Kootenay Boundary Regional District Launches Build Energy Smart Program
Kootenay Boundary regional district launches Build Energy Smart program with new building energy codes becoming mandatory in 2022
Passive House Canada Pleased With Federal Government Announcements On Two Fronts
The Federal Government’s economic update delivered Monday offers insight into anticipated stimulus spending to address Covid-19 and a green economic recovery.
All In This Together
Another summer in the books. Without a doubt the most unique summer any of us have ever experienced. Finding our way through all the difficulties faced by our industry, and by so many others, has taken a toll on everyone. I have tried to take a break from the news, social media, and the ever present “so how are you managing COVID?” question
DEVELOPING A PASSIVE HOUSE LINE
Westeck manufactured what it says is the first and only swing solid wood casement Passive House certified window in North America. The company could not reach the final values with solid wood, but found cork to be the “silver bullet.” The author says cork is an excellent insulator and was readily available in the compressed shapes needed and, once laid into the frame and sash, allowed Westeck to achieve Passive House numbers.
Five Ways A Biden Administration Would Impact The Pacific Northwest & Climate Action
Regardless of who wins the U.S. presidency, leadership on climate change throughout the Pacific Northwest will continue in states and cities already leading the charge.
Time For B.C. To Pick Up The PACE On Building Retrofits
With election day in the rear-view mirror, many British Columbians are looking to the provincial government to take strong leadership on urgent economic and social priorities in concert with bold action on climate change
Three Climate Priorities For B.C.’s New Majority Government
Amid the thrust and parry of election season, British Columbians might have been confused by the seeming agreement of the three major political parties on a critical issue.
October is Manufacturing Month
Join Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) this October as we celebrate Manufacturing Month which helps raise the profile of our industry to government, youth, the workforce, and to the public.
Recovery and Budget Actions in 2020-2021
The Green Budget Coalition, of which Pembina Institute is a member, is calling on Canada’s governing parties to support an economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic that creates jobs while accelerating Canada’s responses to climate and biodiversity crises.
A Resilient Economy And Safe Climate
Protecting the health of British Columbians, building a resilient economy, and taking strong action on climate change are different pieces of the same puzzle. As B.C. and the world continue to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic, governments are increasingly looking to put the clean economy and job growth at the centre of recovery efforts.