Ms. Morag Keegan-Henry, Field
Organizer, Force of Nature appeared before the Committee seeking to promote
the use of renewable energy in Burnaby. The speaker requested the City to
consider the creation of an expedited permitting process for small solar
energy projects, which would benefit homeowners and stimulate market uptake
of solar technology.
**Mr. Zhao arrived
at the meeting at 6:04 p.m.**
It was noted that this expedited
permitting process has already been adopted by other Canadian municipalities,
including Toronto, Calgary, and Colwood.
In addition the speaker requested
the City to consider the adoption of the NRCAN Solar Ready guidelines, which
would require new buildings to be built so that they can easily be outfitted
with solar energy installations later. Variants of this legislation have
been adopted by Edmonton, Port Coquitlam, New Westminster, and North
Vancouver.
**Ms. Katharine
Harrison, Force of Nature, arrived at the meeting at 6:14 p.m.**
In conclusion, the speaker requested
the City to apply to become the 6th Canadian Solar City.
Arising from discussion, the
Committee introduced the following motion:
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