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FortisBC has submitted a proposal that would supply nothing but renewable gas to new homes for the lifespan of the building.
The utility said it would mark “a new era in the evolution of the company’s energy programs.”
Renewable gas can help cut greenhouse gas emissions without changing heating equipment. If British Columbia Utilities Commission approves the proposal, it would help home builders, real estate developers and new home owners with another path to meet provincial GHG emission reduction targets.
“If approved by the BCUC, this would give every British Columbian a choice on how best to reduce GHG emissions from their new home,” FortisBC vice-president of energy supply and resource development Joe Mazza said in a press release.
“We realize there’s much to consider in the proposal we’ve put forward, but we’re excited about the prospect of a new generation of FortisBC customers knowing us as a renewable energy provider.”
FortisBC has committed to increasing the amount of renewable gas in its system and reducing the amount of conventional natural gas used by its customers.
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