Research & Analysis

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2010-2023
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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July 13, 2016
Media Release

Pembina reacts to Zero Emissions Building Plan being approved by City of Vancouver

New homes and buildings to be near zero emissions by 2030
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Buildings
July 11, 2016
Publication

Vancouver’s Zero Emissions Building Plan will lead the way

Pembina Institute letter to mayor and council
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Buildings
January 18, 2016
Article

Insulation 101: One builder's secret blueprint for a net-zero home

Insulation is the key
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January 12, 2016
Article

Small town energy efficiency program simple by design

Kimberley program refunds up to 80 per cent of the building permit for energy efficiency
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January 4, 2016
Article

Vancouver to go 100 per cent renewable

Mayor Gregor Robertson expands on goal to become world's greenest city
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December 16, 2015
Article

Spain's green capital is made for walking

Vitoria-Gasteiz showcases successful urban design
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Transportation
November 23, 2015
Publication

Fare Driving

Exploring the benefits of traffic pricing in Toronto and the GTA
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Buildings, Transportation
October 23, 2015
Publication

Make Way for Laneway

Providing more housing options for the Greater Toronto Area
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October 23, 2015
Media Release

Small-scale units could boost housing supply in the GTA

New report shows how small-scale housing options can help close the affordability gap
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