Vancouver City Council votes on reversing a 2022 ban on natural gas in new homes, impacting climate goals.

Vancouver City Council is set to vote on November 26 on whether to change the city's policy that bans natural gas for heating and hot water in new detached homes, in place since 2022. A staff report recommends allowing natural gas for space heating and hot water, alongside a zero-carbon compliance option. While this could give builders more flexibility, it may increase carbon emissions and make it harder to meet the city's 2030 climate targets.

November 23, 2024
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