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For Immediate Release 2019CITZ0041-001354 June 28, 2019 |
Ministry of Citizens' Services |
CleanBC Government Buildings Program supports green economy, creates jobs | |
BURNABY – The new CleanBC Government Buildings Program aims to make government facilities greener and smarter, and requires an increased need for skilled workers to help the Province meet this goal. “We unveiled the program yesterday in Prince George and today we are at the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) to see the training that our workforce is going to need to put the CleanBC Government Buildings Program into action,” said Jinny Sims, Minister of Citizens’ Services. “Government’s overall goal is to cut emissions by 80% by 2050. This program will help us get there.” Government buildings will be retrofitted, with new heating systems, insulation and other measures to make them more energy efficient and cut greenhouse gas emissions. The B.C. government is aiming to have all new government facilities using 100% clean energy starting in 2022. “Students at BCIT are the next generation of leaders who have the passion and ability to use the latest technology to retrofit government buildings, and make private sector construction projects cleaner and greener,” said Melanie Mark, Minister of Advanced Education. “Its going to take 21st-century industry-ready professionals to make this happen, and I am proud of the contributions our post-secondary institutions are making to building the best B.C.” Under the program, the Province is taking action to reduce energy use and greenhouse gas emissions at government facilities. An area of focus is to retrofit older buildings with more efficient heating and cooling systems and constructing better buildings that will make them energy neutral — producing as much energy as they consume. CleanBC is a pathway to a more prosperous, balanced and sustainable future. CleanBC was developed in collaboration with the BC Green Party caucus and supports the commitment in the Confidence and Supply Agreement to implement climate action to meet B.C.’s emission targets. Quick Facts:
Learn More: CleanBC Government Buildings Program: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/british-columbians-our-governments/services-policies-for-government/real-estate-space/cleanbc_government_buildings_program.pdf CleanBC Government Buildings Program news release: http://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2019CITZ0040-001342 CleanBC: cleanbc.ca For more information about CleanBC Efficiency Rebates available for the public, visit: betterhomesbc.ca/ |
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Kim Emerson Communications Manager Ministry of Citizens’ Services Kim.Emerson@gov.bc.ca 250 812-8768 |