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2010-2023
Factor Building Panels factory
Buildings
May 8, 2020
Op-ed

A deep retrofit of homes and buildings is the megaproject Canada needs

Post-COVID is an opportune time to invest nationally in climate-oriented upgrades that will improve efficiency and move us toward a low-carbon future
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first page of Recommendations for Green stimulus in Canada’s building sector
Buildings
April 30, 2020
Publication

Green stimulus in Canada’s building sector

Achieving Canada’s climate and housing goals through building retrofits
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Letter Vancouver mayor and council
Buildings
April 29, 2020
Publication

Climate emergency requirements for new housing three storeys and under

Letter to Vancouver mayor and council
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Factor Building Panels factory
Buildings
April 15, 2020
Op-ed

Readying Canada’s buildings for the climate of tomorrow

Ramp up green-building funding models over the next five years with the goal of retrofitting half of Canada’s buildings
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Buildings
April 1, 2020
Media Release

Staying the course on carbon pricing sends strong investment signal

Pembina Institute reacts to scheduled increase of national price on pollution
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first page of comments on national building code
Buildings
March 13, 2020
Publication

Carbon metrics in Canada’s building codes and alignment with energy disclosure tools

Comments on proposed changes to the National Building Code and National Energy Code for Buildings
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Cover of Existing building commissioning with supervisor with building facilities
Buildings
December 20, 2019
Publication

Existing Building Commissioning

A scan of programs and policies implemented by Canadian provinces, territories and utilities
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Buildings
July 31, 2019
Op-ed

Canada can score big win for climate with building retrofits

Home team needs to rise to existing buildings challenge
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Buildings
January 8, 2019
Op-ed

Wanted: B.C. roadmap to zero carbon buildings by 2050

Re: City of Powell River places emphasis on climate change,” December 31
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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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Buildings
August 7, 2018
Publication

Securing a clean growth future for B.C.’s buildings, industry, and transportation

Pembina Institute comments on the government’s intentions papers
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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
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
January 11, 2018
Publication

Affordable Housing Renewal: Retrofits at Scale

Workshop summary
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Buildings
October 19, 2017
Publication

Aggregation of energy retrofits in affordable housing

Opportunities and challenges in adapting the Energiesprong model in B.C.
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