Research & Analysis
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November 21, 2016
Article
Good news! Electric garbage trucks do exist
Switching to electric trucks is exactly the kind of change a price on carbon could support![Dr. Sara Hastings-Simon](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-06/sara-hastings-simon.jpg?itok=TplukTgO)
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November 15, 2016
Publication
Vancouver’s Zero Emissions Building Plan will take key step forward with rezoning policy updates
Letter to Mayor Gregor Robertson on Green Buildings Policy for Rezonings![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
July 13, 2016
Media Release
Pembina reacts to Zero Emissions Building Plan being approved by City of Vancouver
New homes and buildings to be near zero emissions by 2030![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
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July 11, 2016
Publication
Vancouver’s Zero Emissions Building Plan will lead the way
Pembina Institute letter to 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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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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November 23, 2015
Publication
Fare Driving
Exploring the benefits of traffic pricing in Toronto and the GTA![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
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October 23, 2015
Publication
Make Way for Laneway
Providing more housing options for the Greater Toronto Area![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
October 23, 2015
Media Release
Small-scale units could boost housing supply in the GTA
New report shows how small-scale housing options can help close the affordability gap![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)