Vancouver wants to decarbonize its large buildings. Some owners may not be able to afford it

Vancouver is introducing new emissions reporting requirements for the city's largest buildings, as part of a new plan to decarbonize retail and office space before 2040. But while the bylaw might encourage some owners to quickly reduce their energy footprints, others say more incentives are needed.

Vancouver wants to decarbonize its large buildings. Some owners may not be able to afford it
Downtown office towers are pictured in Vancouver. The city plans to have all large buildings be zero-emission by 2040.

Vancouver is introducing new emissions reporting requirements for the city's largest buildings, as part of a new plan to decarbonize retail and office space before 2040. But while the bylaw might encourage some owners to quickly reduce their energy footprints, others say more incentives are needed.