Mark Lowey

B.C. policy on energy-efficient buildings spurs innovative technologies and new jobs

Mark Lowey
September 25, 2019

Provincial policy in B.C. is driving higher energy efficiency in new buildings and reducing carbon emissions, while creating a $3.3-billion local market for "green" building products and up to 1,700 new jobs.

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Organizations: Canada Green Building Council, Canadian Association of Energy Advisors, Canadian Home Building Association, Capital Home Energy, Carleton University, City of Vancouver, Energy Efficiency Canada, National Resources Canada, Province of British Columbia, and Vancouver Economic Commission
People: Catherine Warren, Corey Diamond, and Luke Dolan
Topics: B.C. building code, BC Energy Step Code, building codes, clean technology, energy efficiency in buildings, Energy Start for New Homes program, government regulation, green building jobs, high-efficiency building products, innovative policy, low-carbon economy, Net Zero Home program, Net Zero Ready Home program, R-2000 program, reducing carbon emissions, and Vancouver Zero Emissions Building Bylaw

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