Existing Buildings & Retrofits

Richmond’s existing buildings are responsible for around 400,000 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions per year, which amounts to 40 per cent of the total community emissions. The City’s Community Energy and Emissions Plan outlines clear solutions to reduce our carbon emissions with respect to buildings. Retrofitting and decarbonizing existing buildings in Richmond is key to achieving our climate targets.

While this may appear to be a challenge, it can also be viewed as an excellent opportunity to bring benefits to local residents and businesses by improving energy efficiency, resilience and comfort, while reducing energy costs and boosting the local economy—all while considering future generations of Richmond residents. Check the resources below for more information about building retrofits and other related programs in Richmond.

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Richmond Sustainability Team
ExistingBuildings@richmond.ca