
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February 21, 2018
Op-ed

B.C. strategy needed to reduce carbon pollution at home

Re: Saanich’s proposed building code changes come under fire in the Feb. 21 Saanich News
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February 16, 2018
Op-ed

Whole building approach to energy efficiency needed in B.C.

Re: "Vancouver reaches new heights with Passive House complex," online, Feb. 6
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February 6, 2018
Media Release

Alberta advantage to boost renewables and focus on Indigenous communities

Pembina Institute reacts to Government of Canada funding for clean energy in rural and remote communities
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February 5, 2018
Article

An untapped Alberta resource: energy efficiency

Beginning to take advantage of this underutilized resource
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January 30, 2018
Article

Reasons to be hopeful in 2018

Energy and climate professionals share why they’re hopeful for 2018
Pembina Institute
January 25, 2018
Article

You still haven’t heard of PACE? Now is a good time

Property-Assessed Clean Energy programs fund individual building owners to make renewable energy or efficiency upgrades to their property
Buildings
January 11, 2018
Publication

Affordable Housing Renewal: Retrofits at Scale

Workshop summary
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January 10, 2018
Op-ed

Electrification of buildings: A cornerstone of Canada’s low-carbon future

The Electrifying Path to Decarbonization — Part 3
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January 8, 2018
Op-ed

Unleashing the benefits of electrification for utilities and customers

The Electrifying Path to Decarbonization — Part 2
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January 4, 2018
Op-ed

Electric heat pumps are key to low-carbon homes and buildings

The Electrifying Path to Decarbonization — Part 1
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December 19, 2017
Op-ed

Canada must seize low-carbon buildings opportunity

Transition in building sector calls for federal leadership
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December 18, 2017
Article

2017: An exciting year for green buildings in B.C.

Building our way to B.C.’s low-carbon future
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December 15, 2017
Article

Alberta’s New Energy Projects Map

Interactive map showcases the variety of clean energy projects that contribute to the growth of Alberta’s economy
December 10, 2017
Op-ed

City of Vancouver–FortisBC climate deal is promising start

But the proof will be in the utility company’s 20-year plan
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