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B.C.'s first fossil fuel-free, zero-carbon hospital set to open in 2027

A new hospital being constructed near Duncan on Vancouver Island is set to become British Columbia's first facility free of fossil fuel use and will open in 2027 as a zero-carbon certified building.
The project is led by the Nuts'a'maat Alliance, which formed to deliver a hospital that meets community healthcare needs and reduces environmental impact.
The hospital features an all-electric, highly energy-efficient design with renewable energy, advanced ventilation, LED lighting, and water conservation systems to support patient and environmental health.
On Earth Day, April 22, Island Health announced that the hospital has earned the Zero Carbon Building – Design designation awarded by the Canadian Green Building Council, underscoring its dedication to promoting both community health and environmental sustainability.
This hospital advances Island Health's commitment to cut greenhouse gas emissions by half compared to 2010 levels by 2030, while reallocating savings to enhance patient services and strengthening the community’s capacity to respond to climate-related emergencies.

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