The interior of B.C. has long been a hotbed for off-the-grid and greener living, and today’s developers are leading the way in green building there. Keefer Ecological Holdings (run by environmental consultant Mike Keefer) is behind Aspen Grove, a cluster of low-rise, highly energy-efficient and responsibly developed residential buildings envisioned for Rossland’s Pinewood area. Vidorra developments is building Oso, billed as Golden’s most energy-efficient development, with around 50 apartments that promise a high-quality building envelope with lower heating costs, among other sustainable features. aspengrove.ca, vidorralife.com
Buy here: Average assessed value of a single-family home in Rossland was $338,000 in 2018 (up 18%)