Visit Climate Friendly Homes in New Westminster on April 26, 2025 to see firsthand what people are doing to make their homes more comfortable and climate friendly.

 

The Climate Friendly Homes Tour is an opportunity to see climate-friendly homes and a chance to engage with experts and homeowners who have successfully implemented sustainable living practices in their homes. Visitors will be able to view and learn about technologies and techniques that improve home comfort and climate friendliness.

 

By participating in the Climate Friendly Homes Tour, attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the positive impact changes to the home can have on the environment, as well as their own well-being. Whether you are a homeowner looking to make improvements, a renter interested in adopting green habits, or simply an enthusiast curious about the latest advancements in climate-friendly technologies, this tour has something for everyone.

 

Contractors, Energy Advisors, and other experts will be on site at some locations to share knowledge and answer questions during the day.

 

Sustainable Home Info Sessions

The City of New Westminster Climate Action Hub (NWCAH) is hosting select properties on the Tour that take a holistic approach to climate change and incorporate climate adaptation and biodiversity alongside emissions reductions achieved by retrofits, green infrastructure and passive cooling.  At these properties, talks will be provided by local experts on topics ranging from how to stay safe in significant heat events, stormwater management, how to increase biodiversity and create bird and pollinator habitat, building electrification, and how the City of New Westminster can support retrofits.  There will be something for everyone as information on all housing types will be provided.

 

The talk schedule can be found on the registration website.  Registration is free, but it is required to visit these specific properties. For people who want to bike between these sites, secure bike storage will be provided.

 

Visit climatefriendlyhomestour.ca/new-westminster to learn more, register for the Sustainable Home Info Sessions homes, and see all participating homes! Note: registration is NOT required for other homes on the Climate Friendly Homes Tour.