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University of British Columbia Regional District: Metro Vancouver

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The University of British Columbia, 2329 West Mall
Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4
604-822-2211

Community Info

Economic Region : Mainland/Southwest

Regional District: Metro Vancouver

Area Association: LMLGA

Climate Zone : Zone 4

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Utilities Data

Gas Provider: Fortis

Electricity Provider: BC Hydro

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Building Codes and other Regulations
Action Name Type Sector Big Move Category Department Commitment Yr Planned Yr Actual Link Description Connected to Plan(s) Plan Doc Plan Actions Community Verified?
Part 3 New Construction Regulation Buildings New Buildings Building Codes Expired June 25, 2023 View Action Doc

Part 3 Energy Step 3 + Part 3 Zero Carbon Moderate (EL-2)

 University of British Columbia
EV-Ready Building Requirements Regulation Transportation Electric Vehicles EV-Ready Building Requirements In Effect June 20, 2025 View Action Doc

Provide energized level 2 outlets as follows:
1. Each residential parking stall, including accessible parking stalls.
2. Each assigned parking stall for car share.
3. 10% of commercial parking stalls.
4. 50% of commercial accessible parking stalls, at a minimum of one stall per parking area.
All Level 2 charging must provide a minimum of 40A service and a minimum performance level of 12 kWh per stall, over eight (8)
hours. Load sharing (up to four-way) and load management systems may be utilized except for short term commercial stalls that
require a minimum performance of 48 kWh per stall. Exceptions may be granted in cases where utility mandated transformer
upgrades are required

 University of British Columbia
Part 3 New Construction Regulation Buildings New Buildings Building Codes In Effect June 1, 2025 View Action Doc

Residential neighbourhoods: Part 3 Energy Step 3 + Part 3 Zero Carbon Zero (EL-4)

 University of British Columbia
Actions
Action Name Type Sector Big Move Category Department Commitment Yr Planned Yr Actual Description Connected to Plan(s) Plan Doc Plan Actions Community Verified?
Implement a Waste Reduction Plan Plans and Targets Waste Waste Strategy, Plan or Targets Planned

implement a waste reduction plan for UNA aiming for a ultimate target of zero waste

 University of British Columbia
Energy Efficiency Targets Policies Buildings Existing Buildings Supportive Low Carbon Building Policies Planned

Establish an energy efficiency target for student residences

 Plan Doc Connected University of British Columbia
Energy Alternatives in New Buildings Policies Buildings Existing Buildings Supportive Low Carbon Building Policies Planned

starting in 2040 replace all natural gas in the neighbourhood DES with biogas or biomass

 Plan Doc Connected University of British Columbia
Energy Alternatives in New Buildings Policies Buildings New Buildings Supportive Low Carbon Building Policies Planned

All new student residences connect and all existng residences connect to the academic district energy system when boilers are replaced

 Plan Doc Connected University of British Columbia
Energy Alternatives in Building Retrofits Policies Buildings Existing Buildings Supportive Low Carbon Building Policies Planned

All new student residences connect and all existng residences connect to the academic district energy system when boilers are replaced

 Plan Doc Connected University of British Columbia
Energy Retrofits Policies Buildings Existing Buildings Supportive Low Carbon Building Policies Planned

retrofit 2.5% of student residences per year to achieve 20% energy savings

 Plan Doc Connected University of British Columbia
Expanded Transit Alternatives Outreach and Engagement Programs Transportation Shift Beyond the Car Training, Outreach and Engagement Planned

implement a transportation behaviour change program for students

 University of British Columbia
Expanded Waste Outreach and Engagement Programs Waste Waste Training, Outreach and Engagement Planned

implement a waste behaviour change program for students

 University of British Columbia
Expanded Transit Alternatives Outreach and Engagement Programs Transportation Shift Beyond the Car Training, Outreach and Engagement Planned

implement a behaviour change program to support mode shifting away from vehicles

 University of British Columbia
UBC Climate Resilient Multifamily Residential Design Requirements Policies Buildings New Buildings Other None

2023 CEA Climate and Energy Action Award Nominee – Responding to research that predicts future climate change, UBC’s campus and community planning department is aiming to show how multifamily residential buildings can be built to ensure that they remain comfortable and safe even as summer temperatures are expected to continue to rise. The 2050 Future Climate Ready design requirements are a first in BC and are intended to make the campus a model for other communities. In fact, the technical resources and ‘future climate weather files’ are available to jurisdictions across the province.

 University of British Columbia
UBC Future Climate Residential Building Design Requirements Policies Buildings New Buildings Other None

2022 CEA Climate and Energy Action Award Nominee

 University of British Columbia
UBC Neighbourhood Climate Action Plan Plans and Targets Leadership Leadership Other None October 15, 2024

2024 In 2024, the University of British Columbia adopted a Neighbourhood Climate Action Plan (NCAP) which sets a pathway to net-zero and climate resilient residential neighbourhoods on UBC’s Vancouver campus. The NCAP establishes ambitious targets to reduce community emissions from buildings, transportation and waste: 30% by 2035 and net-zero by 2050.

 University of British Columbia

Plans

All Plans for University of British Columbia

Plan Name Status Most Recent Plan Type Plan Category Plan Actions
Climate Action Plan 2030

 In Effect 2021 Overarching Adaptation / Mitigation Corporate University of British Columbia
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Neighbourhood Climate Action Plan

 In Effect 2024 Overarching Adaptation / Mitigation Community University of British Columbia
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AFUE
Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency. AFUE is a measure of the fuel efficiency of a heating system. It takes into account normal operating losses such as start-up, standby, and cycling. The higher the AFUE rating, the more efficient the heating system is.

AHRI
Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute. AHRI is a trade association that uses third party testing and certifies the performance of different Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems available in North America. A listing of products and their performance is available in the AHRI Directory (www.ahridirectory.com).

Argon
Argon is a gas used to fill the space between window glazing. Argon has a lower heat conductivity than air, and suppresses gas movement between the glazing. A window filled with Argon gas will reduce heat loss better than a window filled with regular air.

Asbestos
A fibre commonly found in many building supplies, including insulation materials, such as vermiculite. If asbestos is exposed the fibres can become airborne in the interior of the home. Inhalation of asbestos fibres can lead to different forms of cancer and scarring of the lungs. Check Health Canada’s website for more information.

ASTT
Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of BC. ASTT is BC’s independent certifying body for applied science technicians.

BTU
British Thermal Unit. A Btu is a unit for heat. It is used to measure the heat output of a heating system. One Btu is the amount of heat energy given off by a typical birthday candle.

Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)
CFCs are ozone depleting chemicals. Older appliances that use refrigerant (freezer, refrigerator, heat pump, etc.) are common sources of CFCs and need to be recycled properly to prevent CFCs from being released into the atmosphere. Visit ENERGY STAR® for more information.

CFL
Compact Fluorescent Lamp (or Light). CFL bulbs are rated to last up to 10 times longer and use around 70% less energy than regular incandescent bulbs.

Combustion Spillage
Oil, wood, or gas burning appliances produce heat by burning fuel. Burning fuel produces combustion gases, which are normally vented to the outdoors through a chimney or vent pipe. Combustion spillage is the unwanted flow of combustion gases into the home. Combustion spillage (also known as backdrafting) occurs when a home becomes depressurized, and harmful combustion gases (such as carbon monoxide, a colourless and odorless gas) are sucked back into the home through vents or a flue. Depressurization can occur when a home is very air tight and exhaust fans, such as range hoods, bathroom fans, the dryer etc. are running at the same time. If too much air is being exhausted at one time, it can cause depressurization. If carbon monoxide is drawn into a living space of a home, it can sicken or kill the occupants. To learn more about combustion spillage, visit Natural Resources Canada’s website.

Conduction
Conduction occurs when heat moves through a material or building assembly (e.g. a wall). For example, the heat from a cast iron frying pan is transferred to the handle and eventually to your hand. Insulation reduces heat loss due to conduction.

Convection
Convection is the movement of heat through fluids such as water or air due to the temperature and density differences within the fluid. For example, warm air is lighter and will rise to the top while relatively cooler air will be heavier and fall to the bottom, creating a convection current. Drafts next to windows can be attributed to convection currents.

COP
Coefficient of Performance. COP is a measure of a heat pump’s efficiency. The COP is determined by dividing the energy output of the heat pump by the electrical energy needed to run the heat pump at a specific temperature. The higher the COP, the more efficient the heat pump.

Detached Home
A home where the walls and roofs are independent of any other building (i.e. not attached to any other building).

Dehumidistat
A device that monitors and maintains the set or preferred relative humidity in the air. If humidity levels rise above the level that you’ve set, the dehumidistat will automatically turn on an exhaust device such as a bathroom fan, to remove excess moisture from the home.

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