Newer condo buildings energy hogs: study (in B.C.)

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British Columbians living in newer high-rise condos likely have a higher energy footprint than they might think, according to new data from B.C. Hydro.

The Crown corporation compared the electricity consumption of condominium buildings that were constructed after 2010 and higher than five storeys to others built in the last four decades, and found the newer condos used almost twice as much electricity per square foot.

This is due at least in part to newer buildings being equipped with amenities such as hot tubs, media rooms and gyms.

B.C. Hydro has seen an almost 22 per cent increase in the number of apartment and condominium accounts since 2011.

https://www.timescolonist.com/business/newer-condo-buildings-energy-hogs-study-1.23790582