A Strong Commitment to
Energy Efficiency and Conservation

The Energy Efficient Buildings Strategy will be a catalyst for positive, personal change at home.

• $60 million LiveSmart BC: Efficiency Incentive Program to help B.C. families reduce their carbon footprint through energy efficiency upgrades to homes and businesses.
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• $1 million to construct energy self-sufficient homes using renewable and waste energy sources.

The Energy Efficient Buildings Strategy creates new ways for communities and First Nations to respond to the challenges of growth that supports regional economic development and innovative energy solutions.

This strategy sets the most aggressive energy efficiency targets in Canada.

• $20 million for clean energy projects in remote communities to reduce environmental impacts and energy costs.
• $500,000 to expand the Community Action on Energy and Emissions Program to provide local governments and First Nations grants to take action to support government's greenhouse gas and energy efficiency targets.

The Energy Efficient Buildings Strategy sets targets for commercial, industrial and government buildings. Energy efficiency, conservation and renewable sources are the keys to our future success.

• $75 million in capital funding to retrofit existing provincial public sector buildings.
• $5 million to expand the use of solar energy systems throughout B.C.
• $2 million for industry training, super-efficient gas water heaters and a province-wide energy conservation potential study and implementation plan.

Through this strategy, British Columbia will improve the energy and emission performance of new homes and buildings and upgrade existing ones to reduce energy demand. We will continue to build on this for years to come.

Reducing Our Greenhouse Gas Emissions

This strategy will help British Columbians put less greenhouse gas into the environment and more money in their pockets. Our net energy savings over and above the cost of building upgrades and new equipment will be $1.9 billion for homes and $1.5 billion for commercial and institutional buildings by 2020.

• $23 million per year of PST exemptions for energy conservation equipment.
• Set energy efficiency targets with utilities.
• Implement the BC Green Building Code with the highest energy efficiency standards in Canada.
• Ensure all new provincial government buildings meet LEED® Gold or equivalent green standards.
• Increase consumer knowledge so British Columbians can make responsible choices.
• Expand partnerships with communities.

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