Research & Analysis
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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![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
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August 21, 2018
Op-ed
Zero-carbon buildings should be the goal
Re: Building smart in Squamish (Aug. 6, 2018)![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
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July 3, 2018
Op-ed
Tri-Cities must step it up on energy efficiency
A new wave of building innovation is sweeping through B.C.![](/sites/default/files/styles/sm_md/public/node_images/zero-emissions-building-catalyst-policy-is-step-forward-for-vancouver.png?itok=JXS5ugS8)
May 1, 2018
Publication
Zero Emissions Building Catalyst Policy is step forward for Vancouver
Letter to Mayor Gregor Robertson and city council![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
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April 18, 2018
Publication
Five types of green buildings explained
Infographic: What do net-zero and zero-carbon buildings mean for energy use and climate pollution?![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
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April 16, 2018
Article
PACE makes it easier for Albertans to invest in their homes and the environment
Will fund energy efficiency and renewable energy projects![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
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April 12, 2018
Op-ed
Is B.C.’s Energy Step Code a blueprint for Canada?
Innovative building standard off to a promising start![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
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March 5, 2018
Article
Alberta's New Energy Economy
Website features stories of clean energy projects![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
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March 5, 2018
Op-ed
Better homes and buildings are a step up for B.C.
Re: Sooke politicians won’t step up to energy code anytime soon (Online, Feb. 28)![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
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February 28, 2018
Publication
B.C. needs a low-carbon buildings strategy
Infographic shows scale of retrofits required to meet climate targets![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
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February 21, 2018
Op-ed
B.C. strategy needed to reduce carbon pollution at home
Re: Saanich’s proposed building code changes come under fire in the Feb. 21 Saanich News![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
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February 16, 2018
Op-ed
Whole building approach to energy efficiency needed in B.C.
Re: "Vancouver reaches new heights with Passive House complex," online, Feb. 6![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)