Tell Salmon Arm City Council to pass a more ambitious climate-safe and affordable buildings

On Monday, May 11, the City of Salmon Arm council will reconsider the Zero Carbon Step Code policy after postponing last month’s vote. But Council still needs to hear from more residents as soon as possible, urging them to make the right decision.

In 2023, the Province gave local governments the power to reduce climate pollution from new buildings – if the city chooses to. This policy would ensure new homes are built to modern standards using clean, efficient electricity.

By using proven heat pump technology to provide heating and cooling instead of gas hookups, all-electric homes are simpler and more cost-effective to build. This means less climate pollution, lower energy bills and homes that are built for today – not outdated systems that will need to be replaced.

Many builders across B.C. are already delivering these homes, such as in Rossland, Nelson, and Maple Ridge, which have adopted the same policy. Now is our opportunity to let Salmon Arm Council know residents want the city to take climate action that aligns with the city’s Official Community Plan.

Will you email the Mayor and Council today to adopt an ambitious Zero Carbon Step Code without delay?

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Cannon

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Gonella

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Flynn

Salmon Arm City Council

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Salmon Arm City Council

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Lindgren

Salmon Arm City Council

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Louise

Wallace Richmond

Salmon Arm City Council

Dear {contact_data~title} {contact_data~lastName},

I’m a Salmon Arm resident, and I’m urging you to pass a strong Zero Carbon Step Code without delay. This is our city’s opportunity to take meaningful action that reflects the climate goals in our Official Community Plan and upcoming draft Climate Resiliency Plan, as highlighted in the staff report.

Staff have been clear that local governments have limited tools to reduce climate pollution, and buildings are one of the few areas where the city has clear authority to act. Meeting our targets will be difficult without a strong Zero Carbon Step Code, and by adopting at least Emissions Level 3 (also known as EL-3), the council will reduce up to 99% of the climate pollution that comes from operating a new building while also keeping long-term energy bills affordable and homes more comfortable during our increasingly hot summers.

Continuing to build with gas risks locking residents into costly retrofits in the near future as the Province accelerates its zero-carbon requirements.

I am urging you to vote in favour of Emissions Level 3 in 2027, so Salmon Arm can keep pace with leading communities like Rossland, Nelson, and over 30 communities across B.C that have already moved ahead.

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