While the province supports heat pumps, there are no equivalent incentives for home and building owners to increase their own supply of renewable energy.
Union of BC Municipalities delegates Sept. 15 called on the B.C. government to add financial incentives for home and building owners to install solar panels and solar hot water systems as demand for renewable forms of energy increases.
But, it added, there are no equivalent incentives for home and building owners to increase their own supply of renewable energy or to reduce the demand for hydro-electricity.As such, she said, movement to renewable energy sources and away from fossil fuels need to be supported. Carr said building code requirements need to be altered for those who choose to install solar panels and solar hot water systems.
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