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May 6, 2016
Article
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![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
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April 22, 2016
Article
Alberta’s environmental performance will improve with implementation of the Climate Leadership Plan
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March 8, 2016
Article
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![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
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March 1, 2016
Article
Carbon neutral laneway home—an innovative use of green tech!
One of the first in Alberta.![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, 2016
Article
Insulation 101: One builder's secret blueprint for a net-zero home
Insulation is the key![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
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January 12, 2016
Article
Small town energy efficiency program simple by design
Kimberley program refunds up to 80 per cent of the building permit for 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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January 4, 2016
Article
Vancouver to go 100 per cent renewable
Mayor Gregor Robertson expands on goal to become world's greenest city![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, 2015
Article
Spain's green capital is made for walking
Vitoria-Gasteiz showcases successful urban design![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
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December 3, 2015
Media Release
New map reveals job-creating power of green building sector in British Columbia
Interactive map shows over 10,000 energy-efficient homes and buildings![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)