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2010-2023
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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August 21, 2018
Op-ed

Zero-carbon buildings should be the goal

Re: Building smart in Squamish (Aug. 6, 2018)
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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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May 1, 2018
Publication

Zero Emissions Building Catalyst Policy is step forward for Vancouver

Letter to Mayor Gregor Robertson and city council
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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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April 12, 2018
Op-ed

Is B.C.’s Energy Step Code a blueprint for Canada?

Innovative building standard off to a promising start
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March 5, 2018
Op-ed

Better homes and buildings are a step up for B.C.

Re: Sooke politicians won’t step up to energy code anytime soon (Online, Feb. 28)
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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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January 11, 2018
Publication

Affordable Housing Renewal: Retrofits at Scale

Workshop summary
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December 10, 2017
Op-ed

City of Vancouver–FortisBC climate deal is promising start

But the proof will be in the utility company’s 20-year plan
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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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August 29, 2017
Publication

Energy Regulations for Existing Buildings

Discussion paper on a comprehensive retrofit strategy for Canada
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June 15, 2017
Article

Accelerating market transformation: 6 strategies for passive buildings

North America’s Quiet Passive House Revolution — Part 3
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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 13, 2017
Article

Growth in Passive House buildings: A sign of market transformation underway

North America’s Quiet Passive House Revolution — Part 1
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