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Commence development of CARIP Rebate Policy and Corporate Carbon Neutral PlanContinued work from the Green TeamPartnered with Fortis to add Energy Specialist staff to focus on natural gas conservation activities and raise participation rates in staff behavioural energy reductionEncourage sustainability throughout the organization through Sustainability Action TeamAcknowledge staff through internal City Manager's Sustainability AwardsUpdated corporate inventory for years 2007 through 2011Enhanced training and development on topics of climate change mitigation and adaptation throughout numerous CRD departmentsUndertook business case analysis on development of ecosystem offsets in parks and watershed landsDesigned dashboard platform that includes all Corporate Sustainability Indicators, including energy use and associated emissions on an overall corporate level and by function and made available on the Metro Vancouver intranet siteIntegrated offset purchasing into budgeting processContinued implementation of Strategic Energy Management PlanExecuted Memorandum of Agreement with member municipalities to undertake regional emission reduction initiativesAssisted member municipalities with measuring and reporting corporate emissionsStarted upgrades to corporate energy use databaseActive participation in BC Hydro Workplace Conservation Awareness ProgramLaunched Workplace Energy Conservation Program at four aquatic centres and 11 Surrey Libraries locations (held monthly events to engage staff, completed two surveys to assess employee awareness of and behaviours around energy conservation before and after the program)Developed new Financial Management System that will include the capacity to report on GHG emissions and energy useCompleted City's Corporate Carbon StrategyWith audits complete, need to review findings to inform projects for 2012 and beyondContinued building and lighting education and awarenessConducted water audits of 4 municipal facilities and are currently undergoing retrofitsContinued consultation with BC Hydro on implementation of energy efficiency opportunitiesCompleted a Detailed Study and proposal to perform a complete energy-efficiency retrofit of the City's 15 largest buildingsReview of office space needs completed, including a view to energy consumption and waste per capitaCompleted level 2 energy audits for 56 civic buildings by AMERESCO, resulted in energy performance being high with few recommendations for improvementParticipated in consortium of municipalities around BC and BC Hydro to create design criteria and specifications around LED street lights, share experiences with pilot projects, and pursue group purchasing discountsContinued staff education and awareness campaign to reduce energy use affected by staff behaviourBuilding Optimization Program for H2O Aquatic Center and City Hall Participated in Earth Hour 2012, turning off all non-essential lights in all municipal buildings for the event and encouraging Township residents and businesses to do the sameUndertook energy audit and feasibility study of SEAParc Recreation Centre and Panorama Recreation CentreCompleted air leakage inspection study for Water Offices, CRD Headquarters and Parks Headquarters buildingsAdjusted property tenancy agreements for Regional Park Security Resident properties which encourages reduction in residential utility consumption (i.e. Natural Gas, Electricity, Water, etc.)Continue to explore options to connect main office building to City's District Energy System Firehall energy assessments and retrofits in the Robson Valley Completed study for developing energy reduction plan for Hope Recreation Pool Three Energy Management 101 workshops were conducted for Metro Vancouver employeesIncorporated walkthrough energy audits for all civic municipal building concurrent with our yearly condition assessments and completed building envelope assessments at five facilitiesCompleted and implemented the Building Energy Management PlanPreparation for the replacement of existing JAMES Plant co-gen system with a new methane co-gen system that maximizes the recovery of the biogasCompleted District Energy Feasibility study for City Centre campusDeveloped plans for installation of rooftop solar thermal system for domestic hot water at Civic Facility (municipal hall) Studies completed into the use of wood-pellet burning furnaces at RDCO facilities in order to improve efficiency and reduce GHG emissionsCompletion of a Water System Energy Recovery Study

Exploring and identifying future Integrated Resource Recovery opportunities by Metro Vancouver and NRCThree studies were conducted on the topics of Carbon Sequestration of Biosolids Land Application, Carbon Tracking in Biosolids Management, and Potential for Emissions Offset Protocol Development for Biosolids Application Activities Examined the proposition of high performance cleaning of biogas produced at waste water treatment plants and landfills to the most stringent standardsAssisted Qualicum Beach with feasibility study for geothermal heating at Civic CentreCompleted feasibility study for solar wall installation at Community CentreContinued to undertake studies on viable energy alternatives for Surrey, and develop plans to integrate the positive outcomes from this researchUsed beta-testing tool that is being developed by SFU School of Mechatronics, comparing economic and environmental performance of conventional and alternative fuel vehiclesInitiated CO2 Utilization Market Study to determine feasibility of recovering CO2 from Metro Vancouver processes and other industrial processes in the regionSmart Driver program being developedPlanned for deployment of electric vehicle charging infrastructure at the Township's Municipal Hall and Operations Centre to enable the future integration of electric vehicles into the Township's vehicle fleetCompleted an E3 fleet re-evaluation, revealing improvements in several aspects of the Townships fleet incl. reduction in cumulative idling times and improvement in overall fleet efficiencyBike to Work Week participation and sponsorshipFVRD has the potential to monitor vehicle idling, and fuel consumption through fleet complete softwareContinued existing initiatives for encouraging use of alternative modes of fleet for commuting and corporate travel (promotion of Bike to Work week, use of corporate bike fleet, promotion of transit fare tickets and passes)Continued implementing the City’s Sustainable Green Fleet policy, outlining sustainability-based initiatives (e.g. right sizing vehicles and increasing fleet fuel efficiency while meeting operational requirements, promotion of new anti-idling bylaw as component of driver training and orientation programs for new hires)Expanded capacity of the City employee carpool programLaunched pilot program - among various Fleet Demand Management (TDM) initiatives - that pools City vehicles from all departments for use by all employees

Implemented a 'quick-start' operational review to reduce fuel useRenewed City fuel contract with tougher green provisionsInvestigated potential to get carbon credits from “avoided deforestation” of the Sumas Mountain property (forested area recently purchased by Metro Vancouver and protected from deforestation for development), timber survey was conductedUndertook study on Sea Level Rise and Climate Impact on Metro Vancouver ParksUndertook study on effect of sea level rise and climate change on existing Metro Vancouver Regional Parks and neighbouring shorelines by estimating the current and future extreme water levels, and comparing them against topographic survey dataDeveloped Corporate Climate Change Standard (CCCS, Draft Metro Vancouver Climate Projections standards) to standardize assumptions for relevant future climatic factors (e.g. rainfall, temperature, etc.) used to manage and design corporate infrastructureFurther enhancements to the emissions/life-cycle components of the procurement decision making modelDeveloped framework for green procurement strategyElements of draft Sustainable Purchasing Program were developed based on interviews with managers across the City and involvement in a municipal collaborative for sustainable purchasingCreated new Sustainability Coordinator position within the Sustainability OfficeWaste reduction education and awarenessConducted a waste audit of Civic Facilities to estimate how much waste could be diverted with an improved recycling systemDeveloped policies for corporate waste, and initiate paperless agendasReviewed potential alternate methods for collecting corporate waste (goal to reduce waste and increase diversion rates)Implemented waste diversion program at City Hall that included on-site composting and recycling for refundable containers (in addition to the ongoing single stream recycling)Hired corporate zero-waste coordinator to waste reduction and diversion programs in City facilitiesDeveloped Green Operations plan including waste strategy for City facilities Rolled out Corporate Waste program for facilitiesContinued development of a carbon-reducing ammonia removal pilot project Organic fertilizer trials continue to explore the viability of using more environmentally friendly products, to help preserve water qualityContinuing work with UBCO on biosolid treatment options targeted at the reduction of biosolids and the production of usable by-productsFurther refined water conservation plan for municipal parksReceived Okanagan Basin Water Board grant to partner with UBC Okanagan to improve management and monitoring of irrigation data systems to conserve water and energyConducted environmental impact assessment of Craigflower pump station and incorporated a number LID techniques such as permeable paving and bioswales to reduce stormwater loadsMonitored flow and rainwater retention associated with corporate green roof and living wall Undertook water audit of Panorama Recreation Centre

Continued to review/adopt new technologies and fuelling solutions where appropriate and applicable (e.g.. electric, natural gas, and higher blends of biodiesel)

Expansion of use of water meters aimed at controlling water consumptionStudy was undertaken on the GHG emissions from the lagoons and stockpiles of wastewater residuals (Iona Island Waste Water Treatment Plant) Develop Green Operations Plan to implement strategy for water use in major City operations

Partnered with Fortis to add Energy Specialist staff to focus on natural gas conservation activities and raise participation rates in staff behavioural energy reduction

Enhanced training and development on topics of climate change mitigation and adaptation throughout numerous CRD departments

Designed dashboard platform that includes all Corporate Sustainability Indicators, including energy use and associated emissions on an overall corporate level and by function and made available on the Metro Vancouver intranet site

Executed Memorandum of Agreement with member municipalities to undertake regional emission reduction initiatives

Launched Workplace Energy Conservation Program at four aquatic centres and 11 Surrey Libraries locations (held monthly events to engage staff, completed two surveys to assess employee awareness of and behaviours around energy conservation before and after the program)Developed new Financial Management System that will include the capacity to report on GHG emissions and energy use

Completed a Detailed Study and proposal to perform a complete energy-efficiency retrofit of the City's 15 largest buildings

Completed level 2 energy audits for 56 civic buildings by AMERESCO, resulted in energy performance being high with few recommendations for improvementParticipated in consortium of municipalities around BC and BC Hydro to create design criteria and specifications around LED street lights, share experiences with pilot projects, and pursue group purchasing discounts

Participated in Earth Hour 2012, turning off all non-essential lights in all municipal buildings for the event and encouraging Township residents and businesses to do the sameUndertook energy audit and feasibility study of SEAParc Recreation Centre and Panorama Recreation CentreCompleted air leakage inspection study for Water Offices, CRD Headquarters and Parks Headquarters buildingsAdjusted property tenancy agreements for Regional Park Security Resident properties which encourages reduction in residential utility consumption (i.e. Natural Gas, Electricity, Water, etc.)

Incorporated walkthrough energy audits for all civic municipal building concurrent with our yearly condition assessments and completed building envelope assessments at five facilities

Preparation for the replacement of existing JAMES Plant co-gen system with a new methane co-gen system that maximizes the recovery of the biogas

Developed plans for installation of rooftop solar thermal system for domestic hot water at Civic Facility (municipal hall) Studies completed into the use of wood-pellet burning furnaces at RDCO facilities in order to improve efficiency and reduce GHG emissions

Exploring and identifying future Integrated Resource Recovery opportunities by Metro Vancouver and NRCThree studies were conducted on the topics of Carbon Sequestration of Biosolids Land Application, Carbon Tracking in Biosolids Management, and Potential for Emissions Offset Protocol Development for Biosolids Application Activities Examined the proposition of high performance cleaning of biogas produced at waste water treatment plants and landfills to the most stringent standards

Continued to undertake studies on viable energy alternatives for Surrey, and develop plans to integrate the positive outcomes from this researchUsed beta-testing tool that is being developed by SFU School of Mechatronics, comparing economic and environmental performance of conventional and alternative fuel vehiclesInitiated CO2 Utilization Market Study to determine feasibility of recovering CO2 from Metro Vancouver processes and other industrial processes in the region

Planned for deployment of electric vehicle charging infrastructure at the Township's Municipal Hall and Operations Centre to enable the future integration of electric vehicles into the Township's vehicle fleetCompleted an E3 fleet re-evaluation, revealing improvements in several aspects of the Townships fleet incl. reduction in cumulative idling times and improvement in overall fleet efficiency

Continued existing initiatives for encouraging use of alternative modes of fleet for commuting and corporate travel (promotion of Bike to Work week, use of corporate bike fleet, promotion of transit fare tickets and passes)Continued implementing the City’s Sustainable Green Fleet policy, outlining sustainability-based initiatives (e.g. right sizing vehicles and increasing fleet fuel efficiency while meeting operational requirements, promotion of new anti-idling bylaw as component of driver training and orientation programs for new hires)

Launched pilot program - among various Fleet Demand Management (TDM) initiatives - that pools City vehicles from all departments for use by all employees

Investigated potential to get carbon credits from “avoided deforestation” of the Sumas Mountain property (forested area recently purchased by Metro Vancouver and protected from deforestation for development), timber survey was conducted

Undertook study on effect of sea level rise and climate change on existing Metro Vancouver Regional Parks and neighbouring shorelines by estimating the current and future extreme water levels, and comparing them against topographic survey dataDeveloped Corporate Climate Change Standard (CCCS, Draft Metro Vancouver Climate Projections standards) to standardize assumptions for relevant future climatic factors (e.g. rainfall, temperature, etc.) used to manage and design corporate infrastructureFurther enhancements to the emissions/life-cycle components of the procurement decision making model

Elements of draft Sustainable Purchasing Program were developed based on interviews with managers across the City and involvement in a municipal collaborative for sustainable purchasing

Conducted a waste audit of Civic Facilities to estimate how much waste could be diverted with an improved recycling system

Reviewed potential alternate methods for collecting corporate waste (goal to reduce waste and increase diversion rates)Implemented waste diversion program at City Hall that included on-site composting and recycling for refundable containers (in addition to the ongoing single stream recycling)

Organic fertilizer trials continue to explore the viability of using more environmentally friendly products, to help preserve water qualityContinuing work with UBCO on biosolid treatment options targeted at the reduction of biosolids and the production of usable by-products

Received Okanagan Basin Water Board grant to partner with UBC Okanagan to improve management and monitoring of irrigation data systems to conserve water and energyConducted environmental impact assessment of Craigflower pump station and incorporated a number LID techniques such as permeable paving and bioswales to reduce stormwater loads

Study was undertaken on the GHG emissions from the lagoons and stockpiles of wastewater residuals (Iona Island Waste Water Treatment Plant)


Launched Workplace Energy Conservation Program at four aquatic centres and 11 Surrey Libraries locations (held monthly events to engage staff, completed two surveys to assess employee awareness of and behaviours around energy conservation before and after the program)

Participated in consortium of municipalities around BC and BC Hydro to create design criteria and specifications around LED street lights, share experiences with pilot projects, and pursue group purchasing discounts

Three studies were conducted on the topics of Carbon Sequestration of Biosolids Land Application, Carbon Tracking in Biosolids Management, and Potential for Emissions Offset Protocol Development for Biosolids Application Activities

Continued existing initiatives for encouraging use of alternative modes of fleet for commuting and corporate travel (promotion of Bike to Work week, use of corporate bike fleet, promotion of transit fare tickets and passes)Continued implementing the City’s Sustainable Green Fleet policy, outlining sustainability-based initiatives (e.g. right sizing vehicles and increasing fleet fuel efficiency while meeting operational requirements, promotion of new anti-idling bylaw as component of driver training and orientation programs for new hires)


Undertook study on effect of sea level rise and climate change on existing Metro Vancouver Regional Parks and neighbouring shorelines by estimating the current and future extreme water levels, and comparing them against topographic survey dataDeveloped Corporate Climate Change Standard (CCCS, Draft Metro Vancouver Climate Projections standards) to standardize assumptions for relevant future climatic factors (e.g. rainfall, temperature, etc.) used to manage and design corporate infrastructure

Climate Action Revenue Incentive Program – Corporate ActivitiesCommunity Populations 0-5,000Direct ActionsAction Category Local Government Action

Building and Lighting 100 Mile House Replacement of aging lighting, heating equipmentBuilding and Lighting Alert Bay Retrofit buildings through grants to reduce GHG emissions

Building and Lighting Alert Bay

Building and Lighting Armstrong

Building and Lighting Cache Creek Installed condensing boilers in the pool to more efficiently heat waterBuilding and Lighting Cache Creek Installed solar blanket on pool over the winter

Building and Lighting Chase

Building and Lighting Chetwynd Upgraded lighting at Public Works shop and Water Treatment PlantBuilding and Lighting Chetwynd Re-roof arena, elevator shaft, maintenance roof & lobbyBuilding and Lighting Chetwynd Lighting upgrades to T-8 fixtures, some exterior upgrades to LEDBuilding and Lighting Chetwynd New Overhead doors at Public Works Shop

Building and Lighting Chetwynd

Building and Lighting Clearwater Installed programmable thermostat in District officeBuilding and Lighting Clinton Replaced Christmas lighting with LEDBuilding and Lighting Clinton Changed public washroom light fixtures over to CFLs

Building and Lighting Cumberland

Building and Lighting Elkford District Continued to implement LED street light test sections within the community

Building and Lighting Fernie

Building and Lighting Fort St. James Installed new energy-efficient windows in the fire hall

Building and Lighting Fraser Lake Village

Building and Lighting Fraser Lake Village New lights and retrofit to library

Building and Lighting Gold River Village

Building and Lighting Gold River Village Installed Low-e ceiling in the Curling Rink to reduce energy

Building and Lighting Grand Forks

Building and Lighting Granisle Started renovations of Firehall to increase energy effiencyBuilding and Lighting Greenwood Added light sensors to many public buildings

Building and Lighting Harrison Hot Springs Insulated the crawlspace in Village Office to make the building more energy efficient

Building and Lighting Houston Continued to implement energy efficiency retrofits to municipal buildings where possible

Building and Lighting Invermere One solar municipal building constructed

Building and Lighting Keremeos

Building and Lighting Keremeos Village buildings had motion sensored lighting installed

Building and Lighting Keremeos Replaced an old electric and an old gas hot water tank with on demand hot water systems

Building and Lighting Lantzville

Building and Lighting Lillooet District

Building and Lighting Lillooet District

Building and Lighting Logan Lake Significantly improved the insulation in one of the municipal buildingsBuilding and Lighting Lumby Village Upgrades to our Arena (lighting and dehumidifier)

Building and Lighting Lumby Village Energy efficient retrofits installed at Arena (dehumidifier) and lighting upgrades

Building and Lighting Mackenzie District Two streetlights replaced with LEDs

Building and Lighting Mackenzie District Three high pressure sodium (HPS) fixtures in cold storage facility replaced with LEDs

Building and Lighting Mackenzie District Roof of mechanic's shop insulated

Building and Lighting Mackenzie District

Received approved application for the reclamation of the Community Hall at Jubilee Park. This will include retrofitting the building with additional insulation and energy efficiency

Replaced 24 conventional streetlights with energy-efficient LED lights on a major downtown street

Applied for funding (UBCM Gas Tax) to retrofit existing Community Hall - unsuccessful in obtaining funding

Arena facility expansion incl. energy efficient lighting, DDC controls for mechanical equipment, HRV units in all dressing rooms, domestic hot water condensing boiler

Continued with selected lighting upgrades including energy efficient fluorescent tube retrofits

Comprehensive lighting retrofit was initiated in 2012 incl. replacement of 400w Pulse Start Metal Halide high bay ice surface lights with 250w induction technology

Replace all old lights at library. Turning down of heat at municipal office, firehall & public works when not in use

Installed energy efficient lighting in the Village Curling Rink, Community Centre, Jack Christenen Centre and Library

Several of the large equipment bay doors have been replaced with new doors with a hire R value and improved weather stripping to prevent heat loss from the build

Installed two new energy efficient heating systems. One in the Village Office and Victory Hall

Replacement of lighting in Fire Hall apparatus bay with more efficient bulbs leading to reduction in energy usage and cost

Upgraded all light fixtures in municipal buildings- replaced ballasts and bulbs with high efficiency components; expected savings of 4,400 hours per year

Utilized storm windows during the winter in district building to conserve heat. Blinds closed at night in district building

Made application to the Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund to assist in financing the replacement of the arena ice plant and renovation of the ice plant room

Climate Action Revenue Incentive Program – Corporate ActivitiesCommunity Populations 0-5,000Direct Actions

Building and Lighting McBride

Building and Lighting Metchosin

Building and Lighting Midway Completed replacement of energy efficient lighting a number of Village Owned Buildings

Building and Lighting Midway Replaced rubber matting in arena with recycled insulated mattingBuilding and Lighting Montrose Completed partial lighting retro-fit in Community Hall

Building and Lighting Naksup Village of

Building and Lighting Osoyoos Town of All 18 windows replaced at Town Hall energy rated, low e, argon

Building and Lighting Osoyoos Town of

Building and Lighting Pemberton Insulated municipal buildingsBuilding and Lighting Pemberton Continue to renovate municipal buildings for more energy efficienciesBuilding and Lighting Port Alice Village office and the arena were refitted with energy efficient lightingBuilding and Lighting Port Alice Office and the Arena was refitted with energy efficient lightingBuilding and Lighting Port Alice Insulation was upgraded on the Public Works BuildingBuilding and Lighting Port Alice Insulation was upgraded on the Public Works BuildingBuilding and Lighting Port Edward Replaced old fixtures with modern energy efficient onesBuilding and Lighting Port Hardy Seine Float Building constructed with all energy efficient materialsBuilding and Lighting Port Hardy Auto light sensor switches installed at Municipal HallBuilding and Lighting Port Hardy Energy efficient heating system upgrade to Municipal Hall

Building and Lighting Pouce Coupe

Building and Lighting Radium Hot Springs Implemented optimizing siting and orientation of new buildingsBuilding and Lighting Radium Hot Springs Upgraded and improved efficiency of Sewer Treatment Plant

Building and Lighting Radium Hot Springs

Building and Lighting Rossland Replaced 44 streetlights downtown and christmas lights with LED lightsBuilding and Lighting Rossland Replaced hot water tank in City Shop with new on demand hot water systemBuilding and Lighting Sayward Replaced lighting with energy efficient lighting

Building and Lighting Sayward

Building and Lighting Sayward Installed new windows in pool areaBuilding and Lighting Sechelt Completed lighting retrofit on Municipal buildingsBuilding and Lighting Sechelt Replaced building envelope on Village's recreation centre

Building and Lighting Sicamous Continued to replace existing infrastructure to more energy efficiency equipment

Building and Lighting Sicamous Continued program to change exterior lighting to LED lightsBuilding and Lighting Spallumcheen Installed energy efficient lighting at Municipal Office and Public Works Shop

Building and Lighting Sparwood

Building and Lighting Taylor Changed T12 to T8 at firehallBuilding and Lighting Telkwa Continued to install and use solar energy lighting for community signage

Building and Lighting Telkwa

Building and Lighting Tumbler Ridge Removed inefficient lighting through the downtown area

Building and Lighting Tumbler Ridge Installed Dryotron dehumidification & energy recovery system in swimming pool facility

Building and Lighting Ucluelet Replaced all fluorescent lighting

Building and Lighting Ucluelet New Public Works buildings converted to LED lighting and installed on/off sensors

Building and Lighting Ucluelet Installed new electrical panels and energy efficient doors and windows at District office

Building and Lighting Ucluelet Maintained existing buildings to make as energy efficient as possibleBuilding and Lighting Ucluelet Insulated all public works buildings to reduce heating costsBuilding and Lighting Ucluelet Installed on-demand hot water at Helen Road Pumping Station

Building and Lighting Ucluelet Monitored and adjusted each lift station for optimum operation and energy efficiency

Building and Lighting Ucluelet Switched to LED Christmas lights on timer

Building and Lighting Valemount Participated in BC Hydro energy program and replaced all lighting in the Community Hall

Building and Lighting Valemount Upgraded heating system in community hallBuilding and Lighting Vanderhoof Installed new energy efficient windows in Municipal OfficeBuilding and Lighting Vanderhoof Installed new (energy efficient) lighting in Arena

Internal staff completed building assessment with electrician to identify some lighting replacements

Replaced older fluorescent light ballasts in the municipal hall with more energy efficient lighting

Installed two new opening windows in Village Office to allow natural cooling in summer and air freshening year-round

Constructed 3 public park washrooms with skylights, light sensors, low water consumption steel toilets, urinals, and faucets

BC Hydro/City of Dawson Creek employee toured all municipal buildings and made recommendations for more energy efficient lighting

Completed Administration Building renovation where energy saving components were installed such as automatic light shut offs, increased insulation, and lower voltage lighting

Saved energy costs by closing and draining public swimming pool for 2 months and by covering pool and hot tub with insulated blanket nightly

Evaluated adaptive lighting and prepared staged plans for replacement of existing HPS with LED Streetlights

Pursued partnership with BC Hydro requesting all community street lighting be changed to a more efficient LED lighting

Climate Action Revenue Incentive Program – Corporate ActivitiesCommunity Populations 0-5,000Direct ActionsBuilding and Lighting Vanderhoof Insulated ceiling in Arena

Building and Lighting Wells Converted lighting with energy efficient retrofits

Energy Generation Burns Lake

Energy Generation Canal Flats Retrofitted new municipal centre building with geothermal heating

Energy Generation Chetwynd

Energy Generation Clearwater Solar panels at Sewage Treatment plant to reduce hydro consumption

Energy Generation Enderby

Energy Generation Enderby Participate in biofuel boiler district energy system for public poolEnergy Generation Fraser Lake Village New solar lights at bathrooms and entrance signs to communityEnergy Generation Gibsons RCMP Geo-exchange heating system completed

Energy Generation Gold River Village

Energy Generation Grand Forks

Energy Generation Granisle

Energy Generation Greenwood Replace aging pool cover with a thermal pool coverEnergy Generation Harrison Hot Springs Made changes to the Village office furnace to make it more energy efficientEnergy Generation Invermere Installed solar hot water heat and power generation on one buildingEnergy Generation Port Hardy Allowed SRW for Wind farm establishmentEnergy Generation Sparwood Completed solar light installation on new trails where appropriateEnergy Generation Ucluelet Installed low sodium streetlights on Matterson Drive and PeninsulaEnergy Generation Ucluelet Purchased high-efficiency generator for Lost Shoe and Helen RoadFleet 100 Mile House Purchase of "Tool Cat" fleet vehicle Fleet Alert Bay Continue to use the electric truck purchased in 2009

Fleet Belcarra

Fleet Chetwynd Purchase of two new Fuel Efficient Pickup trucks for Public WorksFleet Clearwater Purchased new more fuel efficient truckFleet Clearwater Have anti idling policy for District vehiclesFleet Clinton Purchased new sander and dump boxFleet Clinton Replaced truck to new, smaller model

Fleet Clinton

Fleet Duncan Bio-diesel is used for all diesel powered vehicles in the fleetFleet Enderby Continue to maintain anti-idling policy for fleet Fleet Fraser Lake Village Shutting down of vehicles as much as we can depending on weatherFleet Fraser Lake Village Replacing older fleet vehiclesFleet Fruitvale Village Sourced energy efficient vehicles, purchase new heavy equipment

Fleet Gibsons

Fleet Grand Forks Adopted a new vehicle purchasing policyFleet Invermere Fleet review to be completed in 2013Fleet Lake Cowichan Anti-idling policy passed by Council for Town fleetFleet Lake Cowichan For winter months garbage collection reduced to pickups every other weekFleet Lantzville Staff training via webinar rather than travel to a courseFleet Lillooet District Staff carpool to meetings and conferences

Fleet Mackenzie District Implemented an anti-idling policy for District vehicles which it continues to monitor

Fleet Mackenzie District Purchased new chassis for the Fire Department Rescue Truck which is more fuel-efficient

Fleet Metchosin

Fleet Metchosin

Fleet Midway Purchased RTV utility fuel efficient vehicle for public works operationsFleet Montrose Completed upgrades to electric vehicle to maximise winter useFleet Naksup Village of Continue to monitor and reduce idling of fleet vehicles

Fleet Naksup Village of Considered GHG emissions and carbon footprint when purchasing new fleet vehicles

Fleet New Denver Sought funding for active fleet improvements (Mori Trail)Fleet Oliver Replaced one fleet vehicle with a more efficient model

Continue to refine the pellet heating system at the arena, 2012 emissions are down 35% over 2011

Removal of pool mechanical gas fired air handling unit and boiler, installation of heat recovery system incl. two air handling units, two condensing boilers and heat pumps

Implementation of biofuel boiler for heating Public Works shop and office, wastewater treatment buildings, and dog pound

Installed Heat Recovery System from the Curling Rink Ice Plant to provide heat to the Community Centre

Installed additional remote thermostats in the City Hall building to improve the balance of heat and cooling systems in an effort to reduce energy consumption

Started using Bio-mass furnace in firehall, reducing our energy consumption and emissions

Purchased RTV for municipal utility purposes to reduce use of municipal truck for routine maintenance

Approved purchase of smaller, more fuel efficient truck for Public Works department and the modification of snow removal equipment

Replacement of half-tonne truck with more efficient model; Replacement of loader with new fuel efficient model

Installed 800 l gas tank at municipal yard to fuel all the gas-powered fleet vehicles; Prior to the tank, all vehicles had to be refuelled by travelling outside the municipality

Replaced old inefficient dump truck with newer high efficiency diesel truck, and replaced two pickups with one, more efficient fleet vehicle

Climate Action Revenue Incentive Program – Corporate ActivitiesCommunity Populations 0-5,000Direct Actions

Fleet Osoyoos Town of Purchased GMC Sierra for Fire Chief and Hybrid Prius for Director of Community Services

Fleet Pemberton

Fleet Pemberton Continue to implement more efficient operating proceduresFleet Port Hardy Planning to move the Public Works yard to a more suitable locationFleet Port Hardy Participation in more web based meetings to avoid travelFleet Port Hardy Purchase of new more energy efficient ice resurfacerFleet Radium Hot Springs Encouraged efficient use of both personal and company vehiclesFleet Rossland Replaced sweeper truck and bucket truck with more efficient vehicles

Fleet Sayward

Fleet Sechelt Installed covered motorcycle & scooter parkingFleet Sechelt Provided driver training program for all outside crews

Fleet Sparwood

Fleet Sparwood Increased use of web based meetings/seminars reduced municipal travel

Fleet Taylor

Fleet Tofino Replaced one vehicle with a more fuel efficient vehicleFleet Tofino Installed car charges at Municipal Hall for public useFleet Ucluelet Used electrical vehicles for Fleet during AVICC ConferenceFleet Ucluelet Expanded dedicated business license/inspection vehicle for sharing by staff

Fleet Ucluelet Performed regular maintenance on all fleet vehicles to promote energy efficiency

Fleet Valemount Took more webinars to reduce staff travel

Greenspace Canal Flats Obtained lease for two Crown Properties to be converted to green space or park

Greenspace Clearwater

Greenspace Clinton Research memorial tree programGreenspace Duncan Trees were planted on some previously unplanted boulevards

Greenspace Fort St. James

Greenspace Fraser Lake Village Planting of over 400 trees and shrubsGreenspace Fruitvale Village Worked on tree replacement programGreenspace Fruitvale Village Replaced trees and worked on rain garden at the community hallGreenspace Gibsons Tree planting on boulevards and Brothers ParkGreenspace Greenwood Installed planters at City Hall with water reservoirsGreenspace Houston Planted trees in newly developed Mountainview CemeteryGreenspace Invermere Continued tree replacement and planting programGreenspace Lake Cowichan South Shore Road improvements started in 2012Greenspace Lillooet District Planted 200 trees in public places and parksGreenspace Lillooet District Reclaimed former dump site for green space, 30,000 square metersGreenspace Lillooet District Completed a Community Wildfire Protection plan (CWPP)Greenspace Logan Lake Planting of trees in strategically placed public spacesGreenspace Lumby Village Planted 20 trees last yearGreenspace Mackenzie District Trees planted around the Fire HallGreenspace Midway Xericaping done at Library, Municipal Office and Main Park EntranceGreenspace Naksup Village of Continue to accept memorial trees for planting along waterfront walkwayGreenspace Oliver Followed tree inventory workplan, planting of new treesGreenspace Osoyoos Town of 60k spent on Riparian restoration which included planting trees

Greenspace Port Alice

Greenspace Port Hardy Option of commemorative tree memorialGreenspace Port Hardy Created garden as part of the Seine Float project

Greenspace Port McNeil

Greenspace Radium Hot Springs Landscaped and seeded a 100 square foot area that was previously just dirt and gravel

Greenspace Rossland

Greenspace Rossland

Greenspace Sayward Planted trees and shrubs Greenspace Sparwood Planted 128 new treesGreenspace Sparwood Completed Leisure Centre Landscape Plan

Implemented several new operation changes to Public Works that reduced energy use in vehicles

Purchased mid-sized pickup truck to reduce use of larger less fuel efficient trucks by public works crew

Revised snow removal routes and parking policies which reduce vehicle time required for snow removal

Combined municipal trips; pilot project with District vehicle (during off-season with gardener's vehicle)

Planted 14 evergreen trees at Riverview Cemetery, with the assistance of the Trees for Canada Program

Planted permanent Christmas tree in municipal park instead of cutting a new one each year

Protective dike surrounding the Village has been cleared and now offers safer walking areas for residents and pets

Replaced existing gardens with native and drought tolerant plants along with rock and bark mulch to minimize water usage

Planted 54 large caliper trees flanking three city blocks Supportive by automated irrigation

Introduced new local xeriscape plants Supportive by irrigation system to downtown during revitalisation

Climate Action Revenue Incentive Program – Corporate ActivitiesCommunity Populations 0-5,000Direct ActionsGreenspace Tofino Planted trees at Lighthouse trail extension

Greenspace Wells Community Forest ApplicationOther - Procurement Ucluelet Encouraged eco-friendly options for stationary purchasesWaste Alert Bay Purchased better recycling boxes for the officeWaste Belcarra Research Metro Vancouver requirements for organics waste managementWaste Clearwater Recycling of paperWaste Clearwater Introduction of recycling bins at Ball ParkWaste Clinton Distributor of Eco Cards for Transfer station

Waste Fort St. James Contracted with a recycling company to pick up all recyclable waste from municipal office

Waste Fort St. James Initiated composting of food waste from municipal office

Waste Gold River Village

Waste Golden, Town of

Waste Houston Continued to provide a composting program through the District's Public Works Shop

Waste Invermere Council consideration of the composting report and business planWaste Keremeos Training days on proper composting techniques in coordination with the RDOSWaste Lantzville Reduce paper use by distribution of more documents electronicallyWaste Lillooet District New recycling bins in staff lunch room and officesWaste Lumby Village Implemented recycling station in the lunch room

Waste Lumby Village

Waste Mackenzie District Conducted an auction to dispose of surplus District items instead of consigning to landfill

Waste Mackenzie District Using less paper by sending reports and budgets out electronicallyWaste Mackenzie District Installed automatic paper towel and soap dispensers to facilitate conservationWaste Mackenzie District Sent electronic Christmas greetings from Mayor and Council instead of paper

Waste Mackenzie District

Waste Naksup Village of

Waste Naksup Village of

Waste Oliver Continued in-office recycling program

Waste Port Alice

Waste Port Alice Supports the local recycling society, with manpower and free space for recycling

Waste Port Hardy In office recycling awareness, recycling stations availableWaste Port Hardy Increase double sided printing of documents

Waste Pouce Coupe

Waste Pouce Coupe

Waste Pouce Coupe

Waste Pouce Coupe Recycling in Village Office resulting in less than one bag of garbage per week

Waste Radium Hot Springs Continued with the compositing program of organic matter at the Municipal Office

Waste Radium Hot Springs

Waste Regional District - Central Coast

Waste Rossland Reduced paper use by encouraging double sided copyingWaste Rossland Continued with internal recycling practices

Waste Rossland

Waste Rossland Continued use of laptops instead of printing Council AgendasWaste Sechelt Provided for collections of compostable waste at municipal hallWaste Sicamous Reduced paper use within the office by introducing I-Pads for CouncilWaste Sparwood Continued to recycle paper and cansWaste Sparwood Printed documents double sided wherever possibleWaste Sparwood Minimized waste by using reusable cups, plates and cutlery

Expanded waste diversion options for community residents including electrical/battery recycling, plastics recycling, "unplugged" small appliance recycling

Shred and recycle all confidential paper waste and recycle all other recyclable products (recycle stations installed)

Have chipping program / leave collection / composting and backyard composter program (in conjunction with the RDNO)

Ordered i-Pads to move towards electronic agendas for Council to reduce paper consumption

Reduced paper usage by encouraging double-sided printing and saving to digital file instead of printing altogether

Initiated conversion to paperless Council meetings: purchased iPads and developed procedures for producing digital agendas

New signage has been added to the transfer station to ensure that materials are properly separated

Recycle bins installed for Village Office incl. staff room (confidential and non-confidential recycling, plastic and cardboard)

Corporate credit cards were given to senior administration to reduce paper in purchasing and payables

Office move to electronic document storage, paperless meetings and online payment option for residents and businesses by purchasing software for website, document and meeting manager

Office recyclable materials are collected and disposed of in the public recycling containers offered by the Municipality

Site development completed at Thorsen Creek Waste & Recycling Centre to accommodate enhanced recycling program

Diverted 1100 truck loads of asphalt grindings from landfills and reused the grindings in new projects

Climate Action Revenue Incentive Program – Corporate ActivitiesCommunity Populations 0-5,000Direct ActionsWaste Taylor Composted District materials, recycling paper, bottles, cans

Waste Taylor

Waste Tofino Shredded Paper is given to local composting company

Waste Ucluelet

Waste Ucluelet Continue Public Works in-house composting for tree cuttings, clippingsWaste Ucluelet Reused church benches as outdoor public seatingWaste Ucluelet Reused old asphalt from road construction by contractorWaste Ucluelet Continue recycling in small craft harbour for all users of facility

Waste Ucluelet

Waste Ucluelet Used china plates and reusable utensils for all corporate meetings and conferences

Waste Valemount

Water/Sewer Armstrong Commenced a universal residential water metering programWater/Sewer Ashcroft Identification of leakage at community swimming pool

Water/Sewer Burns Lake Work started on new water pump motors and backup power supply for municipal supply

Water/Sewer Clearwater Relocated sewer lines to facilitate gravity feed system vs. pump in a commercial area

Water/Sewer Duncan Installation of water-efficient facilities at City HallWater/Sewer Enderby Posted water conservation signs in City HallWater/Sewer Fernie Conducted Leak Detection in City Neighborhoods

Water/Sewer Fort St. James Implemented repairs to water mains that were leaking into a fish bearing stream

Water/Sewer Fort St. James Improved waste water dechlorination treatment procedures

Water/Sewer Fort St. James

Water/Sewer Gold River Village Converted sprinkler heads in municipal parks to low flow

Water/Sewer Keremeos Installed micro-jet irrigation in Public Park watering systems to reduce water usage

Water/Sewer Keremeos Introduced night time watering at cemetery to reduce vaporationWater/Sewer Lillooet District Purchased energy efficient dishwasher; only wash full loadsWater/Sewer Logan Lake Continue water conservation program

Water/Sewer Mackenzie District

Water/Sewer Metchosin Shut off the water/irrigation to the Municipal grounds for the year to conserve water

Water/Sewer Montrose Continued monthly monitoring of existing water meters for on-going data collection

Water/Sewer Naksup Village of Repaired several leaks in water mains around the Village

Water/Sewer Naksup Village of

Water/Sewer Oliver

Water/Sewer Pemberton Develop the INI programWater/Sewer Port Hardy New waterline routed to reduce risk to fish bearing streamWater/Sewer Pouce Coupe Installed Smart Water Meters in all Municipal buildings

Water/Sewer Rossland

Water/Sewer Rossland Upgraded sprinkler system at Cooke Ave Ball Park to more efficient systemWater/Sewer Rossland Installed rain sensors on all City Park sprinkler system timers

Water/Sewer Rossland

Water/Sewer Sechelt Initiated tender process for innovative sewage treatment facilityWater/Sewer Sicamous Carried out annual water restrictions for summer seasonWater/Sewer Sparwood Leak detection program underway to conserve water and reduce pumping costsWater/Sewer Sparwood Installed water meters in District facilitiesWater/Sewer Taylor Treated raw sewer before release to environmentWater/Sewer Telkwa Re-insulated water treatment plant wallsWater/Sewer Tofino Provided low flow and energy savings rebate

Used electronic over paper files for internal communication & double siding where possible

Recycled "blow-down hazardous" trees from UCC riparian area used for Chamber of Commerce renovations and remainder of wood mulched for use on UCC pathways

Moved to paperless office practices incl. Council meeting by introducing I-Pads for Council members and by advising all district email "please don't print this email"

Public Works took over solid waste services from private contractor & working with business regarding cardboard recycling

Implemented repairs to fire hall drainage system that was eroding an embankment and polluting a fish bearing stream

Installed low-flow water faucets in Recreation Centre and other facilities when change outs are required

Continue to develop Waste Water Treatment Plant which includes a Reclaimed Water component, for sprinkling sports fields

Completed phase II of water twinning project which included the installation of residential water meters

Replaced ageing lines and effectively eliminating emergency repairs to routine breaks; reducing labour & fuel demands, 450 metres of new sewer, water and storm mains

Improved drainage through 3 downtown blocks drained by in-lane swales to mitigate previous ponding and blockage against curbs, reducing call-out based demand for labour/fuel

Climate Action Revenue Incentive Program – Corporate ActivitiesCommunity Populations 0-5,000Direct ActionsWater/Sewer Ucluelet Undertook regular leak detection

Water/Sewer Ucluelet Applied for grant to upgrade Merchantile Creek water systemWater/Sewer Ucluelet Replaced and upgraded outdated water mains to minimize risk of pipe failure

Climate Action Revenue Incentive Program – Corporate ActivitiesCommunity Populations5,000-10,000Direct ActionsAction Category Local Government Action

Building and Lighting Castlegar

Building and Lighting Creston Replaced all lightning and thermostats in buildings with energy efficient fixtures

Building and Lighting Creston Boiler in anaerobic reactor being replaced with more efficient unitBuilding and Lighting Kent Installed new energy efficient light fixtures in municipal buildingsBuilding and Lighting Kent Preparation of building for air quality monitoring station

Building and Lighting Kimberly Continued replacement of T12 lights with more efficient T8 lights in municipal facilities

Building and Lighting Kimberly

Building and Lighting Kimberly

Building and Lighting Kitimat Lighting in recreation facilities is being replaced with energy efficient lights Building and Lighting Kitimat Street lights replaced with higher efficiency units when possibleBuilding and Lighting Kitimat Continue replacement of facility and city lighting with energy efficient bulbs

Building and Lighting Ladysmith Constructed a LEED gold new municipal building-Ladysmith Community Services Centre

Building and Lighting Merritt Upgraded lighting at Firehall and Public Works shop for reduced energy consumption

Building and Lighting Nelson Completed a lighting design for the retrofit of Civic Arena lightingBuilding and Lighting Nelson Installed variable frequency drives on the City Hall cooling towerBuilding and Lighting Nelson Installed additional controls at the Police/Library building on the HVAC system

Building and Lighting Nelson

Building and Lighting Qualicum Beach Continued replacement of inefficient lighting fixtures in Town facilitiesBuilding and Lighting Quesnel Completed lighting retrofit to arena to high efficiency lightsBuilding and Lighting Revelstoke Upgraded lighting at the arena to more energy efficient fixtures

Building and Lighting Revelstoke

Building and Lighting Revelstoke Implemented stage heating controls to the electric boiler at the court house

Building and Lighting Smithers

Building and Lighting Smithers Replaced windows in Airport Terminal administration officesBuilding and Lighting Smithers Replaced controllers for departure doors to reduce heat loss

Building and Lighting Smithers Redirected heat from Electrical Room fan blowing outside, into Terminal lower level area

Building and Lighting Smithers Experimented with alternative ideas for snowplow management to save energyBuilding and Lighting Smithers Replaced furnace at Chamber of CommerceBuilding and Lighting Smithers Replaced arena boiler with higher efficiency model at Civic Centre/ArenaBuilding and Lighting Smithers Re-piped 3 large hot water storage tanks to increase energy efficiencyBuilding and Lighting Smithers Installed door interlocks to minimize heat loss (Public Works)



Building and Lighting Smithers Upgraded heating to improve energy efficiency

Building and Lighting Trail Continued conversion of lighting in civic buildings to Low E along with motion sensors

Building and Lighting Trail Converted street light to LED or higher efficiency depending on application

Energy Generation Kitimat Ongoing: Public pools are heated through a heat recovery system from the arena

Energy Generation Kitimat Continue established heat recovery system for public pool

Energy Generation Quesnel

Energy Generation Revelstoke

Fleet Castlegar Prioritized 'right-sizing' of fleet vehiclesFleet Creston Modernizing fleet with more efficient units

Fleet Kent

Fleet Kimberly Installed hot water on demand system at the Marysville Arena for filling the Zamboni

Fleet Kimberly Completed fuel efficient driver training program for municipal staffFleet Kimberly Right sized new fleet vehicles

Old HVAC system in Public Library was replaced with high efficiency heating and air conditioning appliances

Completed Power Factor analysis at Civic Centre Arena and implemented changes to reduce Power Factor surcharge

Installed and air-to-air heat exchanger and de-humidification system at the Kimberley Aquatic Centre

Upgraded HVAC system at the Fire Hall to a heat pump and added additional insulation to the building envelope

Added DDC controls and programmable thermostats in various buildings to increase energy efficiency

Installed block heater controllers (intelligent parking lot controllers to reduce energy usage) at airport

Installed block heater controllers (intelligent parking lot controllers) to reduce energy usage

Replaced single pane windows with energy efficient windows to reduce space heating demands at Ranger Park Facility

Installed solar hot water to the domestic water system in arena; upgraded hot water tank to a condensing hot water tank

Replaced heat pumps with high efficiency units at the community center, city hall, fire hall and museum

Replaced inefficient vehicles with more efficient vehicles including a fire response vehicle, grader and street sweeper

Climate Action Revenue Incentive Program – Corporate ActivitiesCommunity Populations5,000-10,000Direct Actions

Fleet Kimberly

Fleet Kitimat

Fleet Kitimat Continue established anti-idling policyFleet Ladysmith Anti-idle practice for municipal vehicles

Fleet Merritt

Fleet Merritt Use of bio-diesel in city Vehicles when appropriate

Fleet Merritt

Fleet Merritt

Fleet Nelson Continued using a 5% biodiesel blend in all fleet vehiclesFleet Qualicum Beach Purchased two electric vehicles for the municipal fleetFleet Qualicum Beach Installed 4 public charging stationsFleet Quesnel Continued enforcement of anti-idling policy for corporate vehiclesFleet Revelstoke Purchased two new transit buses

Fleet Smithers

Fleet Smithers Replaced dump/plow truck with a more efficient unit Fleet Smithers Replaced sidewalk/sander with more efficient modelFleet Trail Monitored and enforced anti-idling policyGreenspace Creston Planted 70 trees in parkGreenspace Hope 2012 Arborist recommendations in downtown central park completed

Greenspace Kimberly

Greenspace Kitimat Continue community tree planting program Greenspace Ladysmith Tree program on boulevards and through tree Canada Greenspace Merritt Completed Central Park PlanGreenspace Merritt Upgrade Dewolfe Way with landscapingGreenspace Merritt Added new trees to downtown coreGreenspace Revelstoke Increased awareness of native and drought tolerant species

Greenspace Smithers

Greenspace View Royal Continue boulevard planting programWaste Castlegar Continued the composting program at City Hall

Waste Creston

Waste Hope Placement of containers in staff areas for the collection and diversion of food scraps

Waste Kitimat

Waste Kitimat All Corporate buildings have recycling programs for bottles and paperWaste Ladysmith Carried out oil separation (oil recycling facility)Waste Ladysmith Printed tourism brochures on 100% FSC certified recycled paperWaste Ladysmith Initiated resurfacing of water spray park with recycled tires

Waste Qualicum Beach

Waste Quesnel

Waste Smithers Continued with existing recycling programs at all Town facilitiesWater/Sewer Castlegar Prioritized City parks for irrigationWater/Sewer Creston Completed audits on all Town systemsWater/Sewer Creston Purchased low flush toilets for all municipal buildingsWater/Sewer Creston Metering assessment in progress

Water/Sewer Creston

Water/Sewer Creston I&I metering in progress. Continue to reduce I&I by repairing leaks into sewer system

Water/Sewer Hope Continued work on SCADA standardisation of technology

Water/Sewer Kimberly

Water/Sewer Qualicum Beach

Worked with the Kimberley Trails Society, the Province and other local stakeholders to construct new biking and hiking trails

Ongoing: Anti-idling policy for fleet vehicles. New vehicle purchases consider minimum engine size for vehicle use

Continuing to build and optimize the existing public transit system - celebrated 5 years of public transit in Merritt

Reduce winter use of sand and salt and increased use of beet juice on roads-reduction in dust and sweeping

New garbage removal program with new bins for automated truck for more efficient pick up

Continued with existing anti-idling for Town vehicles under Policy ADM-003 adopted in 2008

Planted 6 trees on the newly created open space adjacent to Mark Creek and 12 trees on the Peaks to Platzl and Nurse's Trails

Developed concept for landscaping new Town parking lot on Second Ave (pilot project), using sustainable design principles for overall design and plant selection

Worked with local contractor to enforce bag limit, reducing amount of waste being transferred to landfill and increasing recycling

Ongoing: City Hall recycles can, bottles and juice boxes with proceeds going to local charity. All facilities have been equipped with recycling containers for bottles and a contract has been completed for paper and cardboard pick up

Town Hall and other municipal facilities are now connected to the regional composting system

Continued encouragement of reducing paper use - moving towards paperless processes; internal recycling of paper, plastics, batteries

Wastewater treatment plant will be undergoing upgrade, comprising modernizing and upgrading of systems, completion summer 2013

Installed water meters on several municipal water mains and conducted leak detection in order to identify areas for repair

Continued with implementation of automatic irrigation system to minimize water consumption at municipal facilities

Climate Action Revenue Incentive Program – Corporate ActivitiesCommunity Populations5,000-10,000Direct Actions

Water/Sewer Quesnel Continue to advance SCADA water control system to gain efficiencies with water system

Water/Sewer Smithers Improved stormwater infrastructure by utilizing stormwater wetland detention area to treat stormwater (through bioremediation) prior to being discharged

Climate Action Revenue Incentive Program – Corporate ActivitiesCommunity Populations 10,000-50,000Direct ActionsAction Category Local Government Action

Building and Lighting Campbell River Lighting upgrades completed at majority of City facilitiesBuilding and Lighting Campbell River Light tubes installed at Dogwood Operations CentreBuilding and Lighting Campbell River Completed blower upgrade at Norm Wood

Building and Lighting Central Saanich

Building and Lighting Central Saanich

Building and Lighting Central Saanich Regular maintenance and cleaning of HVAC systemsBuilding and Lighting Central Saanich Where feasible, use of passive ventilation

Building and Lighting Coldstream Review lighting in municipal buildings, replaced lighting in Public Works Facilities

Building and Lighting Courtenay Completed lighting retrofit in partnership with BCHydro for all Civic buildingsBuilding and Lighting Cranbrook Series of LED lights installed over pool in Aquatic Centre in 2012

Building and Lighting Dawson Creek

Building and Lighting Esquimalt

Building and Lighting Esquimalt

Building and Lighting Fort St. John Passivhaus construction in progressBuilding and Lighting Islands Trust Building confirmed is BOMA certifiedBuilding and Lighting Lake Country Installation of LED streetlightsBuilding and Lighting Lake Country Upgrade water pumphouse with installation to reduce heat loss

Building and Lighting Lake Country

Building and Lighting Langley City Upgraded Firehall lighting to induction lightingBuilding and Lighting Langley City Replaced swimming pool pump with variable-frequency drive unitBuilding and Lighting North Cowichan Fuller Lake Arena relamping renovation saving 122,199 kilowatt hours per year

Building and Lighting North Cowichan Energy efficient lighting design for new municipal hall addition and renovation project

Building and Lighting Oak Bay


Building and Lighting Oak Bay Repaired Tennis Bubble heating system to make it much more efficient




Building and Lighting Oak Bay Brighter lights in the indoor sports field allows for 2 banks of lights switched off


Building and Lighting Parksville

Building and Lighting Penticton Auditing and tracking bills in relation to energy use thru Smart ToolBuilding and Lighting Penticton FortisBC performed walk thru audit of AWWTP providing lighting rebates

Building and Lighting Penticton

Building and Lighting Penticton New roof of City Hall and Community PoolBuilding and Lighting Penticton T8 retrofits completed at Library/Museum



Building and Lighting Penticton Retrofitted 1158 ballasts, 2000 lamps and 97 LED Exit signs (incl. leased facilities)


Building and Lighting Penticton Installed new energy efficient blowers at waste water treatment plant

Construction of a new Fire Station built to LEED Silver standard incl. solar hot water heating, geothermal, motion sensitive lighting & bike storage

Replacement of aging HVAC equipment with energy efficient units with programmable thermostats

Continue to identify and upgrade all energy efficiency retrofits etc. to all municipal buildings

Completed energy efficiency retrofits at the Esquimalt Recreation Centre which incl. facility lighting upgrade; dehumidification reclaim system ; solar ambient heating system; air reclaim system ; and the replacement of the DDC system

Installed five new insulated apparatus bay doors and motors at the Public Safety Building (Fire) which will reduce energy consumption

Building upgrades (lights, water fixtures, HVAC, radiant flooring, etc) to the arena complex based on the Winfield Recreation Centre Master Plan (2006)

Energy efficient windows were installed at the Fire Hall, replacing 1938 single pane, loose windows

Changed temperature controls at Henderson Recreation Centre gym from manual to programmable controls, heat is only turned on when required

Implemented new policy for staff to fill one tennis bubble's courts before taking bookings for the second bubble; this allows for the heating to be reduced in the unused bubble

Reviewed times that heating came on and off in the tennis bubbles and were able to reduce the regular operating time for the gas heater by up to 1.5 hours per day

Reviewed humidity levels in ice rink and increased it by about 20% without causing operational problems. Previously the natural gas operated dehumidifier ran constantly; now it cycles on and off

Introduction of UV system in pool has improved the air quality so much that one of our exhaust fans now only runs during peak times

Continued optimization for energy performance for all facilities as part of ongoing maintenance and facility management

Right sized boiler in 2011 and completed performance assessment. Installed FortisBC Switch Off stickers on many switch plates

Participated in Fortis FLIP program and changed lights in 3 City facilities to energy efficient fixtures & bulbs

Turn off half of the high pressure sodium lights over rink all the time (3 of 5 banks on)

Upgraded T12 to T5 fixtures at WTP which are often on at least 12 hrs day and at AWWTP reduced KWh by 10-20% by retrofitting 20*175W and 6*125W with 12*54W and 8*30W

Climate Action Revenue Incentive Program – Corporate ActivitiesCommunity Populations 10,000-50,000Direct Actions

Building and Lighting Pitt Meadows

Building and Lighting Port Alberni

Building and Lighting Port Alberni

Building and Lighting Port Moody

Building and Lighting Regional District - Kitimat Stikine Upgraded lighting in the community centre

Building and Lighting Introduced new energy efficient Condenser & Chiller in arena

Building and Lighting Regional District - Sunshine Coast Improved building envelope at Ranger Station (Madeira Park facilities)

Building and Lighting Regional District - Sunshine Coast Reached substantial completion of Sechelt Aquatic Centre energy upgrades

Building and Lighting Salmon Arm Replaced windows at public works building

Building and Lighting Salmon Arm



Building and Lighting Sidney

Building and Lighting Squamish Improved insulation efficiency at the waste water treatment plant

Building and Lighting Squamish


Building and Lighting Squamish Replaced broken units in Senior Centre’s HVAC system to optimize efficiencyBuilding and Lighting Squamish Replaced 31 high bay halogen lights in the aquatic centre

Building and Lighting Squamish Replaced all pool boilers with energy efficient condensing boilers in the aquatic center

Building and Lighting Squamish Installed motion sensors for lights in staff areas at Brennan Park Recreation Centre

Building and Lighting Squamish Installed new thermostats at municipal hall to allow for energy efficient programming


Building and Lighting Squamish Replaced Christmas light fixtures with efficient LED fixtures



Building and Lighting Summerland

Building and Lighting Summerland

Building and Lighting Summerland Converted Christmas Lighting to LED to reduce electrical usageBuilding and Lighting Summerland Installed occupancy sensors for arena complex exhaust fansBuilding and Lighting Vernon Continuous lighting retrofits throughout City buildings

Building and Lighting Vernon

Building and Lighting West Kelowna Completed retrofit of Lakeview Heights Community Hall

Building and Lighting West Kelowna Installed new energy efficient HVAC system at Johnson Bentley Memorial Aquatic Centre

Building and Lighting West Kelowna

Building and Lighting West Kelowna

Building and Lighting West Vancouver


Building and Lighting Whistler Undertook substantial relamping of public works yard

Continued server virtualization to reduce hardware consumption and energy consumption

Energy efficient retrofits: new roof & HVAC system for City Hall, insulation & HVAC system for Fire Hall, HVAC system for Echo Aquatic Centre

Upgraded HVAC systems at Echo Centre, City Hall, and Fire Hall; new boilers for RCMP detachment

Completed lighting upgrade in parking garage. Improved DDC set up on City Hall to reduce consumption. Upgraded heating system in City Hall with high efficient boilers

Regional District - Mount Waddington

Shuswap Recreation Society (SRS) purchased electric ice edger to replace propane powered edger at the Shaw Centre

Shuswap Recreation Society (SRS) replaced three electrical pump motors at the SASCU Recreation Centre with more energy efficient motors

Shuswap Recreation Society (SRS) replaced tube-type heat exchanger for wading with more energy efficient plate exchanger

Completed construction of two new buildings designed to include passive solar lighting in Iroquois Park (Food Bank Building & Concession Building)

Replaced 97 light fixtures at Tantalus Fire Hall and replaced 75 light fixtures at operations office and workshop

Replaced DDC control system at forestry building to improve heating and cooling efficiency

Improved efficiency at Helping Hands Emergency Shelter by replacing the roof and adding insulation

Upgraded employee work stations with more efficient hardware to reduce power consumption

Recycled old servers and reduced power consumption by moving to new, modern and efficient virtual server infrastructure

Installed fan coils for the arena dressing rooms and civic building to eliminate 2 gas furnaces running 24/7

Installed energy efficient lighting, ballasts, and motion sensor switches at the Engineering and Public Works Office

Replaced all underground hot water heating distribution lines with energy efficient insulated piping for all facilities served by the City Hall central boiler

Purchased LED Christmas Lights for annual holiday light up at the Mount Boucherie Community Centre, replacing older less efficient strings of bulbs

Combined DWK 's fifth year birthday celebration with the Christmas Light Up and Winterfest Celebrations to eliminate the need for three separate events

Improved efficiency with new natural gas heating equipment in Cemetery, Operations Centre, & Library

Energy saving lighting retrofits at the Cemetery, Operations Centre, Municipal Hall buildings

Climate Action Revenue Incentive Program – Corporate ActivitiesCommunity Populations 10,000-50,000Direct ActionsBuilding and Lighting Whistler Undertook boiler upgrades at Meadow Parks Sports Centre

Building and Lighting Whistler Installed on-demand process hot water system at Whistler Wastewater Treatment Plant

Building and Lighting White Rock Converted streetlights and traffic signals to LEDBuilding and Lighting White Rock Updated Kent Street Activity Centre kitchen to high efficiency appliances

Building and Lighting Williams Lake

Energy Generation Campbell River Installed solar hot water monitoring device at Sportsplex

Energy Generation Courtenay

Energy Generation Dawson Creek Continue to drive emission reductions through clean energy projects

Energy Generation Esquimalt Installed solar ambient and heat recovery systems at the Esquimalt Recreation Centre

Energy Generation Fort St. John DE rec. area design development completeEnergy Generation Fort St. John Geoexchange system included on new fire hall

Energy Generation Lake Country

Energy Generation Lake Country Continued use of solar powered bus shelters

Energy Generation North Saanich District Installed three phased power at the fire hall expansion to save power consumption

Energy Generation Pitt Meadows Operated solar panels on South Bronson Community Centre to reduce need for energy

Energy Generation Regional District - Kitimat Stikine Installed energy efficient furnace in the community centre

Energy Generation Regional District - Powell River

Energy Generation Regional District - Powell River Installed water cistern system and hot water on demand system at the Northside Fire Hall

Energy Generation Regional District - Sunshine Coast

Energy Generation Regional District - Sunshine Coast Upgraded solar array at Sechelt Landfill

Energy Generation Salmon Arm Installed solar powered cross-walk signals at one location

Energy Generation Sidney Installed windmill in Iroquois Park to power aeration pumps for park water features

Energy Generation Squamish Installed solar powered cross walk beacons for Mamquam Elementary school zone

Energy Generation Summerland Heat recovery from the ice plant for the new RCMP building

Energy Generation West Kelowna Purchased energy through Bullfrog Power for the West Kelowna RCMP Detachment

Energy Generation Whistler Installed heat recovery system installed at Whistler Compost FacilityEnergy Generation White Rock Removed old wood stove from city owned facilityFleet Campbell River Continued fleet replacement with new hybrid vehiclesFleet Central Saanich Purchase of fuel efficient vehiclesFleet Central Saanich Purchase of a hybrid truck for Water/Sewer divisionFleet Central Saanich Routine checks of vehicle tire pressure to improve mileage

Fleet Central Saanich Use of biodegradable hydraulic oils, bio-greases and vegetable-based spray products

Fleet Colwood Installed two electric vehicle charging stations at City HallFleet Courtenay Purchase of electric bike for staff useFleet Courtenay Installed auxiliary in-cab heaters for most city vehicles

Fleet Dawson Creek

Fleet Fort St. John Right sizing fleet (continuous)Fleet Fort St. John Became a CAOC member

Fleet Lake Country

Fleet Lake Country

Fleet Langley City Order for replacement of 3 Engineering Dept. vehicles with more fuel efficient vehicles

Fleet Mission Right sizing of vehicles resulted in reduction in size of vehicles for some staffFleet North Cowichan Municipal fleet switched to biodieselFleet North Cowichan Municipal fleet anti-idling policyFleet North Cowichan Fuel efficiency consideration when replacing fleet vehiclesFleet Parksville Considered future smart car and hybrid technology for fleet purposesFleet Penticton Installed GPS

Retrofitted heating and cooling system at City Hall to ensure high efficiency and temperature regulation

Replacement of existing heating systems with high efficiency condensing boilers and heat pumps

Continue to operate the District owned Eldorado Hydro Electric Generating Station which generates 1.1MWh of renewable energy for sale to BC Hydro

Installed green technology exhaust removal systems in Northside and Malaspina Fire Departments

Implemented solar and air to air heat recovery systems as part of Sechelt Aquatic Centre upgrades

Continue to purchase right size vehicles for fleets, address fuel and idle-reduction through the City's Green Vehicle Policy

Purchase of small diesel dump utility vehicle (Toro Workman) for park staff to reduce dependence on full size pick-up and obtain greater fuel efficiency

Continuation of recommendations regarding Fleet replacement based on E3 Fleet Management Program

Climate Action Revenue Incentive Program – Corporate ActivitiesCommunity Populations 10,000-50,000Direct ActionsFleet Penticton Monitor and improve snow route and all fleet trip planning

Fleet Penticton Create Fleet Policy as per E3 programFleet Penticton Continue seasonal use of B5 and B20Fleet Pitt Meadows Staff carpooling for offsite meetingsFleet Pitt Meadows Employ "Ekko Courier" as corporate courier (use efficient hybrid vehicles)

Fleet Port Alberni

Fleet Port Moody Covered bike rack installed for City's Parks and Operations Centre (Works Yard)

Fleet Port Moody Computrol fuel management system installed. Expanded GPS to all fleet vehicles

Fleet

Fleet Purchased electric truck for landfill, replacing gas powered vehicle

Fleet Replaced older vehicles with newer, more fuel efficient vehicles for the fleet

Fleet Regional District - Sunshine Coast Implemented anti-idling policies for SCRD fleet vehicles and facilities

Fleet Regional District - Sunshine Coast Provided staff training on fuel efficient driving

Fleet Regional District - Sunshine Coast Installed EV Charging Stations at Gibsons Community Centre and Field Road office

Fleet Squamish

Fleet Squamish

Fleet Summerland Purchased fuel-efficient fleet vehicle for Development Services

Fleet Vernon

Fleet Vernon Tracked each vehicle’s fuel purchases together with fuel type and odometer readings

Fleet Vernon

Fleet Vernon Recorded fuel volume and fuel type reports in both Excel and PDF formatFleet Vernon Tracked km driven for each vehicle and typeFleet Vernon Provided end use facilities (showers, change room and bike storage) at CSB

Fleet Vernon

Fleet Vernon

Fleet Vernon Right sizing vehicles with each new acquisition

Fleet Vernon Factory order of HD Diesel vehicles with automatic idle shutdown programmed to ECM

Fleet Vernon Reduced vehicle use after regular business hours due to new Vehicle Use PolicyFleet West Vancouver

Fleet West Vancouver

Fleet Williams Lake Purchased right sized vehicle for bylaw enforcement and tracked km for fleet

Greenspace Campbell River Continued with Foreshore Restoration works and street tree replacement initiatives

Greenspace Central Saanich

Greenspace Central Saanich Maintain healthy street trees and forestsGreenspace Courtenay Riparian planting along 500m of the Puntledge RiverGreenspace Dawson Creek Planting of trees and xeriscaping through the Parks Department Greenspace Fort St. John Edible landscaping included at key civic facilities

Greenspace Islands Trust Gabriola office completed project to remove invasive species in office green space

Greenspace Lake Country

Greenspace Lake Country Use of xeriscape planting around select municipal utility buildings Greenspace Langley City Planted 25 new trees

Greenspace North Cowichan

5% biodiesel used in all diesel equipment, anti-idling policy in place, Class 8 heavy trucks (low emission)

Regional District - Kootenay Boundary

Purchased hybrid vehicle (right sizing), replacement vehicles for specific aging fleet vehicles


Regional District - Skeena-Queen Charlotte Regional District

Used fuel economy standards to guide decision making on the procurement/replacement of 9 district vehicles/equipment purchases

Reduce by-law vehicle emissions through foot patrols in the Downtown core and Tantalus Business District

Tracked fuel purchases for each vehicle at point of sale with data imported to Fleet Maintenance data base for tracking purposes

Generated fuel supplier reports for the prior year based on fuel type and volume of fuel purchased

City and GVS fleets were outfitted with GPS systems in 2012 to reduce fuel consumption by reducing vehicle idling, vehicle speeding, unauthorized use

Retrofitted vehicles with low wattage LED warning lights to allow vehicles to remain engine off at work sites to reduce fuel consumption

Light weight aluminum tool boxes and cab protectors to limit vehicle weightReplaced 3 parks internal combustion engines with electric utility vehicles, 2 Hybrid vehicles purchased for Bylaws

Partnership with The Farmlands Trust Society for use of the Newman Farm (Park) for agricultural purposes

Use of drought tolerant plants throughout new and existing parks to help reduce water consumption

Council set annual allowable cut for the Municipal Forest reserve at 20,000 cubic metres per year which is producing at a rate of 26,000m3/yr therefore additional volume (6,000m3/yr) was added to our standing timber and in trees every year

Climate Action Revenue Incentive Program – Corporate ActivitiesCommunity Populations 10,000-50,000Direct ActionsGreenspace North Saanich District Planting trees in greenspaces

Greenspace Parksville Implemented new tree management bylaw to strengthen tree protection

Greenspace Port Alberni 300 Ha of natural forested lands owned by City maintained and sequestering carbon

Greenspace Sidney Completed redevelopment of Iroquois Park including tree planting

Greenspace Squamish

Greenspace Squamish

Greenspace Squamish

Greenspace Squamish

Greenspace Summerland Participated in Earth WeekGreenspace White Rock Planted 30 trees throughout the city

Greenspace Williams Lake Implemented phase 3 of the River Valley Innovative Storm Water Management system

Other - Procurement Pitt Meadows

Waste Campbell River Installed multi-bins for public recycling at all City facilitiesWaste Central Saanich Anti-freeze recycling/recirculation program in place

Waste Central Saanich Green waste from municipal parks and facilities and fill materials sent to a compost facility

Waste Central Saanich Wood chips sent to fuel a local facilityWaste Central Saanich Internal recycling of wood products Waste Central Saanich Asphalt and concrete recycled, as are tires and palletsWaste Central Saanich Printer cartridges are sent out for refill

Waste Central Saanich

Waste Colwood Initiated a Paperless Agenda Policy for meetingsWaste Comox Town Mixed recyclables collection at Firehall and Rec CentreWaste Courtenay Installed 3 composting systems at 3 civic buildingsWaste Courtenay Education for corporate waste diversionWaste Courtenay Introduced large recycling toters for all civic buildingsWaste Dawson Creek Continue to recycle and compost through the municipalityWaste Islands Trust Recycling and composting programs in all offices

Waste Lake Country

Waste Mission Continued to promote foodwaste diversion

Waste North Cowichan Recycling and kitchen scraps/organics collection in operations building and municipal hall

Waste North Cowichan

Waste Parksville Continued to participate in and enhance organic waste collection and recyclingWaste Penticton Incorporated End of Life disposal/recycle into Green Procurement Plan

Waste Penticton

Waste Penticton Implemented lunchroom recycling program

Waste Pitt Meadows

Waste Pitt Meadows City Hall Compost Bin

Waste Pitt Meadows Use of reusable dishes and cutlery in facility meeting rooms (not disposable dishes)

Waste Pitt Meadows Piloted Dyson Hand Dryer in one washroom to reduce paper hand towel wasteWaste Pitt Meadows Works Yard recycles scrap metal, wood pallets, batteries, used tires and oilWaste Pitt Meadows Sourced products with higher recycled content (e.g. Office products)Waste Pitt Meadows Recycled old and used office products for reuse/reclamation

Waste Port Moody

Waste Regional District - Bulkley Nechako Continued with office recycling program for bottles/cardboard/paper products

Waste Regional District - Bulkley Nechako Started vermicomposting for in-office organic food scraps

Waste Regional District - Kitimat Stikine

Worked in partnership with the Sea to Sky Invasive Species Council to control the spread of invasive species on District owned land

Upgraded community soccer field to an artificial turf field reducing emissions associated with mowing and conserving water

Followed best management practices to create fisheries habitat with felled danger trees on District owned property

Used mulch on District gardens to suppress weed, avoid the need for herbicide, and conserve water

Use Mills Stationery as our office supplier (they promote recycled products, pick up our used products for recycling, incorporate social programs into their business, carbon-free delivery program)

Recycling soft plastics, rigid plastics, milk cartons, styrofoam, foil wrappers and batteries incl. heavy truck batteries

Start-up of Park Composting Program: all organic material collected from parks is composted and used for soil amendments

Implemented residential curb side kitchen organics collection program in May 2012, reduced GHG emissions by 684 tonnes

Launched lunchroom recycling program; developed education co-mingling recycling program; soft implementation of rechargeable batteries (up to 400 charges) to replace single use batteries

Corporate green waste (fruit, vegetable, coffee grounds) and recycling (paper and styrofoam) diversion program

Continued implementation of City's corporate solid waste reduction and recycling initiatives (e.g., kitchen composting, paper towel composting, etc.)

Undertook pilot project using an office size composter to divert organics from the office waste


Waste Regional District - Kitimat Stikine Completed community composting curbside pilot project

Waste Regional Liquid Waste Management Plan - Stage 2

Waste Approached zero waste at main office

Waste Regional District - Powell River

Waste

Waste Regional District - Strathcona Continued to support comprehensive recycling programs in our facilities

Waste Regional District - Sunshine Coast

Waste Sidney

Waste West Kelowna Stopped printing out agendas for Council in 2012Waste West Kelowna Participated in clean up of the Mount Boucherie Community Centre

Waste West Kelowna

Waste White Rock Introduced organic separation for city staff at city facilities

Waste Williams Lake

Water/Sewer Cranbrook

Water/Sewer Esquimalt

Water/Sewer Esquimalt Upgraded one sewer pump station with energy efficient components

Water/Sewer Lake Country

Water/Sewer Langford City Replaced all toilets at municipal hall with dual flushWater/Sewer Mission Improved usage of water during swabbing operations, repaired leaks

Water/Sewer North Cowichan





Water/Sewer Oak Bay

Water/Sewer Parksville

Water/Sewer Penticton

Water/Sewer Port Moody

Water/Sewer Completed new lift station in Coal Harbour, greatly reduced energy from that source

Water/Sewer Installed sewer system meters in CH to help locate infiltration sources

Water/Sewer Regional District - Sunshine Coast

Water/Sewer Squamish

Water/Sewer Squamish Replaced aging water, sewer and storm water infrastructure

Water/Sewer Squamish

Water/Sewer Summerland



Continued with comprehensive public education program on solid waste reduction incl. home composting promotion and "green" purchasing decisions and a Zero Waste Conference held in Powell River

Regional District - Skeena-Queen Charlotte Regional District

Replaced older baler with newer model capable of recycling larger ranges of plastics and other materials

Compost collection for food scraps and zero waste stations were made available at all public meetings and open houses

Continued support for reuse and recycling efforts of Town staff, including composting of organic waste

Purchased online newspaper subscriptions to prevent further paper deliveries to Municipal Hall

Water bottle ban and purchase of all utensils, plates and glasses to have no disposable items for City Hall Meetings. Composting with Bakashi at City Hall

$20,000 budget to public education and water conservation Home to Home program (Year 3 of a 5 year commitment)

Replaced 53 taps in 5 municipal buildings with low-flow water fixtures. Testing conducted on these taps found that the low-flow fixtures reduced water flow rates by an average of 50%

Installation of Phase 1 of 4 of the automated Irrigation Water Management System within local parks

WWTP Control Loop Software - Chemainus /Crofton, to enable cycling of pumps when operators not present, saving 8,000 kWh/year

Joint Utilities Board South End Sewer System WWTP operational change: move alum addition point to cell one for natural mixing and cease pump operation

Chemainus/Crofton WWTP Agitators Operation: Lower setpoint of dissolved oxygen from 2ppm to 1 to reduce 50hp agitator run time, saving 9,000 kWh/yr

Water service metering program is complete (100% of water users in the municipality are now metered)

Chemainus and Crofton Sewer Treatment Plants have been upgraded to improve efficiencies

Low flow showers installed at the Recreation Centre, reducing the need for hot water which is heated by natural gas with some help from solar power panels and some heat reclamation from the arena

Continued to work with AquaStar program to further reduce community water consumption

Removed automatic irrigation for one zone at WTP, replaced with porous materials (mulch, etc)

Continue support of City's water-wise initiatives, including provision of subsidized sale of rain barrels



Implemented bans on outdoor watering in parks and SCRD facilities due to drought conditions

Upgraded supervisor control and data acquisition system (SCADA) to identify, isolate and fix water leaks

Transferred automatic watering system in the Garibaldi Estate business area, and Rose Park to manual irrigations systems to conserve water

Commissioned HVAC system at the Wastewater Treatment Plant to significantly reduce energy requirements


Water/Sewer Summerland Optimized Water Treatment Plant to reduce chemical usage and equipment run times

Water/Sewer Summerland

Water/Sewer White Rock Updated sewer modeling

Water/Sewer Williams Lake

Installed motion sensors at Water Treatment Plant to reduce number of lights that remain on during periods of inactivity

Installed water wise dish washer in City Hall along with Water wise information and posters at all water usage stations

Climate Action Revenue Incentive Program – Corporate ActivitiesCommunity Populations 50,000-100,000Direct ActionsAction Category Local Government Action

Building and Lighting Chilliwack Completed infrared testing of electrical supply in two City-owned buildings

Building and Lighting Chilliwack

Building and Lighting Chilliwack Upgraded a 200kW generator from Tier 1 to Tier 3

Building and Lighting Delta

Building and Lighting Kamloops

Building and Lighting Kamloops Installed user control push buttons for lighting at outdoor tennis courts




Building and Lighting Kamloops Replaced 200 incandescent light bulbs with LED in various areas of ISCBuilding and Lighting Maple Ridge Reported out/published energy consumption versus targets

Building and Lighting Maple Ridge Installed additional occupancy sensors in Municipal Hall and Operations Building

Building and Lighting Nanaimo City

Building and Lighting New Westminster Replaced City Hall boiler with more efficient condensing boiler

Building and Lighting New Westminster

Building and Lighting New Westminster Continue to investigate and pilot the use of LED street lightingBuilding and Lighting North Vancouver, City of Ongoing energy monitoring, analysis and reporting for core civic buildingsBuilding and Lighting North Vancouver, City of Development of building upgrade projects for inclusion in capital planBuilding and Lighting North Vancouver, City of Continued work to optimize operations to reduce energy use Building and Lighting North Vancouver, City of Participation in Earth Hour

Building and Lighting North Vancouver, District of

Building and Lighting North Vancouver, District of Implemented retrofit measures through building operators and technical advisors


Building and Lighting North Vancouver, District of Completed lighting retrofits in approximately 70% of corporate facilities



Building and Lighting North Vancouver, District of Installed LED street lighting on the Spirit TrailBuilding and Lighting Port Coquitlam Lighting retrofits were undertaken at both fire halls and the PoCo Rec. ComplexBuilding and Lighting Prince George New RCMP building to be constructed to LEED Gold standardBuilding and Lighting Prince George Furnace replacement in 18th Ave Yard and Studio2880Building and Lighting Prince George Energy efficient ice maker in Civic CenterBuilding and Lighting Prince George Efficient boiler upgrade in Ospika Fire HallBuilding and Lighting Prince George LED sign upgrade in Aquatic CenterBuilding and Lighting Prince George Lighting upgrade in waste water facility and 2nd Ave parkadeBuilding and Lighting Prince George Install dimmer technology in street lightsBuilding and Lighting Prince Rupert Purchased energy efficient double glazed windows for City Hall

Building and Lighting Regional District - Central Kootenay Completed additional energy efficiency retrofits to community complexes

Building and Lighting Regional District - Central Kootenay Developed LED street lighting upgrade proposal

Building and Lighting Regional District - Central Kootenay Continued gradual conversion to thin client workstations at head office

Building and Lighting

Building and Lighting Regional District - Comox Valley Updated computer systems to improve energy efficiency

Building and Lighting Regional District - Cowichan Valley Undertook lighting upgrades at Youbou and Cowichan Lake community halls

Building and Lighting Regional District - Cowichan Valley Continue to add motion sensor light switches at ISC and CVRD building

Completed energy efficiency upgrades to Fire Halls (re-lamping, replacing furnaces with heat pumps, installing on-demand hot water systems and installing more efficient exterior lighting systems)

Completed comprehensive retrofit of the Ladner Leisure Centre which will result in reductions of 350 tonnes/yr of GHGs

Changes in energy use habits at City Hall and 105 Seymour resulted in energy cost savings of approximately $500/month, inc. turning off lights + space heaters, shutting down computers and monitors at night

Installed variable frequency drives (VFDs) on brine pumps in all arenas, expects to save approximately 275,000 kWh annually with this energy conservation measure

Upgraded lighting at TCC Gymnastics and Trampoline Club to save over $5000 in energy costs each year

Upgraded lighting in mechanic shop at the Public Works Centre to save over $2000 annually in energy costs

Completed lighting upgrades at over 10 City facilities including the Vancouver Island Conference Centre, the Port Theatre, and Fire Station 7

Installed vending energy misers (occupancy based sensors) on refrigerated beverage machines at City Hall & QCC

Implemented measures as outlined in the District's Strategic Energy Management Plan with lighting and mechanical retrofit and renewal projects

Continued to implement corporate building Energy Retrofit Program measures which were started in 2011

Completed mechanical upgrades such as upgrading to high efficiency condensing boilers at a recreation pool centre and upgrading HVAC controls

Completed the construction of an eco-smart Fire Hall facility with geo-thermal, solar thermal, and other high performance building components

Regional District - Columbia Shuswap

Energy efficient upgrades to Scotch Creek Community Center, Golden Recreation Center and Sicamous Arena


Building and Lighting Regional District - Cowichan Valley Added new LED track lighting to Arbutus and Koksilah meeting rooms at ISC

Building and Lighting Regional District - Cowichan Valley

Building and Lighting Regional District - Cowichan Valley

Building and Lighting Regional District - East Kootenay

Building and Lighting Regional District - East Kootenay Replaced exterior lights with LED at Jaffray Fire Hall

Building and Lighting Regional District - North Okanagan Undertook a number of energy efficiency projects (retrofits) in RD's recreational facilities


Building and Lighting Victoria Invested $150,000 annually in building energy improvements

Building and Lighting Victoria

Building and Lighting Victoria

Energy Generation Chilliwack

Energy Generation Delta Initiated implementation of Delta Solar Hot Water project

Energy Generation Kamloops

Energy Generation Nanaimo City

Energy Generation North Vancouver, City of

Energy Generation North Vancouver, District of

Energy Generation North Vancouver, District of Installed a concentrated solar thermal preheat demonstration at the District Hall

Energy Generation Prince George First year operation of district energy system

Energy Generation Work towards energy recovery of methane from Salmon Arm landfill

Energy Generation Regional District - Comox Valley

Fleet Chilliwack Purchased an electric vehicle for the fleetFleet Chilliwack Purchased new, more efficient mowing equipment for the Parks DepartmentFleet Delta Purchased six Honda Civic hybrids replacing six 2004 CavaliersFleet Delta Continued use of biodiesel for fleet vehiclesFleet Kamloops Continued on with our anit-idling policy and our fleet right sizing programFleet Maple Ridge Continued addition of hybrid vehicles to the District’s Fleet

Fleet Maple Ridge

Fleet Maple Ridge Changed our courier services to an environmentally friendly courier companyFleet Maple Ridge Changed to use organic, environmentally friendly ice melter for walkways

Fleet Nanaimo City

Fleet New Westminster Purchase electric vehicle for City fleetFleet New Westminster Bi-weekly garbage collection by sanitation trucksFleet North Vancouver, City of Ongoing fleet managementFleet North Vancouver, City of Continued right-sizing fleetFleet North Vancouver, City of Purchase of electric hybrid vehicle (Chevy Volt) for City fleetFleet North Vancouver, City of Funding for electric vehicle charging stations secured

Fleet North Vancouver, District of

Fleet North Vancouver, District of Continued using biodiesel fuel in all applicable vehiclesFleet North Vancouver, District of Included flex fuel ready requirements for all new gas powered vehiclesFleet Prince George Purchase of a 100% eclectic vehicle as a community programFleet Prince George Converting five light duty vehicles from gas to propaneFleet Prince George Purchase and install a hybrid assist on a garbage truck

Fleet Prince George

Continue to replace T-12 fluorescent lighting fixtures to T-8s in machine shop and storage rooms at ISC and Kerry Park Recreation Centre

Replaced 2 Mycom refrigeration compressors at Cowichan Lake Sports Arena (expected to save 5% in energy consumption)

Constructed a 4400sq ft board room addition with electrical heat as opposed to natural gas

Regional District - Okanagan Similkameen

Replaced windows within the Administration building to provide energy efficiency and reduce long term GHG emissions

Number of small energy efficiency/conservation investments were made during 2012 across the City's various buildings

Launched number of behaviour modification/awareness programs in 2012 as part of the Cut the Carbon Campaign -re City buildings to reduce electrical consumption from process loads (computers, printing/equip), and lighting

Installed new biogas boiler to heat all three digesters at the wastewater treatment plant instead of natural gas

Completed the Singh Street Washroom conversion to solar power generation for the entire building

Installation of solar heat recovery systems in the new Service and Resource Centre (SARC) building

LEC (City-owned district energy utility Lonsdale Energy Corporation) established geoexchange system and amended bylaw to offer cooling

Purchased wind and solar unit and upgraded for approval under the new 2012 electrical code


Installed solar power systems in two locations (Oyster River Fire Hall and Royston Water Service Office)

Documentation and review of the trial period of use of the electrical vehicle created by staff

Purchased clean energy vehicles to reduce greenhouse gas emissions generated, incl. two compressed natural gas F350 trucks, one 2012 electric zamboni, and one Ford Escape Hybrid Vehicle

Continued with anti-idling campaign for the corporate fleet which is using eight Smart cars and four hybrids vehicles

Implementation of a Fleet idling reporting system that measures and reports on vehicles idling and mileage


Fleet Prince George

Fleet Prince Rupert Corporate purchasing policy to purchase smaller and more fuel effiency equipment

Fleet Regional District - Central Kootenay Began acquisition process for new, more efficient fleet vehicles

Fleet Expanded fleet by lease of 2 fuel efficient vehicles

Fleet Regional District - Comox Valley

Fleet Regional District - Cowichan Valley

Fleet Regional District - Cowichan Valley

Fleet Regional District - North Okanagan Conducted regular maintenance to fleet to help maintain fuel efficiency

Fleet Regional District - Peace River

Fleet Regional District - Peace River Used more webinars for training which reduced staff travel

Fleet Victoria

Greenspace Chilliwack Tree planting

Greenspace Delta

Greenspace Maple Ridge Continued with tribute tree planting program at cemetery sites

Greenspace Nanaimo City

Greenspace North Vancouver, City of Protection of trees on City lands, including 80 ha of forestGreenspace North Vancouver, City of Continued implementation of the City's Urban Forest Management PlanGreenspace North Vancouver, District of Planted 90 Trees and 1,450 shrubs by the District's operations staff

Greenspace Prince George 50 trees planted in new Duchess Park and 25 planted thought out the downtown

Greenspace Prince Rupert Planted new urban street trees around the City and in ParksGreenspace Victoria Continued to replace trees by Parks Dept throughout City Parks and boulevards

Greenspace Victoria

Other Actions Maple Ridge Developed and implemented a paperless agenda solution for Council

Waste Delta Initiated food waste and food soiled paper composting program at Municipal Hall

Waste Maple Ridge Continued corporate Recycling programWaste Maple Ridge Continued corporate composting program

Waste Maple Ridge

Waste Maple Ridge Continued to recycle surplus electronic equipment

Waste Maple Ridge Reviewed and implemented new process for preparing Commission agenda packages

Waste Nanaimo City

Waste New Westminster Introduced paper towel recycling at City HallWaste North Vancouver, City of Implemented food scraps collection at the Fire Hall and City Hall

Waste North Vancouver, District of


Waste North Vancouver, District of Installed Dyson hand dryers to reduce paper towel use in civic facilities



Waste Port Coquitlam Introduced a 3 bin system to divert waste within all facilitiesWaste Prince George Continuing discussions with RDFFG on a recycling programWaste Prince Rupert Install additional recycling receptacles in municipal buildingsWaste Prince Rupert Install additional recycling receptacles in municipal buildings

Implement of complete right sizing review of the City 200 units in service as a mechanism to reduce the total inventory of vehicles


Expanded fleet with two more fuel efficient vehicles (purchased one electric vehicle and one power assist electric bicycle)

Replaced passenger bus at Shawnigan Lake Community Centre (1993 model with 2011 more fuel efficient 22 passenger bus)

Encouraged staff to use most appropriate vehicle for their needs, use of Nissan Leaf Electric Vehicle and Smart Car are recommend over higher fuel consuming vehicles

Consolidated and reduced number or rural transfer stations using compaction technology to reduce fleet costs and emissions

Replaced number of heavy duty diesel vehicles with CNG and 5 garbage trucks were replaced with CNG

Supportive efforts and research related to the ecological restoration of Burns Bog; facilitated invasive plant removal and the restoration of natural areas in Delta

Purchased multiple park lands and green spaces including recent purchases at Neck Point, Joan Point, and East Wellington Park

Climate change adaptation planning is helping to inform tree species selection for replanting

Lessons learned from investigations on potential recycling programs in parks were applied to initiatives for 2012

Ongoing corporate recycling of any supply items that can be recycled including concrete, asphalt, wood waste, ink cartridges, computers, fluorescent lights, antifreeze, and rebar

Continued recycling programs at District Hall and Operations Centre to enable staff to reduce, reuse, and recycle

Initiated a battery recycling program at District Hall and the Operations Centre through the corporate "Go Green" team

Completed a project to utilize green waste (all park leaves collected in the fall) to create a soil amendment product which is then reused in landscapes and gardens

Completed two projects to incorporate recycled rubber surfacing at a seniors exercise area and park Playground


Waste Regional District - Central Kootenay Initiated implementation of Resource Recovery Plan projects

Waste Introduce centralized composting in the Shuswap

Waste Regional District - Comox Valley Improved waste collection bins for expanded diversion at recreation facilities

Waste Regional District - Cowichan Valley Four-stream recycling in the lunchroom at CVRD Administrative Building

Waste Regional District - Cowichan Valley Paperless pay stubs, cell phone bills, board meeting agendas and budgets

Waste Regional District - Cowichan Valley

Waste Regional District - Cowichan Valley All CVRD events are Zero Waste with four-stream recycling stations/signage

Waste Regional District - North Okanagan

Waste Victoria

Water/Sewer Chilliwack Installed a VFD at Production Well 8 to save power when demand on water supply is low

Water/Sewer Delta Installation of rain gardens along various parts of 116th and 115th streets in North Delta

Water/Sewer Delta

Water/Sewer Maple Ridge Upgraded park washroom fixtures to low-flow devices

Water/Sewer Maple Ridge

Water/Sewer North Vancouver, District of

Water/Sewer Port Coquitlam Low flow devices were installed in some facilities and the program will continue in 2013

Water/Sewer Prince George

Water/Sewer Prince Rupert Purchased more energy efficient pumps for the City's pumpstations

Water/Sewer Upgrades to two water systems (Falkland and Anglemont water system)

Water/Sewer Regional District - Comox Valley Promoted water efficiency and installed dual flush toilets in regional district facilities

Water/Sewer Regional District - Cowichan Valley






Water/Sewer Regional District - East Kootenay Implemented mock water meter billing in Timber Ridge

Water/Sewer Regional District - North Okanagan Participated in water reduction/conservation programs

Water/Sewer Regional District - Peace River

Water/Sewer Regional District - Peace River Improved sewer capacity at Charlie Lake to maximize infrastructure efficiency

Water/Sewer Victoria


Green team initiated paper towel composting with compostable garbage bags for washroom waste paper bins

Encouraged and made available ongoing extensive recycling program (batteries, styrofoam, blue bag items, etc.)

Trialed new centralized waste mgmt system (recycling/compost/waste) removing all individual waste/recycling bins and making compost bins more accessible

Retrofit Ladner Leisure Centre cooling facilities. Recirculating cooling water will reduce water usage by 80%

Development of specification for installation of computerized irrigation control system with rain sensors to minimize water consumption

Completed additional research on water conservation opportunities, such as noise loggers and alternate fixture rebate programs

New washroom in Fort George Park has motion censored faucets installed to save on water, completed in May 2013


Ongoing assessment of ways to provide reliable, energy efficient water and waste water services throughout the electoral areas

Completed new treatment plant with major energy efficiency upgrades and controls (Douglas Hill Water System)

Installed programmable control on UV treatment units at wastewater plants, turning on units of during no-flow periods, reducing electrical usage and extending the life of the lights

Upgraded and monitored system, resulting in reduced energy consumption per volume effluent by up to 50% at Arbutus Mountain Wastewater plant

Upgraded motor control to variable frequency drives increase energy efficiency at Arbutus Ridge Wastewater plant

Repaired anoxic pumps that used to run continuous (24 hrs/day) to now run between 45-65% of the time at Bald Mountain Wastewater plant

Completed major renovation of HVAC systems (approx. $273,000), resulted in 73% water bill savings

Continued with steel water main replacement project and trenchless technologies for relining storm and sewer pipes to reduce infiltration

Climate Action Revenue Incentive Program – Corporate ActivitiesCommunity Populations 100,000 +Direct ActionsAction Category Local Government Action

Building and Lighting Abbotsford Energy efficiency audits and retrofits (over 35) implemented at several corporate facilities

Building and Lighting Coquitlam

Building and Lighting Coquitlam Installed high-efficiency boilersBuilding and Lighting Kelowna City Changing all T12 lights to T8 lighting in various City facilitiesBuilding and Lighting Kelowna City Lighting control upgrade for the Chapman ParkadeBuilding and Lighting Kelowna City New condensing boiler for Memorial ArenaBuilding and Lighting Kelowna City New High efficiency rooftop for Rutland Seniors Center

Building and Lighting Kelowna City




Building and Lighting Langley Township

Building and Lighting Regional District - Capital District

Building and Lighting Regional District - Capital District

Building and Lighting Regional District - Capital District Constructed and opened new LEED Gold library facility on Salt Spring Island

Building and Lighting Regional District - Capital District Renovated Field Operations Centre dry room to improve energy efficiency

Building and Lighting Regional District - Central Okanagan Upgraded hot water boiler at Castlegar Rec Centre

Building and Lighting Regional District - Central Okanagan


Building and Lighting Assessed main office building HVAC system and recommission


Building and Lighting Increased attic insulation in McBride Fire Hall


Building and Lighting Regional District - Metro Vancouver Implemented energy use real-time dashboard display for several major facilities

Building and Lighting Regional District - Metro Vancouver

Building and Lighting Regional District - Metro Vancouver

Building and Lighting Regional District - Nanaimo Completed construction of Nanoose Bay Firehall

Building and Lighting Regional District - Nanaimo Installed energy efficient linear mixer at the Greater Nanaimo Pollution Control Centre

Building and Lighting Regional District - Thompson-Nicola Continued upgrade of office equipment to energy star compliance

Building and Lighting Regional District - Thompson-Nicola Installed energy efficient furnace at Clinton Library

Building and Lighting Regional District - Thompson-Nicola

Building and Lighting Richmond

Building and Lighting Richmond Replaced 15 gas fired rooftop units with more efficient electric heat pumpsBuilding and Lighting Richmond Completed investigation phase of the retro-commissioning program at City Hall

Performed lighting retrofits, installed controls and operational adjustments to reduce energy consumption

High efficiency displacement ventilation/heat recovery HVAC system for the new Parkinson Activity Centre

Installed equipment that remotely monitors, trends and alarms on temperatures within 75 water utility facilities ensuring heating settings remain within reasonable levels

Integrated heating controls with pump control system on three major water pump stations ensuring that heat generated by the pumps is utilized to heat the building prior to any auxiliary heating

Continued implementing the Process Optimization and Energy Management plan at the WasteEater Treatment Facility, kilowatt usage reductions have been realized between 2011 – 2012

Upgraded lighting in Museum to LED bulbs and installed occupancy sensors in all Fire Halls

Implemented closed loop for cooling and refrigeration compressor at SEAPARC Recreation Centre

Remove electricity and power to surplus buildings at Jordan River Regional Parks to reduce energy consumption in un-used facilities

Upgraded firehall energy efficiency projects for 4 RDCK Slocan Valley fire departments – Crescent Valley, Passmore, Winlaw, and Slocan

Regional District - Fraser Fort George

Retrofitted community and fire halls with programmable thermostats, lower DHW temperature



LED lighting retrofits, heat recovery and low E ceiling at Robson Valley and Canoe Valley Recreation Centres



Implement power saving features of the network management device for computer workstations

Upgraded lighting at Lake City Operations Center and Annacis Island Waste Water Treatment Plant

Completed series of energy saving and GHG reduction measures by Metro Vancouver Housing Corporation incl. replacing high pressure Sodium lights with LED, domestic hot water boilers with higher efficiency boilers, hot water tanks with higher efficiency tanks, added roof insulation and plumbing fixtures are being replaced with low flow/low flush when need for replacement occurs

Upgraded insulation at Ashcroft Library and upgraded sprinkler system heads to low flow models at Chase Library

Completed lighting retrofits at City Hall, Library and Cultural Centre, and for outdoor tennis court lighting

Climate Action Revenue Incentive Program – Corporate ActivitiesCommunity Populations 100,000 +Direct ActionsBuilding and Lighting Saanich District Reduced heating oil consumption by more than 50%

Building and Lighting Surrey Retrofitted Newton Library and Surrey Arts Centre with more efficient boilers

Building and Lighting Surrey Replaced lighting in Bridgeview Community Centre with LEDs, insulation will be upgraded

Building and Lighting Surrey

Building and Lighting Surrey Installed new user-control lighting at Newton and South Surrey Athletic Park

Building and Lighting Surrey Upgraded lighting systems at five all-weather sports fields to user-controlled lighting

Building and Lighting Vancouver Continued (upgrade) work in FirehallsEnergy Generation Abbotsford Install heat reclaim system on exhaust at MRC

Energy Generation Abbotsford

Energy Generation Abbotsford Continued methane capture and conversion to electricity at the JAMES PlantEnergy Generation Abbotsford Used solar power system for Works Yard container

Energy Generation Implement heat capture off compressors for Robson Valley Recreation Centre

Energy Generation Regional District - Nanaimo

Energy Generation Richmond Installed heat recovery system on an arena ice plant chiller, to pre-heat ice flood water

Energy Generation Richmond Installed sewage heat recovery system at civic theatre, to displace natural gas heating

Energy Generation Surrey Started construction of geoexchange field for the New City Hall

Energy Generation Vancouver

Energy Generation Vancouver Expanded landfill gas recovery, bio-gas production and utilization project Fleet Abbotsford Continuation of carpool program and participation in ride-share weekFleet Abbotsford Purchased an additional hybrid vehicleFleet Abbotsford Fleet reduction where Tier 3 or lower fleet was reduced by two vehiclesFleet Abbotsford Increased bio-diesel from B5 to B10 for heavy trucks/equipment

Fleet Abbotsford

Fleet Abbotsford

Fleet Abbotsford Continued implementation of anti-idling policyFleet Abbotsford Installed more anti-idling signs at the Works Yard

Fleet Abbotsford Used solar-charged, zero-emission electric bike for trail maintenance and inspections

Fleet Coquitlam Right-sizing of fleet vehicles at time of replacement Fleet Kelowna City Implemented a corporate bike fleet (11 bikes at 6 City facilities)

Fleet Kelowna City

Fleet Kelowna City Installed GPS Fleet Management System on contract snow and ice removal trucks

Fleet Kelowna City Added a second hybrid boom truck to the fleetFleet Kelowna City Fuel inventory leak detection systems installed at all fuel storage facilities

Fleet Regional District - Capital District


Fleet Regional District - Capital District Transition to virtual meetings in Regional Planning Department

Fleet Regional District - Capital District Enhanced coordination of Parks Recreation staff meetings to reduce fleet vehicle travel




Fleet Regional District - Central Okanagan

Fleet

Applied LEED standards to design for Grandview Aquatic Centre, targeting LEED Gold, designs for Guildford and South Surrey Rec Centres, new works yard designed to LEED Silver

Re-activated existing heat reclaim systems on arena chiller plants and are using some of the recovered heat to heat hot water for the Zambonis


Completed and commissioned cogen facility at the Greater Nanaimo Pollution Control Centre

Continued with landfill gas capture and utilization; Updated landfill gas capture system will be completed in 2012

Continued use of LED lights in emergency vehicles to reduce battery drawdown and need for idling

Continued work towards voluntarily complying with Metro Vancouver "Public Fleet Non-Road Diesel Emission Standards"

Began installing 290 GPS Fleet Management Systems in City vehicles to reduce idling and improve routing efficiencies

Replaced 32 corporate vehicles with more efficient models to reduce annual GHG output by 10 tCO2e

Eliminated one heavy-duty vehicle from watershed management operations and down-sized vehicles used for inspections in Environmental Partnerships

Combined scientific sampling activities between stormwater and waste water groups to reduce number of long distance trips

Undertook sector by sector approach to regulatory inspections to reduce corporate travel in Environmental Partnerships Division

Human Resources Division increased the use and coordination of centralized field training programs to reduce corporate travel

Capital asset replacement program which targets reduced GHG emissions and higher fuel economies for new capital assets


Purchased two energy efficient vehicles to replace two existing vehicles in our fleet (saving approximately 5.4 tonnes CO2e per year)

Climate Action Revenue Incentive Program – Corporate ActivitiesCommunity Populations 100,000 +Direct Actions

Fleet

Fleet Installed a electric vehicle charging station at our main office for fleet use

Fleet Regional District - Fraser Valley Continued with fleet reduction and replacement with more fuel efficient vehicles

Fleet Regional District - Metro Vancouver Purchased 2 Chevy Volts, 2 EV Ford Transit Connects, 2 EV SmartForTwos

Fleet Regional District - Metro Vancouver


Fleet Regional District - Metro Vancouver Integrated six electric vehicles into normal fleet use from pilot project stage


Fleet Regional District - Nanaimo Added 2 electric vehicle charging stations for RDN fleet vehicles

Fleet Richmond

Fleet Saanich District Saanich Police Department purchased EV

Fleet Surrey

Fleet Surrey

Fleet Surrey

Fleet Surrey

Fleet Vancouver Introduced electric and natural gas light-duty and aerial trucksFleet Vancouver Continued 'right-sizing' of City fleetGreenspace Abbotsford Expanded production of the enhanced Val-E-Gro bio-solid-based soil

Greenspace Kelowna City Planted 32 trees to plan for tree succession at Waterfront Park and Cameron Park

Greenspace Regional District - Central Okanagan

Greenspace Richmond

Greenspace Vancouver Began tracking tree planting in parks more closely and tracking progressGreenspace Vancouver Issue the 2 grant programsOther - Procurement Vancouver Encouraged local food in City procurement processesOther - Reserve Fund Regional District - Nanaimo Allocated $47,000 to Corporate Carbon Neutral Operations FundOther - Reserve Fund Regional District - Nanaimo Contributed $70,000 to Corporate Climate Action Fund from CARIP rebateOther - Reserve Fund Regional District - Nanaimo Disbursed $85,000 from Corporate Climate Action Fund

Other - Reserve Fund Surrey

Waste Abbotsford Continued support for reduced generation of waste at City meetings/functions

Waste Abbotsford

Waste Abbotsford Further expansion of recycling programsWaste Kelowna City Implemented a compost program at City Hall

Waste Regional District - Capital District

Waste Regional District - Capital District Paperless meetings in Environmental Partnerships Department

Waste Regional District - Capital District Eliminated the use of bottled water at Park's special events

Waste Regional District - Capital District Expanding office composting programs to include paper towels at CRD Parks Facilities

Waste Continued contract with REAPS for the recycling and composting education programs

Waste Regional District - Fraser Valley Implemented office wide composting along with education


Entered into a vehicle sharing partnership with City of PG, UNBC and NHA of a fully electric vehicle to promote the use in a colder climate


Installed ten Level 2 charging stations for corporate electric vehicle program, four at Head Office and six at Lake City Operations Centre

Investigated other (non electric) “cleaner technologies” for implementation into the fleet replacement program

Implemented new fuel card software program (ARI Insights) with advanced on-line available data reporting and overall improved fuel tracking capabilities

Purchased 100% electrical passenger vehicle and five 2012 Electric Ice Bear, Ice resurfacers. Ninety-five new vehicle and equipment purchases incorporated LED emergency lighting solutions

Continued alternative fuel vehicle pilot, bringing the total of green vehicles to 2 electric vehicles, 5 hydrogen vehicles, and 3 compressed natural gas (CNG) trucks

Received funding for fourteen Level 2 charging stations that will be installed at 7 civic facilities. A procurement process is underway and stations are expected to be ready by Spring 2013

Collected fuel consumption data from its vendors (vendors were notified and provided with a fuel tracking form)

Introduced internal vehicle mileage reporting forms to allow City staff to select vehicle type, which will enhance fuel consumption reporting

Added back green-space in rear of KLO office building, previously taken-away during building renovation works

Continued implementing City's Parks and Open Space Plan, incl. tree planting activities in parks and civic facilities, maintenance of urban forest, and addition of new park spaces and facilities across the City

Adopted a carbon neutral strategy for 2012, to invest in City-based projects that will reduce corporate carbon emissions (rather than purchase offsets)

Continuation of the food waste composting program and weekly workstation garbage pick-up

Substantial progress in reducing the amount of printed reports in CRD Parks Operations including the transition of Warden Activity Reports to on-line function


Climate Action Revenue Incentive Program – Corporate ActivitiesCommunity Populations 100,000 +Direct Actions

Waste Regional District - Fraser Valley

Waste Regional District - Fraser Valley Introduced reduction in inter office garbage pickup to reduce garbage bag liners

Waste Regional District - Nanaimo

Waste Richmond Expanded recycling services at 13 corporate facilities by installing Go!Recycle containers

Waste Richmond Ensured that recycling services were available at City led community events

Waste Vancouver

Water/Sewer Abbotsford

Water/Sewer Abbotsford

Water/Sewer Abbotsford Installed rain gardens along Marshall Road

Water/Sewer Regional District - Capital District

Water/Sewer Richmond

Water/Sewer Surrey Installed new field at Newton Athletic Park, reducing water use for irrigation

Office wide collection of batteries, cell phones and all printers are programmed to double side printing

Achieved carbon neutral operations through curbside collection of household organic waste

Launched comprehensive waste diversion for City facilities, starting with 35 major facilities

Installed 3 different large-scale municipal rainwater harvesting systems to be used for vehicle washing, pressure washing, brine-making, making arena ice, and irrigation

Continued use of on-site groundwater source with direct discharge to aquifer for Mill Lake water spray park (replaced energy intensive municipal water source for park)

Planned and created rainwater retention pond at Hartland Landfill to manage rainwater from recently remediated areas

Continued initiatives for upgrading fixtures at corporate facilities to lower flow units, e.g. Minoru arena and Gateway Theatre

Climate Action Revenue Incentive Program – Corporate ActivitiesCommunity Populations 0-5,000Supportive ActionsAction Category Local Government Action

Broad Planning Policy Development 100 Mile House Corporate Carbon Neutral Plan

Broad Planning Policy Development Burns Lake Started a Corporate Emissions Plan

Broad Planning Policy Development Cumberland

Broad Planning Elkford District Participated in Carbon Neutral Kootenays Project

Broad Planning Feasibility Exploration Golden, Town of Updated energy audits of all facilities

Broad Planning Policy Development Grand Forks

Broad Planning Policy Development Greenwood Developed a Carbon Neutral Action Plan

Broad Planning Lantzville Attendance at regional meetings regarding climate action initiatives

Broad Planning Policy Development Lumby Village Adopted a Carbon Neutral Action Plan September 17, 2012

Broad Planning Policy Development Lumby Village Adopted a Community Energy & Emissions Plan October 15, 2012

Broad Planning Policy Development Mackenzie District The ICSP addresses issues relative to GHG reduction

Broad Planning Policy Development Midway Carbon Neutral Plan adopted

Broad Planning Montrose Promoted committed funding for wood stove exchange program

Broad Planning Policy Development New Denver Council adopted Carbon Neutral Action Plan

Broad Planning Policy Development Oliver Incorporated Environmental Purchasing section within the Town's Purchasing Policy

Broad Planning Port Hardy

Broad Planning Policy Development Radium Hot Springs

Broad Planning Policy Development Sicamous Initiated work on corporate climate action plan

Broad Planning Sparwood Participated in Carbon Neutral Kootenays Planning to Action workshop

Broad Planning Policy Development Taylor Completed and started implementing CEEP Quickstart plan

Broad Planning Policy Development Telkwa

Building and Lighting Feasibility Exploration Burns Lake Energy audits done on 3 of our municipal buildings

Building and Lighting Feasibility Exploration Cache Creek Assessed feasibility of replacing neon "Village of Cache Creek" sign with LED

Building and Lighting Policy Development Cumberland

Building and Lighting Feasibility Exploration Duncan

Building and Lighting Feasibility Exploration Fernie

Building and Lighting Policy Development Fort St. James Required developer to use energy-efficient street lighting

Building and Lighting Policy Development Gold River Village Established plan to review and convert to energy efficient lighting in Village facilities

Building and Lighting Feasibility Exploration Grand Forks

Building and Lighting Policy Development Highlands Planning for new and green community hall/centre and fire hall ('East Hall')

Building and Lighting Feasibility Exploration Lillooet District Monitor buildings for heat loss

Building and Lighting Feasibility Exploration Logan Lake District was investigating LEED standards for construction of a new fire hall

Supportive Action Area

Developed a Corporate Climate Action plan identifying significant opportunities for GHG and energy reductions

Programs and Partnerships

City of Grand Forks and Carbon Neutral Kootenays developed the Carbon Neutral Action Plan in 2012




Implement and utilize the Smart Tools tracking and reporting system. Provide informational reports to the departments

Carbon Neutral ACTION Plan was completed in November of 2011, staff implemented the targeted actions identified for 2012


Implemented new policy; re-write subdivision control and DCC's bylaws to assist in implementation of new policies developed in the OCP

Completed a facilities assessment identifying structure, envelope and energy improvements for Village buildings

Energy audit was conducted for City Hall and an RFP was put out for energy audits for the Fire Hall and Public Works

In partnership with Climate Neutral Kootenays an energy audit was conducted on 7 significant civic buildings. Results are expected to be implemented in 2013

Energy Audits have been completed on the City Hall, Fire Hall, Public Works, Gallery 2, Library and Airport Terminal facilities in Grand Forks

Climate Action Revenue Incentive Program – Corporate ActivitiesCommunity Populations 0-5,000Supportive Actions

Building and Lighting Mackenzie District Active promotion of "turn off the lights" program

Building and Lighting Feasibility Exploration Mackenzie District

Building and Lighting Feasibility Exploration Mackenzie District Undertook a Fire Hall Feasibility Study which will address upgrades to the building

Building and Lighting Policy Development Mackenzie District

Building and Lighting Policy Development New Denver Developed plan for construction of new energy efficient park washrooms

Building and Lighting Feasibility Exploration Pemberton Completed energy and emissions study and identified new lighting standards

Building and Lighting Policy Development Port Clements Support letters for upgrade to heating and roof at Community Hall

Building and Lighting Feasibility Exploration Port Hardy Evaluated energy deficient lighting

Building and Lighting Feasibility Exploration Port Hardy Review of downtown and recreation complex lighting

Building and Lighting Port McNeil

Building and Lighting Policy Development Radium Hot Springs Requiring evaluation of renewable energy sources for new construction & major renovations

Building and Lighting Feasibility Exploration Sparwood Conducted Municipal Building Energy Assessments for 13 municipal owned buildings

Building and Lighting Feasibility Exploration Taylor NEAT review of municipal facilities

Building and Lighting Policy Development Tumbler Ridge

Building and Lighting Policy Development Ucluelet Developed "turn off the lights" and "turn down the heat" policy at District office

Energy Generation Feasibility Exploration Duncan

Energy Generation Duncan

Energy Generation Feasibility Exploration Elkford District Reviewing feasibility study on energy generation options

Energy Generation Feasibility Exploration Golden, Town of Continuing feasibility study of green energy generation for civic buildings

Energy Generation Feasibility Exploration Greenwood Assessment study done on sewer treatment plan

Energy Generation Feasibility Exploration Harrison Hot Springs Conducted a comprehensive energy audit

Energy Generation Feasibility Exploration Invermere Reviewing options for solar powered aerators

Energy Generation Feasibility Exploration Lumby Village Started investigating a biomass district heating feasibility study

Energy Generation Feasibility Exploration Mackenzie District

Energy Generation Feasibility Exploration Mackenzie District Undertook a Fire Hall Feasibility Study which will address upgrades to the building

Energy Generation Policy Development New Denver Developed plan for Bosun Hall energy efficiency upgrades including solar backup power

Energy Generation Feasibility Exploration Port Hardy Biomass research continued

Energy Generation Port McNeil

Energy Generation Feasibility Exploration Radium Hot Springs

Energy Generation Feasibility Exploration Sicamous Updated energy audit with BC Hydro for all District owned facilities

Energy Generation Feasibility Exploration Sparwood

Energy Generation Feasibility Exploration Telkwa

Employee Awareness Building

Undertook a Recreation Centre Feasibility Study which will address upgrades to more energy-efficient systems

Reconfigured space in the Municipal Office that frees up shower facilities which enables persons to bike to work and shower if desired


Encouraged the reduction of heat during the un-occupied times of Municipal buildings and recreation areas

Continued to provide Revitalization Exemption Tax incentive to businesses looking to improve their building envelop energy efficiency

Energy audit for City Hall included the potential for heat recovery systems, solar and geothermal energy


Worked with the CVRD to identify potential future green energy generation projects, such as district energy

Undertook a Recreation Centre Feasibility Study which will address upgrades to more energy-efficient systems


Awaited response for community recreation grant to replace boiler heating system for our pool

During the renovation process of the Administration building, a comparison of various energy sources were reviewed prior to determining the final option

Conducted Municipal Building Energy Assessments which included consideration of green energy generation

Seek funding options for converting to bioheating (woodwaste to heat) for the municipal building


Energy Generation Feasibility Exploration Telkwa Investigated district heating

Energy Generation Feasibility Exploration Ucluelet Began research on solar powered washrooms/composting toilets for Wild Pacific Trail

Energy Generation Feasibility Exploration Ucluelet Investigated use of solar panels for lighting at Ucluelet Community Centre

Fleet Policy Development 100 Mile House Idle Free Policy

Fleet 100 Mile House Participation in web based meetings to reduce business travel

Fleet Alert Bay Staff observe anti-idling during working hours

Fleet Belcarra Supportive Bike to Work Week promotion

Fleet Burns Lake

Fleet Policy Development Duncan Fuel consumption for individual vehicles is tracked through a computer program

Fleet Duncan Member of E3 Fleets

Fleet Policy Development Enderby Added "proximity of service location" to vehicle tender scoring matrix

Fleet Policy Development Gold River Village Anti-Idling Policy in place for municipal vehicles and equipment

Fleet Golden, Town of Continuing corporate anti-idling signage and education

Fleet Policy Development Grand Forks Adopted a new vehicle purchasing policy

Fleet Mackenzie District

Fleet Feasibility Exploration New Denver Reviewed garbage collection route to ensure efficiency

Fleet Oliver Completed anti-idling and carpooling crew talks

Fleet Policy Development Port Alice Supports the school in it's anti-idling policy

Fleet Port Edward Encourage Public Works staff not to leave vehicles idling

Fleet Feasibility Exploration Port Hardy Monitor and analyse fleet consumption with Smart Tools reporting

Fleet Port McNeil Educated and trained Public Works staff about unnecessary idling of fleet vehicles

Fleet Feasibility Exploration Sicamous Informal discussion and adoption of anti-idling for use of district fleet

Fleet Sparwood

Fleet Policy Development Tahsis Village of Passed 'zero emission vehicle' bylaw in 2012

Fleet Policy Development Taylor Anti-idling policy in place

Fleet Ucluelet Presented to employees about anti-idling and car pooling

Fleet Ucluelet Staff receive professional development via webinars to avoid travel costs

Fleet Feasibility Exploration Ucluelet Researched feasibility of having the bylaw officer doing routes on foot or bicycle





Moving towards having new garbage bins deployed that are more efficient/safer for our crews to pick up




Encourage staff and Council to travel together as often as feasible to events using the municipal van to facilitate car-pooling





Conducted driver training for Public Works staff which included fuel efficient driving techniques




Fleet Policy Development Ucluelet Began work on anti-idling bylaw

Other Actions Clinton Created Committee of Council for Woodlot and Community Forests

Other Actions Policy Development Grand Forks Committed to the replacement and replanting of trees within our community

Other Actions Sayward

Other Actions Feasibility Exploration Sicamous Reviewed possible use of drought resistant plants and dry creek bed technologies

Other Actions Feasibility Exploration Ucluelet Researched potential green wall on District office building as part of renovations

Other - Procurement Policy Development Ucluelet

Other - Reserve Fund Duncan

Other - Reserve Fund Policy Development Lantzville

Other - Reserve Fund Policy Development Mackenzie District Established reserve for the acquisition of park land

Waste Grand Forks

Waste Policy Development Greenwood Developed a program for paper and old battery recycling

Waste Feasibility Exploration Harrison Hot Springs Explored ways for reducing corporate waste

Waste Policy Development Highlands Refurnished 30% of municipal hall with reused office furniture

Waste Policy Development Kaslo Conversion to paperless Council meetings

Waste Feasibility Exploration Mackenzie District

Waste Policy Development Mackenzie District All waste paper is recycled; shredding before disposal only if confidential

Waste Oliver Educated staff on reduction of paper use by double-siding print and photocopy jobs

Waste Feasibility Exploration Radium Hot Springs Investigated various options for waste removal

Water/Sewer Policy Development Armstrong Work began on the Water Master Plan Major Update project

Water/Sewer Feasibility Exploration Ashcroft Reviewed methods to reduce watering at local parks

Water/Sewer Enderby Installed water meters in civic buildings to promote water conservation

Water/Sewer Feasibility Exploration Gibsons

Water/Sewer Policy Development Gold River Village Planned washroom upgrades at the Community Centre with low-flow water fixtures/toilets

Water/Sewer Feasibility Exploration Golden, Town of Completed energy audit of WWTP

Water/Sewer Feasibility Exploration Grand Forks

Water/Sewer Feasibility Exploration Grand Forks

Water/Sewer Feasibility Exploration Keremeos On-going engineering studies dealing with sewer capacities

Water/Sewer Lillooet District Purchased books for library on water conservation and recycling

Water/Sewer Lumby Village

Committee Development and Staffing


Assigned Council member the Environment portfolio and began planning and working on various initiatives

Implemented procurement policy of using local trades, services and products whenever possible


Sponsored pilot project with Cowichan Energy Alternatives to develop the Community Carbon Marketplace, a locally based carbon offset program

Established Reserve Fund for Carbon Neutral Initiatives to provide funds for investment in regional emission reduction projects


City and Regional District have joined forces to implement a Kitchen Waste recycling program in 2012 for our residential customers. (Green Bin Collection and Composting)

Studied and compared with other communities' user rates to encourage reduced consumption



Examine means of redirecting sewage to the wastewater treatment plant, avoiding use of the lift station

Investigating the installation of water meters on our residential properties to help reduce water consumption and pumping costs

Completed an Aquifer Nitrate Study and started a Source Water Protection Plan and a West Side Fire Protection study both to be completed in 2013



Implemented water conservation strategy, awareness through Lumby Matters newsletter as well as internal education


Water/Sewer Montrose Employed Water Smart Ambassador

Water/Sewer Montrose Water loss management education for employees

Water/Sewer Feasibility Exploration Port Hardy Closely monitor municipal buildings water use, Investigate water conservation

Water/Sewer Feasibility Exploration

Water/Sewer Policy Development Rossland

Water/Sewer Feasibility Exploration Sicamous

Water/Sewer Feasibility Exploration Taylor



Regional District - Central Coast

Determination of a potable water source to service the whole or part of the Denny Island Community

Continued participation in Liquid Waste Management Plan-Stage 2 for new regional sewer service

Installed new sanitary system which incl. sewer study to determine the size of the treatment plant

Planned for water irrigation line from river to use untreated water at golf course and boulevard

Climate Action Revenue Incentive Program – Corporate ActivitiesCommunity Populations 5,000-10,000Supportive ActionsAction Category Local Government Action

Broad Planning Policy Development Kimberly Engaged staff and developed corporate climate action plan (present to Council in 2013)

Broad Planning Feasibility Exploration Peachland District

Broad Planning Policy Development Qualicum Beach

Broad Planning Feasibility Exploration Quesnel Compiled corporate energy and emissions data and completed a 2012 corporate inventory

Broad Planning Revelstoke Renewed Environmental Sustainability Coordinator's contract for another year

Broad Planning Policy Development Revelstoke Completed Carbon Report

Broad Planning Policy Development Smithers Completed 2012 Corporate Energy and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Plan

Building and Lighting Feasibility Exploration Kimberly Energy audits of Civic Centre and Marysville Arenas

Building and Lighting Feasibility Exploration Merritt Ongoing lighting assessment

Building and Lighting Feasibility Exploration Nelson

Building and Lighting Feasibility Exploration Peachland District Quotes for retrofit of lighting in key District Buildings obtained

Building and Lighting Qualicum Beach Started using SMARTtool to monitor and track GHG emissions

Building and Lighting Quesnel

Building and Lighting Feasibility Exploration Revelstoke Completed energy audits on arena, public works buildings, and water treatment plant

Building and Lighting Feasibility Exploration Smithers

Building and Lighting Policy Development Smithers

Energy Generation Feasibility Exploration Hope Undertake feasibility of green energy generation

Energy Generation Feasibility Exploration Ladysmith

Energy Generation Policy Development Ladysmith Energy recovery plans developed-including water and sewer construction

Energy Generation Feasibility Exploration Peachland District Morrison Hershfield Renewable Energy Opportunities Study initiated

Energy Generation Policy Development Peachland District

Energy Generation Policy Development Peachland District Morrison Hershfield Renewable Energy Opportunities Study ongoing

Energy Generation Feasibility Exploration Quesnel

Energy Generation Feasibility Exploration Trail Undertook assessment of major recreation facility

Fleet Castlegar Continued to implement the anti-idling bylaw and education of City employees

Fleet Hope

Fleet Policy Development Kent Unofficial Anti-idling policy for Public Works vehicles in place

Fleet Feasibility Exploration Ladysmith Commenced study of acquisition of electric vehicles for fleet

Fleet Nelson Organised two staff training sessions in fuel efficient driving

Fleet Feasibility Exploration Peachland District Director of Operations looking into biodiesel for fleet


Energy Management Plan established 2008 is ongoing; quarterly audits and final annual reports are received by Council

Drafted Sustainability Action Plan, which includes corporate actions to reduce GHG emissions


Completed energy assessments on three municipal buildings; Fire Hall, Youth Centre, and Public Works Complex, assessment reports have been generated for all municipal service buildings



Facilities manager continued to spearhead energy reduction initiatives in concert with utility companies

Issued RFP for Smithers Airport Terminal Expansion Study. Incl. improvement to energy efficiency of new or expanded terminal building

Began development of facilities maintenance plan, which incorporates recommendations from the Corporate Energy and GHG Emissions Plan

Investigating energy recovery on a number of projects, including water pipeline and sewer infrastructure

Promoting sustainable development and energy efficiency including DES in new large scale developments

Continue to work on feasibility of District Energy system and determine how it will affect municipal buildings



Staff participated in web-based meetings or seminars to avoid excessive travel, District brought training to the municipality so that more staff can participate and avoid travel


Climate Action Revenue Incentive Program – Corporate ActivitiesCommunity Populations 5,000-10,000Supportive Actions

Fleet Policy Development Peachland District Continued anti-engine idling policy for corporate vehicles

Fleet Policy Development Quesnel Continue to promote anti-idling for City vehicles

Fleet Revelstoke Developed anti-Idling policy for municipal fleet including educational material

Fleet Revelstoke Provided Natural Resources Canada SMART Driver training to all public works staff

Other Actions

Waste Quesnel

Waste Policy Development Smithers Continued to promote reducing, reusing and recycling

Water/Sewer Feasibility Exploration Creston Complete metering assessment

Water/Sewer Feasibility Exploration Nelson Energy assessment was completed for the City's wastewater treatment plant

Water/Sewer Policy Development Peachland District Sewer Phasing Plan

Water/Sewer Feasibility Exploration Quesnel Identified improvements to water and sewer systems using SCADA

Water/Sewer Policy Development Revelstoke

Water/Sewer Feasibility Exploration Trail




Northern Rockies Regional Municipality

Continued support to NEAT (Northern Environmental Action Team), tasked with providing programs and education sessions to reduce GHG emissions in various ways


Continued promotion of identifying waste streams that can be eliminated, reduced or recycled

Initiated Source Protection Plan for Greeley Watershed including potential impacts related to climate change

Assessed sewer line condition incl. infiltration to reduce storm inflow and associated level of water being treated at waste water treatment plant


Broad Planning Policy Development Campbell River Implementing City's Carbon Neutral Plan(including annual GHG inventory)

Broad Planning Policy Development Central Saanich Promotion of residential in-fill development and protection of agricultural lands

Broad Planning Policy Development Courtenay Review and update the 2009 City of Courtenay Corporate Climate Action Plan

Broad Planning Cranbrook

Broad Planning Dawson Creek

Broad Planning Esquimalt

Broad Planning Policy Development Fort St. John Completed carbon neutral plan

Broad Planning Policy Development Fort St. John Sustainability planning is part of yearly strategic priority setting sessions

Broad Planning Policy Development Islands Trust Continued work on Carbon Neutral Policy

Broad Planning Policy Development Lake Country Update the District Corporate Carbon Neutral Action Plan (2012)

Broad Planning Mission

Broad Planning Policy Development North Cowichan Contracted a consultant to develop corporate Climate Action and Energy Plan

Broad Planning Oak Bay Environmental Advisory Committee was established

Broad Planning Oak Bay

Broad Planning Policy Development Parksville Formalized tracking & monitoring of energy purchases

Broad Planning Parksville Considered collaborative approach to climate change management with the RDN

Broad Planning Penticton

Broad Planning Policy Development Penticton

Broad Planning Pitt Meadows Corporate cross departmental Green Team meets monthly to plan and generate ideas

Broad Planning Policy Development Pitt Meadows Initiated Corporate Sustainability Plan

Broad Planning Policy Development Port Alberni

Broad Planning Port Moody Establishment of a Sustainability Manager position

Broad Planning Port Moody Support City's Environmental Protection Committee

Broad Planning Policy Development Port Moody Development of City's Team Action Plan - Roadmap for Achieving Council Strategic Plan

Broad Planning Policy Development Port Moody



Created Sustainability Coordinator position and hired coordinator to support ICSP Committee during implementation of the Integrated Community Sustainability Plan


Developing Web-Based Staff Training to address all of City's recycling, composting, idle-reduction, water and energy conservation policies for new and current staff


Hosted a CRD Resilient Region Breakfast Exchange at the Municipal Hall on the theme of zero - everything from zero waste, zero emissions to zero invasive species


Internal sustainability committee established with all departments, conveys energy saving information to employees



Created Maintenance Operations and Energy Coordinator position at the Recreation Centre with 50% funding from BC Hydro



Continue to host monthly Climate Action Advisory Committee meetings. Staff attended Retscreen Training

Developed Green Procurement Plan using the Lifecycle Cost Analysis Option. Followed Implementation Plan targets for 2012. Completed Milestone 4


Environmental Sustainability Progress Report & Plan 2007-2012 completed and approved by Council



Developed sustainable building design requirements for new Fire Hall including, energy efficient systems for heating, all external lights to be LED, rainwater harvesting system for internal building water use, onsite stormwater management with 100% avoidance of connection to storm sewer system, green roof and natural areas enhancement


Broad Planning

Broad Planning Hired an Environmental Services Coordinator to help develop policy and programs

Broad Planning Policy Development

Broad Planning Continue with participation of Carbon Neutral Kootenays Project, with CBT, RDCK and RDEK

Broad Planning Feasibility Exploration Completed BC Hydro Energy Management Assessment for SCRD

Broad Planning Policy Development Reviewed fleet ownership model and vehicle purchasing guidelines

Broad Planning Policy Development Squamish Added GHG reporting section to council report template

Broad Planning Summerland

Broad Planning Feasibility Exploration Summerland

Broad Planning Policy Development Terrace Amended Zoning Bylaw to allow for Secondary Suites in all residential zones

Broad Planning Policy Development Vernon Corporate GHG reduction plan in progress

Broad Planning Policy Development Vernon Completed energy audits of Civic plaza facilities (5 buildings) and operations facility

Building and Lighting Feasibility Exploration Campbell River Conducted a boiler replacement assessment for the RCMP station

Building and Lighting Central Saanich Promotion of "lights off when space unoccupied" within facilities

Building and Lighting Feasibility Exploration Courtenay Reviewed grant opportunities for energy retrofits in all corporate buildings

Building and Lighting Feasibility Exploration Courtenay Detailed energy audit for 3 high emitting civic buildings

Building and Lighting Dawson Creek Hiring of Energy Manager

Building and Lighting Policy Development Dawson Creek

Building and Lighting Feasibility Exploration Fort St. John 2 lighting Feasibility Exploration were completed

Building and Lighting Feasibility Exploration Lake Country Energy audit and green energy assessment completed on some District facilities

Building and Lighting Feasibility Exploration Langford City Hired City Green Solutions to carry out an Energy Audit of Langford City Hall

Building and Lighting Policy Development Langley City Facilities planning for replacement Operations Centre and Community Centre

Building and Lighting North Cowichan

Building and Lighting North Cowichan Education campaign to shut off lights when rooms not in use

Building and Lighting Policy Development North Cowichan Developed a 5 year energy management budget and work plan

Building and Lighting Policy Development North Cowichan

Building and Lighting Feasibility Exploration North Saanich District Building Assessment Study - identify areas for improving efficiencies

Building and Lighting Feasibility Exploration Parksville RDN has undertaken detailed studies for energy use

Building and Lighting Policy Development Parksville


Regional District - Bulkley Nechako

Hired a Sustainability Assistant to aid in fulfilling Climate Action Charter commitments and other sustainability initiatives


Regional District - Kitimat Stikine


Continued implementation new green-related policies related to conservation opportunities, energy reduction and corporate sustainability



Regional District - Sunshine Coast



Formed a Council-appointed Climate Action Committee to make recommendations on community and corporate climate action initiatives

Updated Corporate Energy & Emissions Assessment to evaluate progress and determine future initiatives



Continued involvement in the Green Leaders projects to help develop policies on renewable energy requirements for new construction


With funding support from BC Hydro, hired an Energy Manager to review potential reductions of all corporate energy use


Strategic Energy Management Plan is under development to guide energy reduction in future years

Continued optimization for energy performance for all facilities as part of ongoing maintenance


Building and Lighting Penticton Staff attended Retscreen Training

Building and Lighting Penticton Staff attendance in several webinars with energy reduction / GHG reduction theme

Building and Lighting Pitt Meadows

Building and Lighting Feasibility Exploration Pitt Meadows

Building and Lighting Policy Development Port Alberni

Building and Lighting Port Moody

Building and Lighting Feasibility Exploration Investigated opportunities for lighting upgrades at transfer stations

Building and Lighting Policy Development Initiated draft energy reduction plans for most corporate building

Building and Lighting Continuing program to make RD buildings more energy efficient

Building and Lighting Feasibility Exploration Explored potential energy reductions projects

Building and Lighting Feasibility Exploration Completed lighting and HVAC feasibility study for SCRD's Field Road office

Building and Lighting Feasibility Exploration Undertook preliminary assessment of Gibsons Pool

Building and Lighting Policy Development Summerland

Building and Lighting Terrace

Building and Lighting Feasibility Exploration Vernon Completed blower optimization study at VWRC

Building and Lighting Policy Development West Kelowna


Building and Lighting Feasibility Exploration West Vancouver Completed energy audits for the larger DWV operated facilities

Building and Lighting Feasibility Exploration West Vancouver Tested variety of lighting types in buildings in support of future upgrades

Building and Lighting Feasibility Exploration Whistler

Building and Lighting Feasibility Exploration White Rock Conducted study of drainage & air quality issues at Centennial Arena

Energy Generation Feasibility Exploration Campbell River

Energy Generation Colwood

Energy Generation Feasibility Exploration Courtenay Undertook a detailed feasibility study for district energy

Energy Generation Feasibility Exploration Cranbrook

Energy Generation Feasibility Exploration Cranbrook

Energy Generation Dawson Creek

Energy Generation Parksville




Participated in BC Hydro Workplace Conservation Awareness Program Year 1 (initiatives to promote energy reduction included Turn It Off, Space Heater replacement, measure power consumption of equipment, Smart tools for the workplace, etc)

Energy efficiency audits conducted at: City Hall, Pitt Meadows Family Recreation Centre, South Bronson Community Centre and Public Works Yard

Promotion of energy conservation; building renovations incorporated energy reduction; facilities upgraded in 2012 include City Hall, Echo Centre and Fire Hall


Conducted various behavioural-based corporate energy-wise campaigns through BC Hydro Workplace Conservation Awareness (WCA) Initiative




Regional District - Powell River

Regional District - Strathcona



Corporate Energy & Emissions Assessment has sections for each Department with plans for reducing GHGs in buildings


Continued to participate in Pembina Institute's Green Building Partners program. Offered incentives to homeowners to have home energy assessment completed

Planned energy efficiency and lighting upgrades for Jim Lind Arena, Municipal Hall and ongoing improvements at Johnson Bentley Memorial Aquatic Centre


Hired Energy Manager to compile inventory of buildings and energy usage and identify savings measures

Undertook detailed building energy monitoring for Lost Lake (No Suggestions), Whistler Public Library (LEED Gold), and Meadow Park Sports Centre (over 400tCO2e annual reductions achieved at MPSC alone)

Monitoring wind data at two sites in the City - Robron Park and Phoenix Middle School to assess the viability of a small scale wind turbine demonstration project


Installed solar hot water heating and photovoltaic systems at fire station incl. public demonstration area and on-line monitoring system to record the amount of energy generated

Energy Feasibility study initiated for Western Financial Place (Ice surface and Aquatic Centre) In 2012, in partnership with Community Energy of BC. Study being conducted by Prism Engineering of Burnaby, BC

Study undertaken to complete green energy analysis and formulate proposals for Council consideration regarding Rec Plex (now Western Financial Place)

Institutional Framework

First Solar City in Canada to receive "Solar City" designation. Continue to enforce solar-ready requirements


Continued education for building inspection staff with respect to solar hot water heating systems


Energy Generation Feasibility Exploration Penticton Explored geothermal options for new Farmer's Market

Energy Generation Feasibility Exploration Penticton

Energy Generation Feasibility Exploration Penticton Pre-feasibility hydro generation study completed in 2012

Energy Generation Feasibility Exploration




Energy Generation Feasibility Exploration Vernon Pre-Feasibility study in progress for wood fired district energy system

Energy Generation Feasibility Exploration Vernon

Energy Generation Feasibility Exploration Vernon Commissioned energy audits of key civic facilities

Fleet Campbell River Participated in Bike to Work Week

Fleet Central Saanich Promotion and staff participation in bike-to-work week

Fleet Policy Development Central Saanich Anti-idling policy for corporate fleet

Fleet Policy Development Central Saanich

Fleet Policy Development Comox Town Council confirmed its Municipal Idling Control Policy (CCL-048)

Fleet Policy Development Courtenay Initiated a "right-sizing" vehicle replacement policy

Fleet Dawson Creek Signed on as a member of the northern community "electric vehicle plug-in" network

Fleet Fort St. John Fleet management identified as a strategic priority

Fleet North Cowichan

Fleet Oak Bay

Fleet Feasibility Exploration Parksville Continued to explore uses of smart car and hybrid technologies for fleet vehicles

Fleet Penticton Offer Smart Driver training to 20 employees, Promoted fuel efficiency thru education

Fleet Policy Development Penticton Developed Fleet Action Plan following E3 Fleet Accreditation requirements

Fleet Policy Development Port Alberni Continuing to promote anti-idling policy

Fleet Installed improved communications technologies to promote less travel for meetings

Fleet Policy Development

Fleet Feasibility Exploration

Fleet Policy Development Created and implemented corporate anti-Idling policy for all SCRD vehicles and facilities

Fleet Squamish

Undertook feasibility study of three options to convert existing gas turbine with built in heat exchanger for waste heat extraction (currently configured to use digester gas) to natural gas after process upgrades at AWWTP


Continue to work with FortisBC regarding possible improvements to primary building energy consumer (Charles Baily Theatre)


Commence with evaluation of energy capture and recovery opportunities for carbon offset potential within RDKB infrastructure assets


Conducting energy-focused operational reviews of some major infrastructures for energy conversation potential


Undertook feasibility study for solar hot water heating as part of Sechelt Aquatic Centre upgrades (2011-2012)

Consulted with Fortis BC regarding installation of geothermal DE system, commence study with them this year (2013)



Commitment made to install two Level 2 electric vehicle charging stations at civic sites in 2013




Partnered with City of Duncan and Cowichan Tribes and hired a consultant to create an Active Fleet Plan


Worked with other municipalities and organizations to receive grant to install an electric vehicle charging station in the municipal parking lot





Implemented policies for suggestion of car-pooling and sustainable fleet initiatives for RDKB functions (i.e. Board and Committee meetings, Staff meetings, etc.)


Considered installing electric car charging station at the Strathcona Gardens Recreation facility



Hired a transportation demand management coordinator to build internal capacity on TDM principals


Fleet Vernon

Fleet Policy Development Vernon Implemented new Vehicle Use Policy including language on Anti – Idling Policy and GPS/AVL

Fleet Feasibility Exploration West Kelowna

Fleet Policy Development West Kelowna

Fleet Policy Development West Kelowna Instituted gas card policy to improve tracking of fuel consumption

Fleet Whistler Hosted trails and cycling advisory group with community stakeholders

Fleet Feasibility Exploration White Rock Considered alternative fuels and energy efficient technologies for city vehicle purchases

Fleet Policy Development White Rock Implemented an anti-idling policy for the public works yard

Other Actions Islands Trust

Other Actions Lake Country

Other Actions Policy Development Terrace Secured funding and designed expansion of main greenway in our City

Other - Procurement Policy Development Williams Lake

Other - Reserve Fund Feasibility Exploration Esquimalt

Other - Reserve Fund Policy Development Lake Country

Other - Reserve Fund Policy Development

Waste Campbell River Promoted composting at City facilities

Waste Campbell River Carried out waste reduction education for staff through City Green Team

Waste Feasibility Exploration Central Saanich Assessment of sanitary sewer system serving the Tsartlip First Nation

Waste Feasibility Exploration Courtenay Completed a waste audit for City Hall

Waste Feasibility Exploration Cranbrook

Waste Feasibility Exploration Langford City Met with ReFUSE, a local organics recycling company, to carry out a waste audit of City Hall

Waste North Saanich District Promote the Green Waste Recycling Program

Waste Feasibility Exploration Parksville Continued to investigate waste reduction initiatives for all City facilities

Waste Policy Development Penticton Incorporated End of Life disposal/recycle into Green Procurement Plan

Waste Policy Development Penticton

Waste Port Alberni Continued raising of awareness through education of public re garbage and recycling

Waste Hired communication summer student to engage in recycling outreach program

Waste Feasibility Exploration


Mandatory staff orientation on Vehicle Use Policy and GPS system, staff were apprised of responsibility to reduce carbon footprint

Conducted initial Fuel Usage Review of the fleet and began exploring possible options for improving efficiency

Adopted a new 'Anti-Idling' Policy which directs staff to prevent municipal vehicles from idling for periods of more than five minutes



Created Climate Action Working Group to discuss and implement projects to reduce climate impact


Park education for staff and public on what are acceptable conditions (i.e. plant material, water usage, maintenance, etc) for various types of parks (nature, community, tot-lots, trails, etc)

Proposed new purchasing policy for large vehicle equipment that requires analysis of GHG emissions

Township continued with funding of the Sustainability Reserve Fund to be used for provision of sustainability initiatives and specifically to make progress on the Township's Climate Action Charter commitments

Creation of the Climate Action Reserve Fund in 2010 to support future GHG reduction opportunities, improve sustainability and increase energy efficiency


RDBN's CEEP was reviewed and plans were made to contribute to a "Carbon Reserve Fund" in lieu of purchasing offsets.



Newly upgraded systems at City Wastewater Treatment facility to be monitored for energy consumption


Monitoring and evaluating waste hauling/recycling pick up scheduling. Incorporated End of Life disposal/recycle into Green Procurement Plan





Investigated and promoted office composting program/green plan to other business and government agencies


Waste Policy Development

Waste Feasibility Exploration Undertook a composting feasibility study in 2012

Waste Feasibility Exploration Composting Feasibility Study initiated

Waste Feasibility Exploration

Waste White Rock Initiated civic staff participation in green waste and recycling programs at city facilities

Waste Williams Lake Carried out compost education for employees

Water/Sewer Campbell River

Water/Sewer Campbell River

Water/Sewer Policy Development Central Saanich Initiated a Water Master Plan

Water/Sewer Feasibility Exploration Courtenay

Water/Sewer Dawson Creek

Water/Sewer Feasibility Exploration Esquimalt Audited water flow rates of all tap water fixtures and shower heads in municipal buildings

Water/Sewer Policy Development Fort St. John Liquid waste management plan (continuous)

Water/Sewer Policy Development Lake Country Liquid Waste Management Plan Phase 2 Planning

Water/Sewer Policy Development Lake Country Planning for Waste Water Treatment Plant upgrades

Water/Sewer Feasibility Exploration Penticton

Water/Sewer Policy Development Port Alberni Draft water conservation plan prepared

Water/Sewer Port Moody

Water/Sewer Feasibility Exploration Port Moody Installed PRV turbines on two PRV stations, completed further assessment on pump stations


Water/Sewer Feasibility Exploration Undertook sewer system metering & monitoring in Coal Harbour to determine infiltration

Water/Sewer Feasibility Exploration Studied options

Water/Sewer Feasibility Exploration Terrace

Water/Sewer Feasibility Exploration West Kelowna Explored costs of installing low flow appliances in Municipal Hall

Water/Sewer Feasibility Exploration Whistler Undertook an energy study at Whistler Wastewater Treatment Plant

Water/Sewer Policy Development White Rock Completed Sanitary and Stormwater Master Plans

Water/Sewer Feasibility Exploration Williams Lake Undertook audit of all municipal pumping stations for energy use and action


Continued development of Corporate Sustainability Policy, including the introduction of bulk purchase and high recycled content and re-confirmation of Zero-Waste policy

Regional District - Powell River

Regional District - Squamish-Lillooet


Undertook preliminary assessment and costing of improved waste and organics collection at Field Road office




Provide staff tours of water and wastewater facilities, incl. education on conservation measures


Reviewed energy use for water facilities; water conservation education for staff through City Green Team

Initiated assessment of sanitary lift stations incl. energy audit of electrical and mechanical components for energy efficiency


Partnership in the Creation of the Water Reclaimed Facility, lowered the City's potable water for industry use

Completed study of Micro Gas Turbine Business Case for AWWTP. Installed new energy efficient blowers at waste water


Support for Dreamrider plays in schools and promotion of water conservation education at public events (e.g., Fingerling Festival, Public Works Day)


Review of current water and energy use for all services and possible development of regional water-energy reduction strategy



Undertook leek detection work at water system, resulting in significant reduction of water wasted


Broad Planning Policy Development Chilliwack Finalized the Corporate Air Quality, Energy and GHG Action Plan

Broad Planning Policy Development Delta

Broad Planning Delta

Broad Planning Kamloops

Broad Planning Maple Ridge Continued implementation of Workplace Conservation Awareness Program

Broad Planning Maple Ridge

Broad Planning Policy Development Maple Ridge Continued to update Strategic Energy Management Plan

Broad Planning Policy Development Maple Ridge Completed Energy Manager (BCH) Year 2 work plan

Broad Planning Policy Development New Westminster Report to Council on 2011 emissions inventory and energy conservation initiatives planned


Broad Planning

Broad Planning Policy Development Continued to follow existing Corporate Climate Action Plan developed in 2010

Broad Planning Feasibility Exploration Prince Rupert Review ways to reduce GHG emissions


Broad Planning Policy Development Developed a regional offsets strategy through the Carbon Neutral Kootenay's Project

Broad Planning Feasibility Exploration

Broad Planning

Broad Planning Policy Development Completed and adopted 2012 Corporate Emissions Inventory and Reduction Plan

Broad Planning Victoria


Broad Planning Policy Development Victoria


Building and Lighting Delta

Building and Lighting Feasibility Exploration Delta Completed an energy efficiency and district energy study for the North Delta civic precinct

Building and Lighting Feasibility Exploration Maple Ridge

Building and Lighting Feasibility Exploration Maple Ridge Audit of municipal facilities for occupancy lighting sensors with BC Hydro assistance

Building and Lighting Feasibility Exploration Nanaimo City Completed energy studies and energy modelling for over 8 corporate facilities


Drafted a Community Energy and Emissions Plan which will inform corporate and community policy


Corporate Climate Change Initiative (the Initiative) is revised regularly. Carry over action items from the 2011 Initiative were acted upon in 2012


Initiated internal "Did You Know" program encouraging City staff to share unique/innovative ideas that have occurred in the City



Hosted energy education session and learning booth at staff eDay in partnership with Fortis and BC Hydro

North Vancouver, City of

Continued implementation of corporate climate action plan and progress towards the 25% reduction target below 2007 levels by 2020


North Vancouver, District of

Hosted sustainability focused lunch and learn seminars and staff awareness campaigns for energy conservation


Regional District - Cariboo

Research has been carried out by staff and a draft corporate emissions reduction strategy is being developed

Regional District - Central Kootenay

Regional District - Comox Valley

Completed energy/GHG inventory and undertook an integrated resource recovery (IRR) study


Regional District - Cowichan Valley

Developed new staff position - Energy Analyst to develop corporate energy management plan



City's Climate and Energy Committee met monthly throughout 2012 to strategize reduction strategies across the four focus areas of buildings, fleet, streetlights/parkades, and waste


Launched Cut the Carbon Campaign in 2012 to educate and build awareness for the City's energy profile, climate action goals/commitments, and the four focus areas for reduction

Focused on specific reduction projects and energy studies/continuous optimization projects for major City buildings


Launched Cut the Carbon Program; Campaign focuses on highlighting the past successes and the current/planned strategies and actions the City is undertaking in the 4 key areas of buildings, fleet and equipment, streetlights, and waste


Hosted the "Turn It Off Challenge" for staff, outreach campaign that educates staff on how to save energy

Continued to search for the right lighting technology that will be cost effective and energy efficient for the District's street lights


Building and Lighting New Westminster Corporate Energy Management Committee meets once

Building and Lighting Policy Development Development of a Strategic Energy Management Plan for corporate facilities

Building and Lighting Feasibility Exploration Completed a feasibility study on building envelope upgrades

Building and Lighting Port Coquitlam

Building and Lighting Feasibility Exploration Port Coquitlam Energy study was completed at the PoCo Rec facility

Building and Lighting Feasibility Exploration Port Coquitlam

Building and Lighting Policy Development Port Coquitlam

Building and Lighting Prince George Promote energy awareness through intranet and other avenues

Building and Lighting Feasibility Exploration Prince Rupert Reviewed some municipal buildings for energy reduction improvements

Building and Lighting Feasibility Exploration

Building and Lighting Feasibility Exploration Investigate undertaking energy assessments for RDCK buildings


Building and Lighting Feasibility Exploration Evaluated solar hot water systems for heating pool water at sports and aquatic centres

Building and Lighting Efficient ice arena workshops for operations staff

Building and Lighting Feasibility Exploration Review/audit facilities to identify as many energy savings initiatives as possible



Building and Lighting Feasibility Exploration Completed CVRD firehalls energy audit


Building and Lighting Feasibility Exploration Conducted energy efficiency audit of Eddy Mountain Memorial Arena

Building and Lighting Signed up for SmartTool and started training

Building and Lighting Feasibility Exploration Victoria Completed energy study of the Victoria Conference Centre

Building and Lighting Feasibility Exploration Victoria

Building and Lighting Policy Development Victoria

Energy Generation Feasibility Exploration Chilliwack

Energy Generation Feasibility Exploration Delta


Energy Generation Feasibility Exploration Evaluated wind and solar options at numerous sites, including recreation facilities






Extended the Energy Manager contract to a 2nd year focused on corporate energy reductions

Study was conducted to determine the feasibility of reducing electrical energy use in pump stations

Developed a sustainable energy management plan to reduce energy consumption for all corporate buildings



Comprehensive energy studies of ten of the regional district's highest energy-consuming facilities were carried out by qualified independent energy consultants



Undertook an integrated resource recovery (IRR) study and numerous energy audits at key facilities






Completed preliminary level 1 building and energy use audits of all CVRD corporate buildings


Completed building heat loss and air source heat pump sizing for 4 community halls in West Cowichan Area to upgrade from Oil furnaces



Completed building energy heat loss calculations, system sizing and business case for community hall heating system upgrades

Regional District - East Kootenay



Performed building energy performance and envelope assessments for City's 8 community centres and Royal Athletic Park

Employed Pulse Energy monitoring at 4 of its largest buildings, completed 2 Continuous Optimization Investigation Reports (City Hall and Police Dept HQ)

Completed an Energy Integration Pre-Feasibility Study for the Chilliwack Landing Area (arena, pool, cultural centre, hospital, etc.)

Completed feasibility study for solar hot water at Ladner Leisure Centre and Delta's outdoor pools and was awarded funding from the Gas Tax Innovations Fund


Comprehensive energy studies at ten regional district facilities included a feasibility analysis of solar air heating, solar water heating, solar photo-voltaic and wind power



Town of Ladysmith is exploring a Biomass District Energy System to heat the RCMP building, school and rec centre


Energy Generation

Energy Generation Feasibility Exploration Investigated feasibility of landfill gas collection for small energy generation

Energy Generation Feasibility Exploration Victoria Commissioned study to look at District energy options for Centennial square

Fleet Chilliwack Promoted a two-week Bike to Work Challenge

Fleet Policy Development Chilliwack Fleet improvements considered as part of Corporate Action Plan

Fleet Maple Ridge

Fleet Feasibility Exploration Maple Ridge Began review of parks fleet costs to determine efficiency and effectiveness of equipment

Fleet Policy Development Nanaimo City

Fleet Offered subsidy for transit passes to staff

Fleet TravelSmart TDM (Fleet demand management) initiative offered to staff in Fall 2012


Fleet Port Coquitlam

Fleet Prince George

Fleet Prince Rupert Encourage use of transit and green Fleet to staff


Fleet Policy Development Amended fleet policy to address GHG reductions

Fleet Policy Development Enforced anti-idling policy


Fleet Feasibility Exploration Victoria

Other Actions Green Team worked with the social committee to bring local food into CVRD social events

Other Actions Victoria

Other Actions Victoria

Other Actions Policy Development Victoria

Other - Adaptation Policy Development Victoria

Other - Reserve Fund Policy Development Developing Terms of Reference for local carbon fund



Participated in Cowichan Place Partners meeting to work with Vancouver Island University, District of North Cowichan, City of Duncan, and School District 79 to identify district heating and renewable energy potential for the Cowichan Place area

Regional District - Peace River



Continue to use and promote use of pedal bikes in Youth Services as an alternative to using a fleet vehicle

Began updating process for a Fleet Master Plan with strengthened commitments to reducing auto dependency and investing in infrastructure for alternate travel modes






Initiated a review of vehicle use requirements to develop a vehicle renewal strategy to transition to low emissions cars and trucks where feasible


Introduced an anti-idling policy and provided a driver training program for energy awareness


Completion of a city wide equipment operator training program that will include core sessions on fleet fuel efficiency while operating equipment



Anti-idling policy is in place for corporate vehicles. Staff are advised to car pool whenever possible




Reviewed solid waste fleet contracts for inclusion and reporting of fuel consumption and GHG emissions

Analyzed 2011 energy and emissions usage and upgrades to fuel reporting system to improve City's understandanding and manage fleet fuel use at dept/business unit level and vehicle class/unit level




Created Climate and Energy Committee that meets monthly; Membership includes staff and management from all across the organization who are involved in decision-making that affects the City's energy consumption and carbon footprint


Created Climate and Energy Committee that meets monthly; Membership includes staff and management from all across the organization who are involved in decision-making that affects the City's energy consumption and carbon footprint

Undertook LiDAR analysis in 2012 creating urban tree/canopy inventory for entire city that assists in developing tree replacement schedule

Climate change adaptation planning in 2012 assessed risk to City and community infrastructure and services as a result of the projected impacts of climate change



Other - Reserve Fund Policy Development Victoria

Waste Policy Development Delta Offered and enhanced recycling amenities in corporate facilities and at corporate events

Waste Policy Development

Waste

Waste Continued in house recycling and compost program

Waste Feasibility Exploration Performed waste audit for PRRD buildings

Water/Sewer Feasibility Exploration Chilliwack

Water/Sewer Feasibility Exploration Nanaimo City Initiated a 2012 'Water Audit'

Water/Sewer Policy Development Promote water efficiency


Water/Sewer

Water/Sewer Policy Development Victoria Utilities master plans are under development, adoption expected in 2013

Water/Sewer Policy Development Victoria

Carbon tax rebate (nearly $100K/yr) and other sustainability funds are restricted (Climate Action Reserve Fund, current balance approx $350K)) in their use for capacity building or energy reduction projects for climate action in the corporation or community


Resource Recovery Plan was approved by the Ministry of Environment and adopted by the Board



Corporate energy inventory accounts for solid waste generation of civic facilities. Promoted diversion programs with employees




Completed water audit to determine total water loss within the water supply distribution system



Completed Level 1 energy audit of major water and sewage facilities to develop strategies for reducing energy use



CVRD Energy Analyst worked with Senior Operator to identify and reduce energy consumption at Arbutus Mountain Sewage Treatment Plant

Stormwater utility will incorporate rebates for those properties that alleviate the burden on City storm drains using green infrastructure techniques and extend the life of these assets in the most cost-effective way using the least disruptive technologies

Climate Action Revenue Incentive Program – Corporate ActivitiesCommunity Populations 100,000+Supportive Actions

Action Category Local Government Action

Broad Planning Policy Development Abbotsford Commence development of CARIP Rebate Policy and Corporate Carbon Neutral Plan

Broad Planning Abbotsford Continued work from the Green Team

Broad Planning Coquitlam

Broad Planning Kelowna City Encourage sustainability throughout the organization through Sustainability Action Team

Broad Planning Kelowna City Acknowledge staff through internal City Manager's Sustainability Awards

Broad Planning Policy Development Langley Township Updated corporate inventory for years 2007 through 2011

Broad Planning

Broad Planning Feasibility Exploration

Broad Planning

Broad Planning Integrated offset purchasing into budgeting process

Broad Planning Policy Development Continued implementation of Strategic Energy Management Plan

Broad Planning

Broad Planning Assisted member municipalities with measuring and reporting corporate emissions

Broad Planning Policy Development Richmond Started upgrades to corporate energy use database

Broad Planning Richmond Active participation in BC Hydro Workplace Conservation Awareness Program

Broad Planning Surrey

Broad Planning Surrey

Broad Planning Policy Development Vancouver Completed City's Corporate Carbon Strategy

Broad Planning Policy Development Vancouver With audits complete, need to review findings to inform projects for 2012 and beyond

Building and Lighting Abbotsford Continued building and lighting education and awareness

Building and Lighting Feasibility Exploration Abbotsford Conducted water audits of 4 municipal facilities and are currently undergoing retrofits

Building and Lighting Abbotsford Continued consultation with BC Hydro on implementation of energy efficiency opportunities

Building and Lighting Feasibility Exploration Coquitlam

Building and Lighting Coquitlam

Building and Lighting Policy Development Kelowna City Building Optimization Program for H2O Aquatic Center and City Hall

Building and Lighting Langley Township




Partnered with Fortis to add Energy Specialist staff to focus on natural gas conservation activities and raise participation rates in staff behavioural energy reduction




Regional District - Capital District

Enhanced training and development on topics of climate change mitigation and adaptation throughout numerous CRD departments


Undertook business case analysis on development of ecosystem offsets in parks and watershed lands


Regional District - Metro Vancouver



Regional District - Nanaimo




Executed Memorandum of Agreement with member municipalities to undertake regional emission reduction initiatives





Launched Workplace Energy Conservation Program at four aquatic centres and 11 Surrey Libraries locations (held monthly events to engage staff, completed two surveys to assess employee awareness of and behaviours around energy conservation before and after the program)


Developed new Financial Management System that will include the capacity to report on GHG emissions and energy use



Completed a Detailed Study and proposal to perform a complete energy-efficiency retrofit of the City's 15 largest buildings


Continued staff education and awareness campaign to reduce energy use affected by staff behaviour


Participated in Earth Hour 2012, turning off all non-essential lights in all municipal buildings for the event and encouraging Township residents and businesses to do the same





Building and Lighting Policy Development

Building and Lighting Feasibility Exploration Continue to explore options to connect main office building to City's District Energy System

Building and Lighting Feasibility Exploration Firehall energy assessments and retrofits in the Robson Valley

Building and Lighting Feasibility Exploration Completed study for developing energy reduction plan for Hope Recreation Pool

Building and Lighting Three Energy Management 101 workshops were conducted for Metro Vancouver employees

Building and Lighting Feasibility Exploration Richmond

Building and Lighting Feasibility Exploration Surrey

Building and Lighting Surrey

Building and Lighting Policy Development Vancouver Completed and implemented the Building Energy Management Plan

Energy Generation Feasibility Exploration Abbotsford

Energy Generation Feasibility Exploration Coquitlam Completed District Energy Feasibility study for City Centre campus

Energy Generation Policy Development Langley Township


Energy Generation Feasibility Exploration Completion of a Water System Energy Recovery Study





Energy Generation Feasibility Exploration Assisted Qualicum Beach with feasibility study for geothermal heating at Civic Centre

Energy Generation Feasibility Exploration Richmond Completed feasibility study for solar wall installation at Community Centre

Energy Generation Feasibility Exploration Surrey

Energy Generation Feasibility Exploration Surrey

Fleet Policy Development Kelowna City Smart Driver program being developed

Fleet Policy Development Langley Township

Fleet Langley Township

Fleet Bike to Work Week participation and sponsorship


Undertook energy audit and feasibility study of SEAParc Recreation Centre and Panorama Recreation Centre


Completed air leakage inspection study for Water Offices, CRD Headquarters and Parks Headquarters buildings

Regional District - Central Okanagan

Review of office space needs completed, including a view to energy consumption and waste per capita


Adjusted property tenancy agreements for Regional Park Security Resident properties which encourages reduction in residential utility consumption (i.e. Natural Gas, Electricity, Water, etc.)






Incorporated walkthrough energy audits for all civic municipal building concurrent with our yearly condition assessments and completed building envelope assessments at five facilities

Completed level 2 energy audits for 56 civic buildings by AMERESCO, resulted in energy performance being high with few recommendations for improvement


Participated in consortium of municipalities around BC and BC Hydro to create design criteria and specifications around LED street lights, share experiences with pilot projects, and pursue group purchasing discounts

Preparation for the replacement of existing JAMES Plant co-gen system with a new methane co-gen system that maximizes the recovery of the biogas

Developed plans for installation of rooftop solar thermal system for domestic hot water at Civic Facility (municipal hall)


Studies completed into the use of wood-pellet burning furnaces at RDCO facilities in order to improve efficiency and reduce GHG emissions



Exploring and identifying future Integrated Resource Recovery opportunities by Metro Vancouver and NRC


Three studies were conducted on the topics of Carbon Sequestration of Biosolids Land Application, Carbon Tracking in Biosolids Management, and Potential for Emissions Offset Protocol Development for Biosolids Application Activities


Initiated CO2 Utilization Market Study to determine feasibility of recovering CO2 from Metro Vancouver processes and other industrial processes in the region


Examined the proposition of high performance cleaning of biogas produced at waste water treatment plants and landfills to the most stringent standards


Continued to undertake studies on viable energy alternatives for Surrey, and develop plans to integrate the positive outcomes from this research

Used beta-testing tool that is being developed by SFU School of Mechatronics, comparing economic and environmental performance of conventional and alternative fuel vehicles

Planned for deployment of electric vehicle charging infrastructure at the Township's Municipal Hall and Operations Centre to enable the future integration of electric vehicles into the Township's vehicle fleet


Completed an E3 fleet re-evaluation, revealing improvements in several aspects of the Townships fleet incl. reduction in cumulative idling times and improvement in overall fleet efficiency




Fleet

Fleet Richmond

Fleet Policy Development Richmond

Fleet Richmond Expanded capacity of the City employee carpool program

Fleet Policy Development Surrey

Fleet Feasibility Exploration Vancouver

Fleet Feasibility Exploration Vancouver Implemented a 'quick-start' operational review to reduce fuel use

Fleet Policy Development Vancouver Renewed City fuel contract with tougher green provisions

Other Actions Feasibility Exploration

Other Actions Surrey Created new Sustainability Coordinator position within the Sustainability Office

Other - Adaptation Feasibility Exploration Undertook study on Sea Level Rise and Climate Impact on Metro Vancouver Parks

Other - Adaptation Feasibility Exploration

Other - Adaptation Policy Development

Other - Procurement Policy Development

Other - Procurement Policy Development Saanich District Developed framework for green procurement strategy

Other - Procurement Policy Development Surrey

Waste Abbotsford Waste reduction education and awareness

Waste Feasibility Exploration Coquitlam

Waste Policy Development Developed policies for corporate waste, and initiate paperless agendas

Waste Feasibility Exploration Richmond

Waste Surrey

Waste Vancouver

Waste Policy Development Vancouver Developed Green Operations plan including waste strategy for City facilities

Waste Policy Development Vancouver Rolled out Corporate Waste program for facilities

Water/Sewer Abbotsford Continued development of a carbon-reducing ammonia removal pilot project


Regional District - Fraser Valley

FVRD has the potential to monitor vehicle idling, and fuel consumption through fleet complete software


Continued existing initiatives for encouraging use of alternative modes of fleet for commuting and corporate travel (promotion of Bike to Work week, use of corporate bike fleet, promotion of transit fare tickets and passes)

Continued implementing the City’s Sustainable Green Fleet policy, outlining sustainability-based initiatives (e.g. right sizing vehicles and increasing fleet fuel efficiency while meeting operational requirements, promotion of new anti-idling bylaw as component of driver training and orientation programs for new hires)


Launched pilot program - among various Fleet Demand Management (TDM) initiatives - that pools City vehicles from all departments for use by all employees

Continued to review/adopt new technologies and fuelling solutions where appropriate and applicable (e.g.. electric, natural gas, and higher blends of biodiesel)






Undertook study on effect of sea level rise and climate change on existing Metro Vancouver Regional Parks and neighbouring shorelines by estimating the current and future extreme water levels, and comparing them against topographic survey data


Developed Corporate Climate Change Standard (CCCS, Draft Metro Vancouver Climate Projections standards) to standardize assumptions for relevant future climatic factors (e.g. rainfall, temperature, etc.) used to manage and design corporate infrastructure


Further enhancements to the emissions/life-cycle components of the procurement decision making model

Elements of draft Sustainable Purchasing Program were developed based on interviews with managers across the City and involvement in a municipal collaborative for sustainable purchasing


Conducted a waste audit of Civic Facilities to estimate how much waste could be diverted with an improved recycling system


Reviewed potential alternate methods for collecting corporate waste (goal to reduce waste and increase diversion rates)


Implemented waste diversion program at City Hall that included on-site composting and recycling for refundable containers (in addition to the ongoing single stream recycling)


Hired corporate zero-waste coordinator to waste reduction and diversion programs in City facilities



Water/Sewer Feasibility Exploration Kelowna City

Water/Sewer Feasibility Exploration Kelowna City

Water/Sewer Policy Development Kelowna City Further refined water conservation plan for municipal parks

Water/Sewer Kelowna City



Water/Sewer Feasibility Exploration Undertook water audit of Panorama Recreation Centre

Water/Sewer Feasibility Exploration Expansion of use of water meters aimed at controlling water consumption


Water/Sewer Policy Development Vancouver

Organic fertilizer trials continue to explore the viability of using more environmentally friendly products, to help preserve water quality

Continuing work with UBCO on biosolid treatment options targeted at the reduction of biosolids and the production of usable by-products


Received Okanagan Basin Water Board grant to partner with UBC Okanagan to improve management and monitoring of irrigation data systems to conserve water and energy


Conducted environmental impact assessment of Craigflower pump station and incorporated a number LID techniques such as permeable paving and bioswales to reduce stormwater loads


Monitored flow and rainwater retention associated with corporate green roof and living wall




Study was undertaken on the GHG emissions from the lagoons and stockpiles of wastewater residuals (Iona Island Waste Water Treatment Plant)

Develop Green Operations Plan to implement strategy for water use in major City operations

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