May 2022: New regulations approved for space heating and hot water

Following a series of engagements from 2021 - 2022 on both space heating and hot water regulations, City staff brought forward two new regulations to Council, that were approved on May 17, 2022:

All air conditioning units permanently installed into detached homes are to be two-directional heat pumps (can provide both cooling and warming).
All renovations greater than $250,000 in value must include electric space and hot water heating upgrades.

Two pieces of regulation included in the public and industry engagement process were deferred to 2023 and 2024, to allow more time to refine the regulations and conduct further consultations. These pieces included:

Time of replacement for hot water heating equipment in detached homes.
Time of replacement for space heating equipment in detached homes.