Being more energy efficient is good in many ways

Re: Fabian Dawson op-ed, Vancouver’s vision is simply fossil foolery

March 24, 2017
Op-ed
Published in The Province (March 24, 2017)
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Karen Tam Wu
Former Regional Director, B.C.

Infographic: Pembina Institute and The Atmospheric Fund

Energy efficiency is about more than saving electricity.

An energy-efficient building can lower your heating bills by more than 50 per cent, and they stay more comfortable and safe during a blackout or disaster.

Thirteen jobs are created for every $1 million invested in energy efficiency.

Karen Tam Wu, Pembina Institute

 

This letter originally appeared in the Province on March 24, 2017. 

The Pembina Institute and The Atmospheric Fund have created a handy infographic outlining the multiple benefits of energy efficient buildings. Learn more at pembina.org/efficiency. 

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Karen Tam Wu
Former Regional Director, B.C.

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