32%
Key Driver
3. Create efficient, low-emission and resilient buildings
The transition to efficient, low carbon buildings in Kelowna is not only about reducing GHG emissions but also about increasing the city’s resilience against extreme weather and natural disasters.
Contribution to 2030 Emissions Target
Equity Considerations
• “Energy poverty” reduction (i.e., supporting households who are struggling to pay their home energy bills.) • Affordable cooling during extreme heat waves, and heating during extreme cold events.Co-Benefits
- Improved health
- Improved livability
- Improved air quality
- New jobs
Climate Hazards Addressed
- Heat
- Cold
- Wildfire
- Flood
- Air quality
