Comments on B.C.'s Proposed Green Building Code

December 21, 2007
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This submission comments on the proposed energy efficiency changes to the British Columbia Building Code. The recommendations have been developed and endorsed by 10 local governments, environmental organizations, businesses and industry groups.

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