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2010-2023
Factor Building Panels factory
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
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first page of Recommendations for Green stimulus in Canada’s building sector
Buildings
April 30, 2020
Publication

Green stimulus in Canada’s building sector

Achieving Canada’s climate and housing goals through building retrofits
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Letter Vancouver mayor and council
Buildings
April 29, 2020
Publication

Climate emergency requirements for new housing three storeys and under

Letter to Vancouver mayor and council
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Factor Building Panels factory
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
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first page of comments on national building code
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
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Cover of Existing building commissioning with supervisor with building facilities
Remote Communities
December 20, 2019
Publication

Existing Building Commissioning

A scan of programs and policies implemented by Canadian provinces, territories and utilities
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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
February 13, 2019
Publication

Financing tools for energy efficiency in the building sector

Letter to federal ministers on Budget 2019
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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
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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
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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
November 22, 2018
Media Release

With social housing retrofits, B.C. pours foundation for next megaproject

Pembina Institute reacts to $1.1-billion investment by B.C. government
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October 9, 2018
Article

Building B.C.’s next megaproject starts at home

A big economic opportunity knocks in making buildings resilient
Portrait of Betsy Agar
October 4, 2018
Article

A new season, a new look to the New Energy Economy Map

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September 4, 2018
Op-ed

Building B.C.’s clean economy starts at home

Re: Open letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Premier John Horgan, Aug. 25
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