The Energy Efficient Buildings Strategy: More Action, Less Energy sets energy targets in support of the BC Energy Plan to maximize efficiency and minimize environmental impact. The more energy we conserve, the fewer new sources of supply our province will need in the future. Now is the time for acttion, innovation and personal commitment.
With our growing population, British Columbians are using more energy. We can reduce our energy consumption by:
- ensuring that new homes and buildings are energy efficient from the start;
- incorporating renewable energy systems and conservation features into existing buildings; and
- lowering operating costs through careful planning and design.
The Energy Efficient Building Strategy delivers education, resources and options for increasing British Columbia's energy efficiency. It encourages each of us to tackle climate change in our own homes, workplaces and communities, contributing to a sustainable future with less greenhouse gas emissions.
Reduction of Greenhouse Gas Emissions
The Energy Efficient Buildings Strategy sets the most aggressive energy efficiency targets in Canada and is key in acheiving British Columbia's goal of reducing greenghouse gas emissions by 33% below 2007 levels by 2020. This strategy involves each of usin taking action on climate change in our homes, communities and our workplaces by supporting the following energy efficiency targets.
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The Livesmart BC program provides incentives to help cover the costs of energy efficiency investments made to existing homes. Make energy efficiency upgrades to your home in order to:
- Save money.
- Increase comfort and value.
- Reduce the impact on the environment
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Join the thousands of British Columbian homeowners and commercial building owners who are saving money on their energy bills and improving the comfort of their homes and offices.
The new Energy Efficient Buildings strategy describes new voluntary energy performance targets for new and existing buildings of all types, and heating, cooling and lighting technology.
To support these energy efficiency changes, tax exemptions and rebate programs are offered by the provincial and federal governments and industry.
