Just read your opinion piece on projected future for natural gas heat in our homes.
Sending this note to you from my natural gas heated home in Whistler, one of the few municipalities in BC to go down the road of banning natural gas connections as of January 1 of this year.
Homeowners will not be able to obtain a building permit if the home energy system includes natural gas as the primary heating source.
As we know, winter low temperatures can quickly morph into the danger zone for humans without heat.
A few weeks ago, we had just such conditions here. Then the inevitable hard frozen tree limb broke off from ahigh, knocking out electricity. Situation was tense for many families here.
We know from history of the many deaths that happen when the power is knocked out for extended periods. Quebec, even Texas as examples.
Many would be quick to point out gas home heat appliances won’t function without electricity either.
But the 12 V sparker on my gas fireplace functions independently, regardless of blackouts.
I can’t help but believe this policy will result in fatalities down the road.
Good plan, BC NDP.
Steve Anderson
Whistler
