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Buildings
April 8, 2024
Publication
Better Buildings for All
Relieving energy poverty through deep retrofits![Portrait of Jessica McIlroy](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/jessica-24.jpg?itok=-bCvFvfe)
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Buildings
February 7, 2024
Publication
Beyond Energy Efficiency
Deep retrofits save more than just money![Portrait of Raidin Blue](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/raidin-24.jpg?itok=yFPfvGDi)
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Buildings
December 18, 2023
Article
Federal and provincial housing supply efforts shouldn’t jeopardize affordability and climate resilience
It’s time for homes and buildings to emit less carbon and meet higher standards for saving energy costs![Portrait of Jessica McIlroy](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/jessica-24.jpg?itok=-bCvFvfe)
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September 20, 2023
Publication
A joint industry letter to B.C. municipal councils
It's time for local governments to adopt the Zero Carbon Step Code![Portrait of Betsy Agar](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/betsy-24.jpg?itok=5thxvND3)
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June 20, 2023
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The Role of Renewable Natural Gas in the Zero Carbon Step Code
A primer for B.C. local governments to decarbonize the building sector![Portrait of Jessica McIlroy](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/jessica-24.jpg?itok=-bCvFvfe)
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June 19, 2023
Publication
Getting Canada’s homes in order
Opportunities for transformative action through the Canada Green Building Strategy![Portrait of Jessica McIlroy](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/jessica-24.jpg?itok=-bCvFvfe)
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