Research & Analysis

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2010-2023
Buildings
November 29, 2018
Op-ed

Big opportunity knocks in B.C. building retrofits

Re: Port Alberni to receive $8.7 million in affordable housing, Nov. 14, 2018
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November 22, 2018
Media Release

With social housing retrofits, B.C. pours foundation for next megaproject

Pembina Institute reacts to $1.1-billion investment by B.C. government
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Buildings
October 9, 2018
Article

Building B.C.’s next megaproject starts at home

A big economic opportunity knocks in making buildings resilient
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October 4, 2018
Article

A new season, a new look to the New Energy Economy Map

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Buildings, Sustainable Workforce
September 4, 2018
Op-ed

Building B.C.’s clean economy starts at home

Re: Open letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Premier John Horgan, Aug. 25
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Buildings
August 21, 2018
Op-ed

Zero-carbon buildings should be the goal

Re: Building smart in Squamish (Aug. 6, 2018)
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Buildings
July 3, 2018
Op-ed

Tri-Cities must step it up on energy efficiency

A new wave of building innovation is sweeping through B.C.
May 1, 2018
Publication

Zero Emissions Building Catalyst Policy is step forward for Vancouver

Letter to Mayor Gregor Robertson and city council
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Buildings
April 18, 2018
Publication

Five types of green buildings explained

Infographic: What do net-zero and zero-carbon buildings mean for energy use and climate pollution?
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Buildings
April 16, 2018
Article

PACE makes it easier for Albertans to invest in their homes and the environment

Will fund energy efficiency and renewable energy projects
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Buildings
April 12, 2018
Op-ed

Is B.C.’s Energy Step Code a blueprint for Canada?

Innovative building standard off to a promising start
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Buildings, Electricity, Sustainable Workforce
March 5, 2018
Article

Alberta's New Energy Economy

Website features stories of clean energy projects
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Buildings
March 5, 2018
Op-ed

Better homes and buildings are a step up for B.C.

Re: Sooke politicians won’t step up to energy code anytime soon (Online, Feb. 28)
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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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Buildings
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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