Research & Analysis

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2010-2023
Buildings
October 10, 2017
Op-ed

Better buildings save money, boost local economy

Re: Passive highrise project planned for West End, Oct. 2
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September 25, 2017
Media Release

Local Governments Urged To “Step it Up” on Energy Efficiency

Three For All asks B.C. municipalities to put the province’s new step code to work
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Buildings
September 4, 2017
Op-ed

B.C. can unlock big savings with building energy benchmarking

Tracking energy and water consumption is key to efficiency and conservation
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Buildings
July 26, 2017
Op-ed

B.C. municipalities ready to step up for better homes and buildings

The Energy Step Code is coming to a city near you
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Buildings
June 14, 2017
Article

Energy efficient buildings: Subnational governments lead the way

North America’s Quiet Passive House Revolution — Part 2
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June 5, 2017
Media Release

Energy efficiency benchmarking: Coming to a B.C. building near you?

Media advisory: Pembina Institute hosts online forum with City of Seattle’s energy advisor, as B.C. municipalities call for action
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Buildings
May 18, 2017
Article

Gas vs. electricity? Comparing home heating costs in B.C.

Electric heat pumps offer several advantages over gas furnaces
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Buildings
May 18, 2017
Publication

What’s the true cost of home heating in B.C.?

Infographic: Heating your home with clean electricity doesn’t have to increase your bill
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Buildings
May 4, 2017
Op-ed

City plan good for environment and pocketbook

Re: "City fights back against B.C. Liberals natural gas ban claim," online May 1
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Buildings
May 1, 2017
Article

Vancouver’s green buildings policy is good news for homeowners and renters

Benefits of energy efficient homes include affordable heating bills, job creation, and better health
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Buildings
March 20, 2017
Publication

Richmond can lead the way to low emissions buildings with energy benchmarking policy

Letter to the mayor and council of the City of Richmond
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Electricity
February 16, 2017
Publication

Wind Energy: Sustainable Environment, Sustainable Communities

A Commitment to Responsible Wind Energy Development
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Buildings
December 1, 2016
Op-ed

Go west to see the future of green buildings

See how Western Canada is leading the way in sustainable building standards
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#ZEV-life: Electric garbage trucks in Joliette, Quebec
November 21, 2016
Article

Good news! Electric garbage trucks do exist

Switching to electric trucks is exactly the kind of change a price on carbon could support
Dr. Sara Hastings-Simon
Buildings
November 15, 2016
Publication

Vancouver’s Zero Emissions Building Plan will take key step forward with rezoning policy updates

Letter to Mayor Gregor Robertson on Green Buildings Policy for Rezonings
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