The City of Port Moody’s Zoning Bylaw includes requirements for electric vehicle charging infrastructure in the city. For new residential units, all parking spaces must include an energized outlet capable of providing Level 2 charging for an electric vehicle, excluding:
-visitor parking spaces
-secondary suite parking spaces
-new parking spaces for existing units

For all commercial parking, 20% of the parking spaces must include an energized outlet capable of providing Level 2 charging for an electric vehicle, excluding:
-visitor parking spaces
-new parking spaces for existing units

Energy Step 4 beginning January 1, 2024.

Group C: residential – greater than six stories or non-combustible construction (excluding hotels and motels): Step 3, OR: Step 2 (BCBC) with a low carbon energy system

Group C: residential – six stories or fewer with combustible construction (excluding hotels and motels):
Step 3, OR: Step 2 (BCBC) with a low carbon energy system

Group D: businesses and personal services: BCBC
Group E: mercantile occupancies: BCBC
Group C: hotels and motels: BCBC

Energy Step 4 + Zero Carbon Zero (EL-4) beginning January 01, 2025.

Energy Step 5 + Zero Carbon Zero (EL-4) beginning January 01, 2027.

Group C: Residential Occupancies, six storeys or less: Energy Step 3, OR: Energy Step 2 with a Low Carbon Energy System (EL-2) beginning January 1, 2024

Group C: Hotels and Motels; Group D Offices (Businesses and Personal Services); Other Group D and E (Mercantile) Occupancies: Energy Step 2 (BCBC)

Group C: Residential Occupancies, six storeys or less: Energy Step 3 + Zero Carbon Zero (EL-4) beginning January 01, 2025.

Group D Offices (Businesses and Personal Services): Energy Step 2 (BCBC) + Zero Carbon Zero (EL-4) beginning January 01, 2025.

Group C: Residential Occupancies, six storeys or less: Energy Step 4 + Zero Carbon Zero (EL-4) beginning January 01, 2027.

Group D Offices (Businesses and Personal Services): Energy Step 3 + Zero Carbon Zero (EL-4) beginning January 01, 2027.

Develop and implement a green buildings policy for the construction and renovation of City-owned facilities

Develop and implement a green buildings rezoning policy for development applications

Develop a resilient, zero-emissions plan for all existing buildings that includes addressing indoor air quality, and climate risks where possible.

Develop a resilient, zero-emissions plan for all new buildings that includes addressing indoor air quality and climate risks where possible.

Create public education campaigns to increase awareness of zero-emission transportation, including active options and zero-emission vehicle options.

Develop a resilient, zero-emissions plan for all new buildings that includes addressing indoor air quality and climate risks where possible.

Since 2004, we have collected 32,000 tonnes of recyclables through our curbside waste collection service. In 2010, the City expanded its green waste collection program, previously limited to yard trimmings, to include food scraps and other kitchen waste. Since then, 26,725 tonnes of green waste have been collected and diverted from the landfill.

Develop a strategy and adopt the BC Energy Step Code in advance of the provincial timeline.

We have installed electric vehicle charging stations for public use at seven locations that can accommodate a total of 13 vehicles. There are six Level 2 charging stations and one DC Fast Charging station.

We require electric vehicle charging infrastructure in all new residential and commercial developments. All parking spaces for new dwelling units, all accessible parking spaces, and 20% of commercial parking spaces must include an energized outlet capable of providing Level 2 charging for electric vehicles.

Develop and implement a green buildings rezoning policy for development applications

Since 2012 the City has been adhering to the Green Fleet Policy as commitment to environmental sustainability in its corporate operations. The purpose of this policy is to provide guidance to City staff on purchasing and managing the City’s fleet in order to minimize greenhouse gas emissions and other detrimental environmental impacts.

Accelerate and fund implementation of the Master Transportation Plan projects to reduce GHG emissions by 2030, including accelerating alternative transportation goals, and initiatives focused on transit, transit-oriented development, and paths and trails.

Identify and implement policies to support the highest and best use of City-owned parking and curb space.

Develop business license requirements and regulations through street and traffic bylaws that support low-emission ride-hailing services and autonomous vehicles

Develop a community zero-emissions mobility strategy.

Develop a zero-waste strategy for City facilities and City events.

Develop a community and commercial focused zero waste strategy.

By 2030, all new and replacement heating and hot water systems are zero emissions

By 2030, all oil and propane heating and hot water systems are replaced with zero emission systems

By 2050, all buildings have replaced heating and hot water with zero emission systems

Develop a resilient, zero-emissions plan for all existing buildings that includes addressing indoor air quality, and climate risks where possible.

We are improving the energy efficiency of the Civic Centre, Recreation Complex, and Arts Centre by making significant repairs to the building envelopes. Higher-performing building envelopes (with improvements to insulation, windows, and doors) prevent heated or cooled air from leaking out – this reduces the amount of energy needed to make indoor spaces comfortable.

New exemptions are included in the Zoning Bylaw to encourage green building features. Floor area exemptions support passive design (e.g. thicker walls, improved insulation, and natural ventilation). Height, siting, and floor area exemptions support sustainable energy systems that provide higher building energy performance.

Develop and implement a green buildings policy for the construction and renovation of City-owned facilities

Revise the City’s Sustainability Report Card to include performance measures to reduce operational and embodied GHG emissions and climate risks.

Create public education campaigns to increase awareness of zero-emission transportation, including active options and zero-emission vehicle options.

Advocate for significant policy changes that reduce emissions including the Province (Right-to-Charge legislation), Metro Vancouver (tolls, congestion charging, TDM), TransLink (zero emission fleet), ICBC (alternative insurance), car-sharing services and the Port of Vancouver.

Work with partner organizations on public education campaigns to increase awareness of waste reduction tools, programs and information.

Develop policy and procedures to embed climate mitigation and adaptation considerations throughout day-to-day City business.

Review existing City regulations and initiatives with a climate lens

Integrate climate budgets in the municipal budget process.

Develop climate resilient landscaping strategies for public lands

Develop a green infrastructure policy and program

Implement strategies to protect, restore, and connect ESAs city-wide.

Develop and regularly update the invasive species management program

Develop an urban forest management strategy

Continue to increase public awareness and engagement with environmental programs

Continue to partner with local stewardship groups

Develop and implement a natural assets management plan with consideration of a carbon budget.

Incorporate climate change considerations into the City’s water distribution and wastewater collections systems

Incorporate climate change considerations into integrated stormwater management process and planning.

Implement effective utility management principles for the management of the water distribution and wastewater systems (e.g. municipal metering of sanitary, effective utility management principles.

Incorporate climate risks into asset management planning.

Work toward water usage metering on all properties through a phased program.

Enhance public engagement and education on water conservation and flood preparedness

Ensure City departments are adequately staffed and equipped to respond to extreme weather events.

Access grants to support emergency preparedness and ensure City financial reserves are consistently available in the case of extreme events.

Identify and prepare public properties to act as emergency support centres as needed.

Develop an extreme weather response plan with a focus on supporting the most vulnerable populations.

Continue to inform and facilitate community education about preparedness across hazards, and build stronger connections with community associations and businesses with the aim of improved preparedness for extreme weather events.

Build partnerships and collaborate on connecting those most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change to available services (e.g. access to inclement weather shelters).

Encourage density and mixed-use neighborhoods around transportation hubs through the Official Community Plan and development applications.

Create and implement a policy to encourage development of complete, compact communities that enable the residents’ easy access to daily needs.

Require developers to include comprehensive transportation demand management (TDM) strategies in proposals for new large development projects.

Apply a climate risk lens to a review of existing hazard mapping and associated Development Permit Areas.

Target park acquisition on an ongoing basis to support the Parks and Recreation Master Plan recommendations by adding a climate lens.

Improve standards for erosion and sediment control for new developments and City projects.

Develop a sea level rise strategy to assess and respond to coastal flooding, coastal squeeze, shoreline erosion and inundation.

Continue to work with the Fraser Basin Council on the Lower Mainland Flood Management Strategy and public education on flood risk.

Perform comprehensive climate audits on all civic facilities and prioritize upgrades where feasible and highest risk.

Develop and implement a green buildings policy for the construction and renovation of City-owned facilities.

Develop a strategy and adopt the BC Energy Step Code in advance of the provincial timeline.

Revise the City’s Sustainability Report Card to include performance measures to reduce operational and embodied GHG emissions and climate risks.

Revise the City’s Sustainability Report Card to include performance measures to reduce operational and embodied GHG emissions and climate risks.

Develop and implement a green buildings rezoning policy for development applications.

Develop a resilient, zero-emissions plan for all existing buildings that includes addressing indoor air quality, and climate risks where possible.

Develop a resilient, zero-emissions plan for all new buildings that includes addressing indoor air quality and climate risks where possible.

Initiate/continue discussions with federal and provincial governments to advocate for authority, financing tools, benchmarking, and other policies essential for achieving zero emissions buildings.

Initiate/continue discussions with federal and provincial governments to advocate for authority, financing tools, benchmarking, and other policies essential for achieving zero emissions buildings.

Explore opportunities for partnerships and financing strategies to support residents and business owners to address climate action for buildings.

Explore opportunities for partnerships and financing strategies to support residents and business owners to address climate action for buildings.

Explore the feasibility of creating a renewable energy hub where the City could generate or partner with organizations to produce renewable energy, and use this energy to power buildings and equipment.

Conduct a utilization assessment of the City’s fleet and identify opportunities to increase efficiency and reduce GHG emissions.

Accelerate and fund implementation of the Master Transportation Plan projects to reduce GHG emissions by 2030, including accelerating alternative transportation goals, and initiatives focused on transit, transit-oriented development, and paths and trails.

Develop a community zero-emissions mobility strategy.

Develop a community zero-emissions mobility strategy.

Identify and implement policies to support the highest and best use of City-owned parking and curb space.

Develop business license requirements and regulations through street and traffic bylaws that support low-emission ride-hailing services and autonomous vehicles.

Consider creating pedestrian priority zones in key areas.

Work with Port Moody schools to engage in School Travel Planning.

Advocate for significant policy changes that reduce emissions including the Province (Right-to-Charge legislation), Metro Vancouver (tolls, congestion charging, TDM), TransLink (zero emission fleet), ICBC (alternative insurance), car-sharing services and the Port of Vancouver.

Advocate for significant policy changes that reduce emissions including the Province (Right-to-Charge legislation), Metro Vancouver (tolls, congestion charging, TDM), TransLink (zero emission fleet), ICBC (alternative insurance), car-sharing services and the Port of Vancouver.

Create public education campaigns to increase awareness of zero-emission transportation, including active options and zero-emission vehicle options.

Create public education campaigns to increase awareness of zero-emission transportation, including active options and zero-emission vehicle options.

Develop a zero-waste strategy for City facilities and City events.

Develop a community and commercial focused zero waste strategy.

Initiate/continue discussions with Metro Vancouver to advocate for initiatives and policies to reduce waste, increase capture of methane at landfills, and increase reporting and awareness on waste generation.

Work with partner organizations on public education campaigns to increase awareness of waste reduction tools, programs and information.

2023 CEA Climate and Energy Action Award Nominee – Born from Port Moody’s climate action plan, the CRHBP puts the City on a trajectory to achieve net-zero emissions buildings by 2050 by encouraging fuel switching, accelerating requirements for low-emission new construction, addressing embodied emissions, topping up incentives for retrofits, and implementing a zero-emissions building policy for civic facilities.

2022 CEA Climate and Energy Action Award Nominee

2021 CEA Climate and Energy Action Award Nominee