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Metro Vancouver is working closely with member municipalities, the Province, key partner organizations and building associations to identify an effective approach to reduce emissions from buildings in the region. If you want to receive updates on this work
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Overview
Metro Vancouver is exploring a variety of approaches to reduce emissions from large buildings. Buildings are the second-highest source of regional GHG emissions, contributing approximately 25% of the total GHG emissions in the region. Proven technologies are widely available to change the way we heat space and water in buildings and reduce or eliminate GHG emissions.
Metro Vancouver’s Climate 2050 Buildings Roadmap, developed with partners through the region, sets a goal for all homes and buildings to be zero emissions and resilient by 2050. In the interim, the target is to reduce GHG emissions from buildings by 35% below 2010 levels by 2030. Reducing emissions from large buildings will make a significant contribution to achieving this target.