Existing Buildings & Retrofits
Richmond’s existing buildings are responsible for around 400,000 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions per year, which amounts to 40 per cent of the total community emissions. The City’s 2050 Community Energy and Emissions Plan outlines clear solutions to reduce our carbon emissions with respect to buildings. Retrofitting and decarbonizing existing buildings in Richmond is key to achieving our climate targets.
While this may appear to be a challenge, it can also be viewed as an excellent opportunity to bring benefits to local residents and businesses by improving energy efficiency, resilience and comfort, while reducing energy costs and boosting the local economy—all while considering future generations of Richmond residents. Check the resources below for more information about building retrofits and other related programs in Richmond.
Climate Friendly Homes Tour
Looking to make your home more comfortable and save on energy costs? Take part in the Climate-Friendly Homes Tour in Richmond on Saturday, April 26, from 11:00am to 2:00pm.
A home in Burkeville and another in Blundell will open their doors to show how they have successfully reduced energy consumption and carbon emissions.
Building and energy efficiency professionals will be on-site to answer questions about how to design or retrofit homes for improved comfort and reduced energy use. Visitors may drop in any time between 11:00am and 2:00pm, with each home tour taking approximately 20 to 30 minutes.
Tour attendees are encouraged to register their participation at eventbrite.ca/e/richmond-climate-friendly-homes-tour-2025-tickets-1316939303909. Depending on registration numbers, a free shuttle service may be available to transport attendees between locations. Registrants will receive updates about the shuttle service via Eventbrite prior to the event.
For more information on the Climate-Friendly Homes Tour, visit climatefriendlyhomestour.ca/
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Richmond Sustainability TeamExistingBuildings@richmond.ca