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Electrification of rental apartment buildings in B.C. heading upward

Daily Commercial News June 12, 2025 1 min read
Construct Connect Canada
Electrification of rental apartment buildings in B.C. heading upward
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The movement towards electrification in highrise rental apartment buildings in British Columbia is gaining momentum. This shift is aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions, as buildings burning natural gas are the largest contributors to such emissions in Vancouver, responsible for nearly 60% of GHG emissions. Brad Badelt, Vancouver's director of sustainability, emphasizes the importance of this transition in meeting the city's environmental targets.