The attack on Natural Gas continues in North Cowichan

Have your voice heard !! Wed. Oct 4th. Be there, speak for your future.

Oct 02, 2023

Dear COAP members, this is the final battle it seems to retain natural gas installs in new buildings as staff is presenting their report to council on Wed. Surprisingly staff is not recommending that NC accelerate the BC Step Code to 3 and 4 before being implemented by the Province. However, we have 4 (to 3) council members who seem dead set on accelerating this plan to remove choice for energy, and cost builders more to build ( which would be passed on to the buyer or renter). This should have gone to a referendum, but since it has not, this may be the last chance to have our say. According to their email :

“Low-carbon new buildings

North Cowichan will be aligning the Building Bylaw to reflect provincial Step Code requirements for space and water heating in buildings.

As of May 1, 2023, the province requires all new residential and commercial buildings to demonstrate compliance with the BC Energy Step Code:

Step 3 for Part 9 buildings (single-family homes, duplexes, townhomes)

Step 2 for Part 3 buildings (larger apartment buildings, commercial, mixed use, office)

IMPORTANT TO KNOW: Building Permit Applications are required to be compliant with the minimum mandatory requirements and applications must include a Pre-Construction Report from an Energy Advisor.

North Cowichan will consider adopting Zero Emission Step Code EL-3, once the Building Bylaw is amended in October, with EL-4 effective July 1, 2024. We will also be engaging with the building industry to make sure we are on the right path with this roll out.

First three readings of the Building Bylaw amendment will be on the October 4 Council agenda, with adoption tentatively scheduled on October 18.

North Cowichan is progressing to the highest steps to build better homes while reducing carbon emissions and heating costs. This would mean that newly constructed buildings are energy-efficient and use low-carbon energy sources.

Already, more than half of new homes built in North Cowichan use electric energy for space and water heating.

The BC Energy Step Code is a provincial set of standards to construct energy-efficient and airtight buildings. These compliance standards ensure that the province will be Net-Zero Energy Ready by 2032. To reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with space and water heating in buildings, the Province has developed the Zero Carbon Step Code.

Stay tuned for updates to the Building Bylaw and next steps on an engagement process for a higher Zero Emission level.

Learn more at www.northcowichan.ca”

So will they consult with builders first !? or will the zero carbon zealots just pass this through on Wed?

According to the August Environmental Advisory Committee Report we are well on our way to ramping up our initiatives to meet our “ Net Zero Goals”

Staff’s recommendation:

This is only the beginning, as new builds will then turn into requirements for your old building ( already in the planning phase . You must upgrade with this loan provided by the municipality, which will then be attached to your home. You will not be able to sell or live in your home without meeting thesezero-carbonn goals.

See UK :

Politicians voted in favour of a new online safety bill recently this week which will mean that UK citizens can now be jailed for 5 years for challenging the official government narrative online. KISS GOODBYE TO YOUR HOME

At the same time this week politicians also voted in favour the WEF new energy bill to achieve net zero. The new energy bill which was devised by the WEF means that home owners must now comply with strict new rules which will soon be imposed. The changes required are extremely expensive modifications which will cost the average householder tens of thousands of pounds to implement. If you do not comply with these demands the government will now have the power to fine homeowners up to £15k and if you can not or will not pay this fine you will be jailed for 12 months. Home owners can not sell the property until the required modifications have been actioned nor can they rent out the property until the modifications have been actioned. These are very costly modifications which many people will simply not be able to afford, with these new rules which will coincide with price hikes across the board in all other areas many brits will soon be bankrupt.” source :

https://twitter.com/PhoneixReloaded/status/1704978300429312236

A Sample speech:

“In 2014, the CVRD joined ICLEI, pledging allegiance to three UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):, people-centered development, low-emission development, and resilient development. ICLEI, established in 1990, quote “supports Agenda 21 and later Agenda 2030. The term "resilient cities" was introduced in 2002, coinciding with ICLEI's agenda for eco-mobility in cities—See our transportation plan.

In 2019, a climate emergency was declared based on a letter fraught with fear-mongering and unscientific hyperbole, supported by a mere fraction of the number of people COAP's membership holds. This decision triggered the initiation of numerous initiatives, new staffing, the creation of special reserve funds, and a plan projected to cost us $500 million for implementation. The sole scientific basis cited was from the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), an entity that has recently revised its report

Your recent mailout claims alignment with a net-zero plan, echoing the step code's goal. But what is "net zero"? Reflecting on this, one realizes the importance of comprehending the policies voted upon. The proposed net-zero measures, if enforced, will deter builders, inflate home costs, raise living expenses, grant a monopoly to BC Hydro, and, according to your climate specialist, won't contribute globally to emission reduction measurements.

A critical point of contention is the pursuit of "net zero," a concept seemingly embraced without a clear understanding. Reflecting on the fact that life on Earth relies on carbon, attempting to achieve "net zero" without thoughtful consideration is concerning. As elected representatives, the responsibility lies in comprehending the implications of policies and not merely deferring to staff.

Raising concern, it appears that not one councilor read the IPCC report, the foundation of current policies. The IPCC report, riddled with flaws and revised due to inaccuracies, now serves as the backbone for decisions impacting citizens' lives. Thousands of scientists contest the UN agenda and climate narrative.

Additionally, it's noteworthy that a councilor with a background in the oil and gas industry now advocates for a government monopoly on energy, eliminating citizens' affordable choices. Why should North Cowichan endorse a monopoly ( BC Hydro) and advocate for a government entity? It raises questions about the council's impartiality and commitment to citizens' welfare.

Moreover, the proposed gas ban may disproportionately affect First Nations communities. Sixteen First Nations are part of the FNLP, and a gas ban threatens their economic agreements with British Columbia. This isn't merely a matter of policy; it's a question of justice and equity. I implore you to consider the social implications and harm to the livelihoods of First Nations individuals arising from such policies.

In closing, I urge you to genuinely represent the diverse voices within your community who are already suffering under energy/fuel costs”

Just a few links to ponder :

Heat pumps :

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/money/consumer-affairs/how-much-buy-heat-pump-cost-install-save-money-green-tech/?s=03#:~:text=They%20don't%20work%20well%20in%20poorly%20insulated%20homes&text=Homes%20need%20to%20be%20well,systems%2C%20such%20as%20underfloor%20heating

Wind and solar panel myth :

https://archive.ph/Iyzei

Wind and Solar Environmental hazard :

https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-65602519

Private property vanishing :

https://www.technocracy.news/wef-private-property-and-privacy-will-vanish-by-2030/

Climate: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2425775/Climate-scientists-told-cover-fact-Earths-temperature-risen-15-years.html

ICLEI ( go to maps and members to find the CVRD) :

https://iclei.org/our_approach/

Great SubStack piece on the 30x30 plan ( Canada has adopted as well) :