Research & Analysis
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October 11, 2017
Publication
Politiques fédérales pour des bâtiments sobres en carbone
Un plan pour la mise en œuvre de la stratégie du Cadre pancanadien relative aux bâtiments![Pembina Institute](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/bio-Pembina-Institute.jpg?itok=LoffYVHN)
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October 10, 2017
Op-ed
Better buildings save money, boost local economy
Re: Passive highrise project planned for West End, Oct. 2![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
September 25, 2017
Media Release
Local Governments Urged To “Step it Up” on Energy Efficiency
Three For All asks B.C. municipalities to put the province’s new step code to work![Pembina Institute](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/bio-Pembina-Institute.jpg?itok=LoffYVHN)
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September 4, 2017
Op-ed
B.C. can unlock big savings with building energy benchmarking
Tracking energy and water consumption is key to efficiency and conservation![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
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August 31, 2017
Op-ed
Low-carbon buildings shift requires all governments to step up
Ultra energy-efficient homes are a win-win for Canadians![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
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August 30, 2017
Op-ed
Future of green homes and buildings in B.C. is bright
Updated map spotlights growth in energy-efficient buildings and jobs![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
August 29, 2017
Media Release
Canada’s existing buildings hold key to climate targets
Clear strategy for energy-efficiency upgrades needed for deep emissions reductions![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
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August 29, 2017
Publication
Energy Regulations for Existing Buildings
Discussion paper on a comprehensive retrofit strategy for Canada![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
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August 23, 2017
Media Release
Green building jobs surge to 31,700 in B.C.
Pembina Institute maps more than 20,000 energy-efficient homes and buildings![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
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August 23, 2017
Publication
British Columbia Green Buildings Map, 2017 edition
Energy-efficient homes and buildings power the clean growth economy![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
August 14, 2017
Media Release
10 organizations call for rapid transformation to low-carbon homes and buildings in Canada
Strong action on energy efficiency will mean lower energy costs for Canadians![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
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August 14, 2017
Publication
Time for Canada to lead the way to ultra energy-efficient buildings
Letter to Minister of Natural Resources Jim Carr and Minister of Environment and Climate Change Catherine McKenna![Pembina Institute](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/bio-Pembina-Institute.jpg?itok=LoffYVHN)
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July 26, 2017
Op-ed
B.C. municipalities ready to step up for better homes and buildings
The Energy Step Code is coming to a city near you![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)