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Coquitlam decides not to advance energy efficiency requirements for new builds

Coquitlam won’t take a step ahead of the province. In a split vote on Monday, Coquitlam council voted against moving ahead of schedule to implement the Zero Carbon Step Code. The code, which focuses on increased electrification including the use of heat pumps and water heaters, is slated to become mandatory in B.C. by 2032. […]

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