The City of Nanaimo, British Columbia is banning natural gas as the primary heating source in new homes beginning in July, 2024, six years ahead of the provincial target.
The 5-4 city council vote followed similar decisions in Saanich and Victoria to speed up implementation of B.C.’s energy step code, the Victoria Times Colonist reports.
City staff had recommended the decision. They said the new rule will affect about 160 new single-family homes per year.
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