British Columbia's government has announced it's boosting incentives to help homeowners and businesses save energy and cut greenhouse gas emissions. The Better Buildings program offers thousands of dollars in rebates and incentives to entice the switch to high-efficiency heating equipment and improve building envelopes, which include walls, windows, roofs and foundations. Premier John Horgan says helping people keep their homes cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter makes sense, and the efficiency they're investing in will help B.C. Energy Minister Michelle Mungall says in a news release that energy-efficient buildings are a key part of a cleaner future. "This program will help us get to our CleanBC goal of reducing climate pollution, making B.C.

Source: CBC News April 27, 2019 02:48 UTC