Research & Analysis
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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)
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![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
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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](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/betsy-24.jpg?itok=5thxvND3)
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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 22, 2018
Article
B.C. must align actions with clean growth intentions
Strong plan will create jobs, fight pollution, and protect climate![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
August 22, 2018
Media Release
On clean growth, B.C. must back up good intentions with effective plan
Pembina Institute recommends stronger action in building and industrial sectors![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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August 7, 2018
Publication
Securing a clean growth future for B.C.’s buildings, industry, and transportation
Pembina Institute comments on the government’s intentions papers![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 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
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)