The 2026 BC Building Electrification Roadmap Launch Webinar - May 12 2026

BC has made real progress in building electrification, but momentum must accelerate. The 2026 BC Building Electrification Roadmap builds on the foundation set in 2021, outlining the actions needed to overcome persistent barriers, align industry and government, and scale to transition to low carbon buildings through electrification. Much has changed in the policy and implementation landscape in the past 5 years, and this renewed roadmap, a milestone shaped by months of engagement with more than 200 stakeholders across British Columbia, will chart the course for the next 5 years and beyond. The roadmap calls on actors across the province – including governments, utilities, building owners and managers, trades and professional associations – to continue accelerating efforts to transition to a low-carbon building stock. Attendees learned about key recommendations and work already underway. Following the presentation, there was a panel discussion about priority actions that local organizations are advocating for and advancing in the near term. Speakers: Tom Berkhout, Birch Energy and Climate Consulting Chris Moore, City of Victoria Ian Cullis, Landlord BC Host: Mariko Michasiw, B2E, ZEIC