2008 BC Throne Speech moves forward on climate, energy, and communities
- LiveSmart BC will reward smart choices that will save energy, water, fuel, time and money.
- The new LiveSmart BC initiative will help to contain urban sprawl and reward development that creates more affordable housing, new green spaces and more people-friendly neighbourhoods.
- New "inclining block" rate structures will also allow families to choose and save by making Power Smart choices.
- These changes and the BC Energy Plan will be supported by a new legislated direction for the BC Utilities Commission.
- Green developments waiting for provincial environmental approvals will be fast-tracked and given priority.
- The new Green Building Code will be finalized and implemented to save energy and water.
- All new provincial public buildings will be constructed to LEED Gold or equivalent standards. Existing buildings will be retrofitted to make them more energy efficient, climate friendly and healthier for public servants.
- Higher densities will be encouraged around new transit routes to help make them more affordable and create affordable housing.
- Legislation will require local governments to incorporate greenhouse gas reduction targets and supporting strategies in their Official Community Plans and Regional Growth Strategies.
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