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Encouraging Heat Pumps in New Construction
First seen: September 14, 2021
Last seen: September 14, 2021
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September 14, 2021Council
Full RecordingHeat Pumps in New Construction
Council voted to refer the voluntary adoption of a higher BC Energy Step Code level, which would encourage heat pump use in new construction, to the ongoing Community Climate Action Strategy project.
"Discussion focused on whether Council should implement the changes immediately (given the climate emergency and January 2022 provincial mandate) or refer it to the Climate Action Strategy for comprehensive review and placement within a broader action plan."
Formal MotionPassed
"THAT the Committee recommend to Council that the voluntary adoption of the higher BC Energy Step Code level to encourage heat pumps in new construction be referred to the Community Climate Action Strategy."
Moved by: David Screech
Seconded by: John Rogers
Gery Lemon
Ron Mattson
John Rogers
David Screech
Damian Kowalewich