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

The Nuts'a'maat Alliance is overseeing the construction of a new Cowichan hospital near Duncan, which will be British Columbia’s first hospital designed to operate without fossil fuels and is expected to open in 2027.
Island Health announced the project on Earth Day 2025 to support its goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent from 2010 levels by 2030.
The hospital features a highly energy-efficient, all-electric design with advanced ventilation, renewable energy, water conservation, and LED lighting to minimize environmental impact.
B.C. Minister Bowinn Ma emphasized that new hospitals are being constructed to serve local residents for many years ahead, incorporating innovative designs that promote health and sustainability.
The hospital’s sustainable design aims to improve patient care by freeing resources, aligns with Island Health’s commitment to a healthy planet, and sets a new standard for environmental sustainability.

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