Climate Action Strategy 2021 Taking Action on the Climate Emergency
Presentation slides detailing the CRD's climate strategy, emissions reduction targets, and requisition budget implications.
Climate Action Strategy 2021
Taking Action on the Climate Emergency
Climate Action Service
The CRD’s climate action service is a resource and facilitator for local governments, residents and organizations
- Provides local governments with support for planning and implementation of climate action plans and programs
- Enables and amplifies action; creates awareness through partnerships and regional collaboration
- Provides climate-related scientific information, data and indicators
- Supports the CRD in fulfilling its corporate climate objectives
Updated Climate Action Strategy
Vision
Through collective action, we eliminate emissions and foster healthy and resilient communities and natural areas now and in the future.
Targets
Reduce corporate GHG emissions:
- 45% ↓ by 2030
- Net-zero by 2050
Reduce regional GHG emissions:
- 61% ↓ by 2038
- Net-zero by 2050
Priorities
- Climate-focused decision making
- Sustainable land use, planning and preparedness
- Low-carbon mobility
- Low-carbon and resilient buildings and infrastructure
- Resilient and abundant nature, ecosystems and food systems
- Minimized Waste
Emissions Reduction Pathway – Regional Scenario
- Business as usual based on existing policy directives; one potential scenario
- Requires all levels of government and community to achieve
- The CRD will play a role in coordinating local policy and leading programs
Regional Building Energy Retrofit Program
Implementation and administration of a regional retrofit program to support emission reduction goals associated with the residential built environment
[Chart: 2019-2020 Capital Region Heating System Survey bar chart showing heating system types—Baseboard, Heatpump, Gas, Oil, Propane, Wood—for Single Family Dwellings in View Royal, Esquimalt, and Colwood]
Capital Region EV Infrastructure Roadmap
Hiring a Public Electric Vehicle (EV) Coordinator to implement the EV Roadmap and increase EV adoption.
[Chart: Line graph showing the Capital Region EV Infrastructure Roadmap with projected percentage of fleet growth from 2020 to 2030, targeting a goal of 25% EV adoption]
Corporate Energy Key Project Manager
A new role to coordinate an organization-wide approach to energy management in buildings and infrastructure that provide CRD services and programs in the community
Overview
| Initiative | Description | Year(s) | Cost impacts (2022) | Funding source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regional Building Energy Retrofit Program | Development, administration and implementation of a regional retrofit program | 2022 - 2026 | $603K | Requisition, Grant potential |
| Public EV Coordinator | Implementation of the Capital Region EV Roadmap to increase EV adoption | 2022 - 2025 | $247K | Requisition, Grant potential |
| Corporate Energy Key Project Manager | Create new role to coordinate organization-wide approach to energy management in buildings, fleet and infrastructure | 2022+ | $142K | Requisition |
Budget Implications
- Pending municipal consent for Bylaw No. 4468, the annual requisition for the regional climate action and adaptation service would amend the cap from $480K to up to $1.73M
- For 2022, the anticipated requisition would be ~$1.4M
Requisition Changes
- Current requisition: $480K
- With Bylaw Approval: $1.73M
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