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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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June 7, 2023
Publication
Effective demand-side energy measures
Aligning utility incentives with B.C.’s climate and energy goals![Portrait of Jessica McIlroy](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/jessica-24.jpg?itok=-bCvFvfe)
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February 23, 2023
Article
B.C. gas utilities need to rethink their business models
For B.C. to meet its net-zero commitments, the province’s natural gas system will need to look very different than today![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
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January 18, 2023
Op-ed
Canada needs a better approach to net-zero home renovations
Incentive programs need to meet homeowners where they are and set them on a path to zero-carbon homes![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
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November 21, 2022
Publication
Regulating Gas in B.C. to Achieve 2030 and 2050 Climate Goals
Recommendations on the GHG Reduction Standard, DSM Regulation, and FortisBC’s revised renewable gas program![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
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September 9, 2022
Media Release
2020 B.C. greenhouse gas numbers: we have yet to bend the curve
With CleanBC’s roadmap announced in 2021, big policies to curb emissions are still in development![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
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July 11, 2022
Op-ed
When it comes to home resiliency, Canada can’t afford to wait
As Canada begins consultation on the National Adaptation Strategy, Canadians must demand governments invest in making our existing housing net-zero.![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
June 9, 2022
Media Release
Deep retrofits should be priority in B.C.’s extreme heat event strategy
Preparations for unprecedented rises in temperature must include funding for infrastructure upgrades and focus on the most vulnerable![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
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May 25, 2022
Publication
Actions Needed to Electrify British Columbia’s Buildings
CleanBC’s plan for the building sector is a promising start to a clean energy future![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
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August 28, 2021
Publication
Aligning electricity planning with B.C.’s climate and social goals
Recommendations to BC Hydro on the Draft Integrated Resource Plan![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
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