Why make homes and buildings climate ready?

Climate ready homes and buildings are good for us, and good for the planet. Here are four reasons why:

1. Health

Unlike many of today’s buildings, zero-emissions buildings do not produce harmful air pollutants that affect human and environmental health.

Structures that are energy efficient help to prevent harmful air pollutants from entering the home and filter out impurities.

2. Climate change impacts

Buildings are the second largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in Port Moody, due to heating, cooling, and hot water heating.

Making homes and buildings more energy efficient and choosing low-carbon energy systems reduces greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change. We are already seeing climate change impacts, such as extreme heat, drought, wildfire, poor air quality, and sea level rise, that affect human health and damage property.

3. Reduce costs

Energy-efficient homes and buildings don’t require as much energy to heat and cool – this means lower energy bills.

4. Increase comfort

Energy-efficient and low-carbon homes and buildings have better temperature control and better indoor air quality, and they are quieter. All of these things make it more comfortable for the people who live or work inside.