Details for developers, designers, and builders

Projects that require a rezoning or development permit to proceed in areas adjacent to existing neighbourhood energy systems may have the option to connect to these third-party systems. Refer to the Low-Carbon Energy Systems Policy for further details and contact the energy provider directly.

• Review a map of neighbourhood renewable energy systems in Vancouver PDF file (138 KB)
• Get information on land development policies and guidelines
• Inquire about and apply for rezoning  

Know how your project needs to be designed

• Contact the relevant neighbourhood energy provider for connectivity standards
• For details on how to demonstrate energy and GHG reductions for connecting to Low-Carbon Energy Systems, refer to the Energy Modelling Guidelines PDF file (319 KB)

In some instances, very large development projects can have unique low-carbon energy requirements as established in the Rezoning Policy for Sustainable Large Developments or the Higher Buildings Policy.

Read the Rezoning Policy for Sustainable Large Developments PDF file (1 MB) if your project:

• Involves a land parcel or parcels having a total site size of 8,000 m² (1.98 acres) or more, or,
• Contains 45,000m² (484,375 ft²) or more of new development floor area

Read the Higher Buildings Policy PDF file (911 KB) if your project:

• Is seeking significant additional height above current zoning and policy, or
• For those entering into the Queen Elizabeth Park or other Council Approved view corridors