Whereas many local governments have declared climate and ecological emergencies and have set significant targets to reduce emissions, to protect the environment, and to support health, wellness, and quality of life; And whereas many existing and new buildings rely on gas or oil for cooking, air and water heating, and as a consequence have high greenhouse gas emissions footprints even at Step 5 of the BC Energy Step Code, and that currently local governments are restricted in their ability to regulate the sale, rental, and installation of cooking, heating and hot water systems in new and existing buildings: Therefore be it resolved that UBCM request the BC government to enact legislation to empower local governments to regulate the sale, rental and installation of fossil fuel cooking, heating and hot water systems in new and existing buildings.
