City of Courtenay Official Community Plan - 2026 update

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Objective 1 Existing buildings are upgraded for high energy and water efficiency, net-zero emissions, and renewable energy production

Policies

BL 1

Establish and promote incentive programs such as rebates or financing mechanisms (e.g., property assessed clean energy – PACE) to support decarbonizing and energy efficiency in existing buildings. Do this in partnership with and/or in relation to others offering such programs. Establish and promote incentive programs such as rebates and information audits to support water efficiency in existing buildings. Do this in partnership with and/or in relation to others offering such programs.

BL 2

Objective 2 New buildings are highly energy and water efficient, perform at net-zero emissions standard and produce renewable energy Objective 3 Living landscape elements are incorporated for water, energy, and biodiversity purposes Objective 4 The designs of new buildings complement neighbourhood character

Policies

BL 3

Remain ahead of provincial minimum energy and carbon code requirements where opportunities exist.

City of Courtenay Official Community Plan