BC's Building Electrification Road Map

Apr 6, 2021

Overview

Reducing Emissions in BC’s Building Sector‍

Buildings in British Columbia (BC) emit approximately 6.9 million tonnes of GHG emissions on an annual basis. This represents approximately 10.7% of the provinces’ total emissions, and makes the building sector one of the highest sector emitters – exceeded only by road transportation (27.1%) and the oil and gas sector (17.6%). Unlike transportation and oil and gas, the building sector is regulated entirely by provincial and local governments. It therefore represents one of the most straightforward opportunities for a rapid transition to a low- carbon market sector.

Electrification is recognized by all levels of government as a critical strategy for decarbonizing BC’s building sector. The Building Electrification Road Map is a tool through which the necessary set of tactical actions for building electrification have been identified, including the right sequence and steps to ensure that BC’s building sector reaps the benefits of a clear and coordinated market transformation for both the existing building and new construction sectors.


Scorecards

The Building to Electrification Coalition released annual Scorecard's based on this Roadmap, assessing BC’s progress towards electrifying space and water heating and cooling systems in new and existing buildings.

 

Updated Building Electrification Roadmap

As of April 2026, a new BC Building Electrification Roadmap has been released. Informed by engagement with over 200 stakeholders, the 2026 Roadmap provides clear direction for the next five years and supports sustained collaboration and action across the building sector.