Refer Climate Resilience Multi-Family Buildings Motion

Summary

• Motion directing staff to develop an incentive-based pilot program targeting energy retrofits (such as heat pump installations) in existing multi-family buildings, including condominiums, rental apartments, and care homes.
• Would include a design challenge component to identify innovative solutions and common barriers to retrofitting older buildings.
• Staff directed to explore partnerships with other governments and BC Hydro to leverage additional funding, and to report back in 2023.
• Referred to the Standing Committee on City Finance and Services on April 12, 2023, for speakers and debate.

Vote

Documents

• Motion – Improving Climate Resilience and Reducing Emissions in Existing Multi-Family Buildings