CleanBC review calls for renewal, not retreat.

An independent review found CleanBC has cut emissions about 20% below 2007 levels but will likely meet only about half of its 2030 target; the report recommends renewing the program and speeding electrification.

CleanBC was launched in 2018 with the stated goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. An independent review led by climate-policy experts and informed by people and communities across the province has been released. The report finds CleanBC has reduced emissions about 20% below 2007 levels but is likely to achieve only about half of the province's 2030 target. The authors conclude the program needs renewal and acceleration rather than retreat. Key findings: - CleanBC policies and programs have contributed to a measurable reduction in emissions, cited as about 20% below 2007 levels, but current measures are not on track to meet the 2030 target. - The review’s top recommendation is to speed electrification, including setting clear electrification targets and tracking progress. - Transportation and buildings show progress (for example, rising heat pump use and cleaner fuels) but face barriers such as higher upfront costs and expired rebate programs. - The report calls for stronger coordination with Indigenous partners, alignment with the U.N. Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, and improved intergovernmental coordination and data sharing. Summary: The review describes measurable emission reductions and other benefits while finding current policies are insufficient to meet the 2030 goals. Undetermined at this time.