Vancouver imposes carbon reporting

Credit source article: “Retrofit rush expected as Vancouver imposes carbon reporting”, Jami Makan, Western Investor, July 22, 2025

Highlights from the source article:

-carbon reporting requirements on commercial buildings over 50,000 square feet and on multifamily buildings over 100,000 square feet introduced in 2025

-emissions caps and fees to be introduced in 2026 and annual operating permit requirements in 2027

-Concert Infrastructure Ltd. is partnering with AEEA Retrofit Vendor GDI Ainsworth to invest in building retrofits to reduce GHG emissions and lower energy consumption

-Vancouver-based Evectrix develops a new smart electrical service panel that can reduce electrical consumption, with a recent pilot project eliminating the need to upgrade to a 400 amp panel