Discover how local governments can accelerate the implementation of heat pumps and the transition to efficient, low-carbon heating and cooling.
Hear from Jessica McIlroy, Director of Government Relations at the Pembina Institute and Councillor of North Vancouver, and Betsy Agar, Director of Buildings Policy at Efficiency Canada as they talk about the challenges municipalities face with heat pumps—and share practical solutions to them.
There’ll be plenty of time for questions and group discussion, to share challenges and opportunities with other local elected leaders.
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This Chapter is facilitated by Councillor Will Cole-Hamilton and open to current and former local elected leaders who are members of Climate Caucus.
To become a member (free), sign up here or email olivia@climatecaucus.ca with any questions.
Speaker Bios:
Betsy Agar
Betsy Agar is the Director of Buildings Policy at Efficiency Canada. She has worked in building energy efficiency for over 25 years. Drawing on her technical background as a building science engineer, she has spent the last decade+ advocating for the building decarbonization and climate adaptation. Her work involves research, engagement, and knowledge mobilization to drive systemic changes through policy and regulatory reform and market transformation.
Jessica McIlroy
Jessica is the director of government relations with the Pembina Institute’s communities and decarbonization team, supporting policy advocacy across teams and across governments. Jessica is also currently a city councillor with the City of North Vancouver and is passionate about advancing climate policy and action within local governments. She currently sits on the B.C. Municipal Climate Leaders Council Steering Committee and the Climate Caucus Board of Directors.
