Research & Analysis
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April 5, 2017
Op-ed
Budget 2017: Social housing boost means better buildings for all Canadians
Investments in energy efficiency promise to lower utility bills and spur clean economic growth![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
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March 24, 2017
Op-ed
Being more energy efficient is good in many ways
Re: Fabian Dawson op-ed, Vancouver’s vision is simply fossil foolery![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
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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![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
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March 6, 2017
Op-ed
Constructing our future with low-carbon buildings
For policy-makers looking to quickly cut carbon pollution, building improvements are the low-hanging fruit![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
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March 2, 2017
Publication
The many benefits of energy efficient homes and buildings
Infographic: Stimulating the economy. Money in your pocket. A healthier you.![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
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February 8, 2017
Article
Energiesprong: a leap forward for net-zero building retrofits
The Netherlands shows us a way to make every building net-zero![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
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January 16, 2017
Article
Canada’s largest passive house under construction in Vancouver
Skeena passive house paves the way to zero-emissions buildings![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
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December 16, 2016
Article
Passive House building boom shows low carbon future may be closer than we think
A building standard that curbs carbon pollution and locks in ultra energy efficiency![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
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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![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
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November 28, 2016
Publication
Building Energy Retrofit Potential in B.C.
Toward deep energy and emissions reductions from B.C.’s existing building stock![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
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November 22, 2016
Media Release
Low carbon future of Canada’s buildings to be hammered out in Vancouver
Media advisory: Thought leaders from building sector and multiple governments will gather at Pembina Institute forum![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
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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![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)