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Re: Highest Efficiency Equipment Standards Regulatory Consultation - Complementary Policies

12 Feb 2024

The proposal recognizes the skills training and industry capacity building that will be required, and we are pleased to see the connection to the Future Ready Skills Plan. [...] Complementary Policies As noted in the HEES consultation materials, the success of the HEES and CleanBC relies on the interaction and implementation of a number of policies. [...] continues to show leadership in the performance of new buildings and the advancement of the building code. [...] To prevent the program from disproportionately impacting low-income households and those living with energy poverty, the size of incentives available should be increased, the eligible housing stock needs to be broadened to include the full residential sector and grants for zero-cost deep retrofits should be given to low-income households living with energy poverty. [...] • The complementary CleanBC policies and actions under the current political mandate must be aligned in supporting the industry capacity to meet changing standards while prioritizing the most vulnerable homeowners and tenants.
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