Environmental legislation / News

BC Energy Step Code - Building Sustainable Homes in Canada
Policy and Regulations

BC Leads the way in energy efficient housing and green job creation though the BC Energy Step Code

...environmental legislation; in 2008 they attracted international attention when they introduced North America’s first revenue-neutral carbon tax.  The latest initiative is the BC Energy Step Code, which gives communities the power to mandate more energy efficient building standards. Cities and towns now have the clout t...