Moving towards a bold green jobs plan for BC : Moving towards a bold green jobs plan for British Columbia

Economic Impact of Energy Efficiency and Green Buildings Jobs Intensive and low emissions Construction, repair and maintenance work involved in energy retrofitting and green building construction is low emissions and labour intensive. [...] Develop the training capacity and skilled workforce necessary to meet the demands of energy efficiency retrofitting and design, construction and materials manufacturing in the ‘green buildings’ sector. [...] January 2013 Policy Ideas 6 2009 Forestry and G reen Jo bs in B C. Buildings, Energy Efficiency Retrofits and Green Jobs in BC o Consider a special role for the non-profit sector and trades in delivery of training and employment programs. [...] Commit to a wide ranging incentive- and regulation-based policy agenda supporting energy efficiency upgrades in BC buildings and higher energy efficiency standards in new construction (as outlined in the Green Jobs BC “Buildings and Retrofits” policy document). [...] Goals: • Economic diversification that maximizes jobs per cubic metre cut, including: o New jobs in value added processing and manufacturing o New jobs in processing usable wood waste o New jobs in research, development and marketing of wood and pulp-based products Policy Actions: • Provide support for the development of regional value added clusters in wood and pulp and paper products • Increase