Research & Analysis
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Buildings
May 11, 2020
Publication
Prefabricated panels and deep retrofits
A Reframed Tech Series primer![Portrait of Betsy Agar](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/betsy-24.jpg?itok=5thxvND3)
![Factor Building Panels factory](/sites/default/files/styles/sm_md/public/node_images/a-deep-retrofit-of-homes-and-buildings-is-the-megaproject-canada-needs.png?itok=Bvh7Cs81)
Buildings
May 8, 2020
Op-ed
A deep retrofit of homes and buildings is the megaproject Canada needs
Post-COVID is an opportune time to invest nationally in climate-oriented upgrades that will improve efficiency and move us toward a low-carbon future![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
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Buildings
April 30, 2020
Publication
Green stimulus in Canada’s building sector
Achieving Canada’s climate and housing goals through building retrofits![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
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Buildings
April 29, 2020
Publication
Climate emergency requirements for new housing three storeys and under
Letter to Vancouver mayor and council![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
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Buildings
April 15, 2020
Op-ed
Readying Canada’s buildings for the climate of tomorrow
Ramp up green-building funding models over the next five years with the goal of retrofitting half of Canada’s buildings![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
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Buildings
March 13, 2020
Publication
Carbon metrics in Canada’s building codes and alignment with energy disclosure tools
Comments on proposed changes to the National Building Code and National Energy Code for Buildings![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
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Remote Communities
December 20, 2019
Publication
Existing Building Commissioning
A scan of programs and policies implemented by Canadian provinces, territories and utilities![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
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July 31, 2019
Op-ed
Canada can score big win for climate with building retrofits
Home team needs to rise to existing buildings challenge![Portrait of Betsy Agar](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/betsy-24.jpg?itok=5thxvND3)
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February 13, 2019
Publication
Financing tools for energy efficiency in the building sector
Letter to federal ministers on Budget 2019![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
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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![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
December 11, 2018
Media Release
Construction sector welcomes B.C. climate plan as good for business
Building companies and organizations: Roadmap to zero carbon by 2050 needed for certainty![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
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November 29, 2018
Op-ed
Big opportunity knocks in B.C. building retrofits
Re: Port Alberni to receive $8.7 million in affordable housing, Nov. 14, 2018![Portrait of Betsy Agar](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/betsy-24.jpg?itok=5thxvND3)