
Our city has what it takes to successfully get 100% of our energy from renewable sources before 2050.
Imagine a city that supports a thriving economy while improving affordability, and provides you the opportunity to be healthy and mobile.
Imagine a city with a renewably powered transportation system that supports a thriving economy and healthy mobility options.
Imagine a city where homes and offices are comfortable, cost less to heat and cool, and use only renewable sources of energy.
Fossil fuels can no longer be relied upon in the future. Vancouver uses over 59.3 million gigajoules (GJ) of energy a year.
We will pursue renewable energy in all areas where we both have and don't have control, and accelerate change by being a leader.
Our ambitious and achievable 35-year Renewable City Strategy targets buildings, transportation, and green economic opportunities.
A 14-page summary of our Renewable City Strategy and its targets and priorities.
A 62-page document about our strategy to become a city powered entirely by renewable energy before 2050.
A longer read about our renewable energy commitment and how to shift buildings and transportation to use only renewable energy.
Learn more about the targets, principles, and specific actions we will take to improve energy efficiency and transition to renewable energy.
To better understand our energy needs, we worked with BC Hydro and Navius Research to estimate energy used for buildings and transportation.
Read the summary of how Vancouver is going to become a renewable city.
With FortisBC, we are committed to work together to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Vancouver and the region.