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Modeling Assumptions and Policy Context Energy and GHG emissions modelling shows that the following building performance targets, building features and community wide actions will need to be achieved within the identified timelines in order to contribute to the net-zero community wide GHG target established by this Plan. The achievement of these targets will depend on the regulatory and development sectors working together towards common goals. For example, at the time of the development of this Plan, greenhouse gas emissions standards are not established within the BC Building Code, thus making the requirement of this for all new buildings within Courtenay difficult to enforce. Similarly, incentives to retrofit existing buildings will require partnership efforts thereby influencing the pace and scale of retrofitting efforts.

New single residential and small commercial buildings are referred to Part 9 buildings in the BC Building Code. Larger buildings such as multi-residential, industrial and large commercial buildings are referred to as Part 3 buildings in the BC Building Code.

City of Courtenay Official Community Plan