The parties' promises on Green construction and retrofits

BC NDP

Have the government bulk-purchase heat pumps, so as to provide them to residents at a discount

"Energy efficiency benefits everyone – you save money on energy and heating costs while our province reduces harmful emissions. We’ll take the approach that is working well in the European Union by bulk purchasing heat pumps and passing the savings on to you. Bulk buying can also ramp up BC manufacturing, creating more jobs for people here." — An Action Plan for You, retrieved 2024-10-07

BC Conservatives

Remove net-zero GHG requirements for new home construction

BC Greens

Promote conservation, efficiency, and lower-carbon designs and materials in construction

"Reduce emissions in the building sector by promoting conservation, efficiency, and lower- carbon design and materials." — BC Greens 2024 Platform, retrieved 2024-10-09
Start rebate programmes to incentivise energy retrofits

"Develop new rebate programs to incentivize deep energy retrofits for housing providers, tenants, and landlords, helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and keep rents low." — BC Greens 2024 Platform, retrieved 2024-10-09
Provide financial support for households who can't afford upfront capital costs of zero-carbon technologies like heat pumps

"Provide financial support to households that cannot afford the upfront capital costs of zero-carbon technologies, such as heat pumps, to promote sustainable housing." — BC Greens 2024 Platform, retrieved 2024-10-09
Require cooling systems in existing rental buildings

"Introduce measures to protect renters, including requiring cooling systems in existing rental buildings or setting a maximum allowable temperature for rental units." — BC Greens 2024 Platform, retrieved 2024-10-09
Provide rebates for electric heat pumps and increase their availability

"Provide rebates for electric heat pumps to support the transition to clean, energy-efficient heating and cooling solutions." — BC Greens 2024 Platform, retrieved 2024-10-09

"Rapidly increase the availability of heat pumps, focusing on low-income households to ensure equitable access to these energy-saving technologies." — BC Greens 2024 Platform, retrieved 2024-10-09
Prevent oil and gas hookups in new buildings

"Implement a province-wide policy to prevent oil and gas hookups in new buildings, accelerating the transition to clean energy in the housing sector." — BC Greens 2024 Platform, retrieved 2024-10-09
Promote passive solar design, higher insulation levels, heat pumps, and smart thermostats for new buildings

"Enhance energy efficiency in new buildings by promoting passive solar design, higher insulation levels, heat pumps, and smart thermostats to reduce energy use." — BC Greens 2024 Platform, retrieved 2024-10-09
Create a programme for young people & apprentices to upskill in retrofitting & improving the environmental sustainability of existing homes

"We will work with the construction industry to create a program for young people and apprentices to upskill in retrofitting and improving the environmental sustainabillity of existing buildings." — BC Greens 2024 Platform, retrieved 2024-10-09
Require the use of low-global-warming-potential and PFAs-free refrigerants

"Revise regulations to mandate the use of low- global-warming-potential (GWP) and PFAs-free refrigerants, promoting safer and more sustainable cooling practices." — BC Greens 2024 Platform, retrieved 2024-10-09

Green construction and retrofits platforms

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