Vancouver council will decide next week whether it will uphold, modify or reverse the city’s policy on banning natural gas for heating and hot water in construction of new detached homes.
Council will hear from staff Nov. 26 on a report that recommends building bylaw changes to allow gas in new builds, while still pursing Vancouver’s 2030 climate targets.
The city’s current policy to not allow natural gas use for heating and hot water in new detached homes has been in place since 2022. The policy, however, does allow for gas in cooking and some ancillary uses, such as a gas fireplace or backup heating, in new detached homes.
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