Building energy use currently accounts for about half of the City's total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and 70% of the City's total energy consumption. The City actively works with other partners to support residents in saving energy at home.
Resources & Rebates
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BC Hydro Power Smart has advice and rebates to improve energy efficiency for homes, businesses, and transportation.
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Building Benchmark BC is a voluntary benchmarking and disclosure program that helps building owners and managers track the climate and energy performance of their buildings and identify opportunities to reduce their impact.
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CleanBC Better Homes is BC’s online hub for homeowners to access information, rebates, and support to reduce energy use and greenhouse gas emissions.
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CleanBC Better Buildings provides funding and capital incentives to encourage energy-efficient design, construction, and renovation of commercial buildings.
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Fortis BC has an Energy Efficiency for Rental Apartments and Accommodations program for building owners and managers of rental apartment buildings.
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ZEIC’s BC Retrofit Accelerator provides expert advice and support services to strata councils and owners/managers of larger properties.