B.C. Hydro says this jump in energy use is partly due to the amenities in new buildings, like pools and gyms, using up electricity.
British Columbians living in newer high-rise condos likely have a higher energy footprint than they might think, according to new data from B.C. Hydro.
B.C. Hydro has seen an almost 22-per-cent increase in the number of apartment and condominium accounts since 2011. “We know with high housing prices in the province, the construction and sale of condominiums has really increased in the last few years as British Columbians are looking to purchase smaller homes,” said B.C. Hydro spokesperson Tanya Fish.
The upward trend has also been seen in condo buildings that are heated by methods other than electricity, such as gas or geothermal. Elevators, lighting in the lobby, halls and parking garage, and heating and cooling systems also add to the electricity bill.
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