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May 6, 2016
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The first certified passive house in Saskatchewan

Harold Orr, a pioneer of the passive house movement, witnesses the first certified home in Saskatchewan, 39 years later
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April 15, 2016
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We learn how to finance a renewable energy project

At the 12th annual Canadian-German wind and solar energy conference, it's all about dollars and cents
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March 8, 2016
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Energy efficiency coming to Alberta—at last!

Alberta about to lose the distinction of being the only jurisdiction in North America without an energy efficiency program
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March 1, 2016
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Carbon neutral laneway home—an innovative use of green tech!

One of the first in Alberta.
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February 17, 2016
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Earthship living in a cold, Canadian winter

Passive solar heating in January
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February 9, 2016
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Shining a light on solar energy myths

A look at some misinformation that just won't go away
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January 25, 2016
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A whirlwind tour of wind energy myths

We explore some of the most common myths surrounding wind energy
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January 18, 2016
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Insulation 101: One builder's secret blueprint for a net-zero home

Insulation is the key
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January 12, 2016
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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
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Vancouver to go 100 per cent renewable

Mayor Gregor Robertson expands on goal to become world's greenest city
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January 4, 2016
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Students capture the wind with TREC Education

Building the next generation of clean energy leaders, one light bulb moment at a time
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December 23, 2015
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Cochrane students install solar and get new renewable energy policy for town

Students raise $150,000 for renewable energy projects
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December 16, 2015
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Spain's green capital is made for walking

Vitoria-Gasteiz showcases successful urban design
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September 13, 2015
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Tillsonburg: From tobacco farming to building wind turbine blades

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July 14, 2015
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Sustainability snapshots from ICLEI

How Halifax, Tallinn, Hannover and Ottawa are learning from each other to make their cities more sustainable
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