Climate Action Revenue Incentive Program (CARIP) Public Reporting Climate Actions Survey City of Dawson Creek

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1 Climate Action Revenue Incentive Program (CARIP) Public Reporting Climate Actions Survey 2015 City of Dawson Creek

2 BROAD PLANNING ACTIONS Broad planning refers to high level planning that sets the stage for GHG emissions reductions, including plans such as Official Community Plans, Integrated Community Sustainability Plans, Climate Action Plans or Community Energy Emissions Plans. Land use planning that focuses on Smart Growth principles (compact, complete, connected, centred) plays an especially important role in energy and GHG reduction. COMMUNITY-WIDE Community-Wide Broad Planning ACTIONS Monitored and recorded the indicators, actions and performance in meeting the objectives of the Official Community Plan (OCP) via the City of Dawson Creek's Sustainability Dashboard (Framework). The ten (10) categories include Land Use, Transportation, Alternative Energy, Buildings, Water, Social Planning, Governance, Open Space Strategy, Economic Development, Waste, and additional Tracking and Monitoring of best practices and performances. Engaged the community in OCP consultation through events, education and feedback (e.g. Planning For People Radio Show, Earth Hour, Earth Day, Solar Days, World Water Day, etc.). Secured partnership funding for Sustainable projects (e.g. Bicycle donations for Bike To Work/School Week). Grant Writer Program secured a record level of funding for community projects totalling $40, Community-Wide Broad Planning Proposed ACTIONS Track, monitor and record indicators, actions and performance of the City of Dawson Creek's Sustainability Dashboard (Framework). The City is reviewing the 2009 Official Community Plan. Engage the community in Official Community Plan consultation through events, education and feedback (e.g. Planning For People Radio Show, Earth Hour, Earth Day, Solar Days, World Water Day, etc.). Secure funding for community projects through the Grant Writer Program. 2 P age

3 BROAD PLANNING ACTIONS CORPORATE Corporate Broad Planning ACTIONS Policy Implementation Employee Training, Awareness Committees, Staffing Monitored and recorded the indicators, actions and performance in meeting the objectives of the Official Community Plan (OCP) via the City of Dawson Creek's Sustainability Dashboard (Framework). Under the Carbon Fund Policy and Green Operating Practices for Municipal Buildings Policy City staff completed energy saving projects; Carbon Offset Purchasing Policy by purchasing offsets to achieve carbon neutrality; Green Vehicle Policy by right-sizing vehicles and idle-less education. Engaged City employees through events, education and feedback such as Bike to Work Week, Earth Hour, etc. Increased and used the City s internal Carbon Fund transfer as per the Carbon Fund Policy to implement energy saving projects - see Buildings and Lighting (i.e. the Carbon Fund transfer in 2015 was $115 per tonne of corporate greenhouse gas emissions). Secured a record level of funding for corporate projects totalling $4,037,046 through City Staff, Consultants, and Grant Writer Program Corporate Broad Planning PROPOSED ACTIONS Employee Training, Awareness Committees, Staffing The City is reviewing its 2009 Official Community Plan (e.g. Land Use, Transportation, etc.) The City will create an integrated Drainage (Stormwater) Master Plan in accordance with OCP Section 8.0 green and integrated infrastructure. Create an Energy Reduction Targets Policy in conjunction with the Official Community Plan review (e.g. 3% annual reduction in energy use target). Engage City employees in Official Community Plan implementation through events, education and feedback such as Bike to Work Week, Earth Hour, and Sustainability Dashboard game show, etc. Increase the City s internal Carbon Fund transfer as per the Carbon Fund Policy to implement additional energy saving projects - see Buildings and Lighting (i.e. the Carbon Fund transfer in 2016 will be $120 per tonne of corporate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions). 3 P age

4 SNAPSHOT QUESTIONS Does your local government set aside funds in a climate reserve fund or something similar? Yes Does your local government have a corporate GHG reduction plan? Yes What is your current GHG reduction target (s) as identified in your OCP or RGS? (Regional Growth Strategy) 14% below 2007 by % below 2007 by % below 2007 by 2050 Has your local government used the Community Energy and Emissions Inventory (CEEI) to measure progress? Yes What plans, policies or guidelines govern the implementation of climate mitigation in your community? Energy and Emissions Plan Integrated Community Sustainability Plan Community-Wide Action Plan OCP Other, please specify: * Carbon Fund Policy * Carbon Neutral Plan * Dawson Creek Sustainability Dashboard * Green Building Operations Policy * Green Vehicle Policy * Offset Purchase Policy 4 P age

5 BUILDING AND LIGHTING ACTIONS Low-carbon buildings use the minimum amount of energy needed to provide comfort and safety for their inhabitants and tap into renewable energy sources for heating, cooling and power. These buildings can save money, especially when calculated over the long term. This category also includes reductions realized from energy efficient street lights and lights in parks or other public spaces. COMMUNITY-WIDE Community-Wide Building and Lighting ACTIONS Reviewed new development using the City of Dawson Creek's Sustainable Planning and Development Checklist. Conducted an Energy Management Assessment with recommendation to create an Energy Reduction Target policy for the reduction of energy use (e.g. buildings, infrastructure, green projects). Delivered energy conservation awareness through projects, programs and events (e.g. Candlelight Conservation Dinner, Earth Hour, Earth Day, Solar Days, etc.) Community-Wide Building and Lighting PROPOSED ACTIONS Deliver energy conservation awareness through projects, programs and events (e.g. Candlelight Conservation Dinner, Earth Hour, Earth Day, Solar Days, etc.). Grant Writer Program to secure funding for community projects (e.g. incentives, grant funding). 5 P age

6 CORPORATE Corporate Building and Lighting ACTIONS Completed Aquatic Centre LED lighting upgrade - pool deck, Arenas new ice plants and piping, and South Peace Community Multiplex interior LED night lighting retrofit. Employee Training, Awareness - Committees, Staffing Retrofitted the Art Gallery (i.e. outside LED lighting upgrade) and Curling Club (i.e. new ice plant and piping) for energy reduction and heat recovery opportunities. Energy reductions projects maintained in five (5) year Capital Plan. Delivered energy conservation awareness through projects, programs and events (e.g. Candlelight Conservation Dinner, Earth Hour, Solar Days, etc.). Received partnership contribution funding for Energy Management Program and energy efficiency projects from BC Hydro. Additional Building and Lighting Corporate ACTIONS Taken in Received LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold certification of Calvin Kruk Centre for the Arts in 2015 from the Canada Green Building Council Corporate Building and Lighting Proposed ACTIONS Employee Training, Awareness - Committees, Staffing Implement upgrades at South Peace Community Multiplex - Lakota/Events Centre (LED lighting and controls retrofit), Arenas and multiple city buildings - City Hall/Fire Hall/RCMP (LED retrofits). Implement upgrades at Dawson Creek Regional Airport: Tower (retrofit lighting to LED), Parking lighting (LED retrofit), Airfield lighting planning and design (LED retrofit). Create an Energy Reduction Target Policy in conjunction with Official Community Plan review (e.g. 3% annual reduction in energy use target). Deliver energy conservation awareness through projects, programs and events (e.g. Candlelight Conservation Dinner, Earth Hour, Solar Days, etc.). Secure partnership contribution funding for Energy Management Program and energy efficiency projects from BC Hydro. 6 P age

7 ENERGY GENERATION ACTIONS A transition to renewable or low-emission energy sources for heating, cooling and power supports large, long-term GHG emissions reductions. Renewable energy including waste heat recovery (e.g. from biogas and biomass), geo-exchange, micro hydroelectric, solar thermal and solar photovoltaic, heat pumps, tidal, wave, and wind energy can be implemented at different scales, e.g. in individual homes, or integrated across neighbourhoods through district energy or co-generation systems. COMMUNITY-WIDE Community-Wide Energy Generation ACTIONS : Delivered renewable energy generation awareness through projects, programs and events (e.g. Solar Days, etc.) Community-Wide Energy Generation PROPOSED ACTIONS Review new development using the City of Dawson Creek's Sustainable Planning and Development Checklist and track, monitor and record renewable energy projects on new (or existing) buildings. Deliver renewable energy generation awareness through projects, programs and events (e.g. Solar Days, etc.) and share successes from corporate solar projects with community partners and stakeholders. Grant Writer Program to secure funding for community projects (e.g. incentives, grant funding). CORPORATE Corporate Energy Generation ACTIONS N/A Corporate Energy Generation Proposed ACTIONS Employee Training, Awareness Be open to opportunities for clean renewable energy projects to reduce GHG emissions and energy costs. Be open to opportunities for clean renewable energy projects (e.g. Solar, Biomass, Geothermal, Wind, District Energy Systems, etc.) and share previous studies with interested local governments. Deliver renewable energy generation awareness through projects, programs and events (e.g. Solar Days, etc.). Grant Writer Program to secure funding for projects (e.g. incentives, grant funding). 7 P age

8 SNAPSHOT QUESTIONS Is your local government developing or constructing? A district energy system A renewable energy system None of the above Is your local government operating? A district energy system A renewable energy system (Solar Hot Water/PV) None of the above Is your local government connected to a district energy system that is operated by another energy provider? No Are you aware of the Integrated Resource Recovery guidance page on the BC Climate Action Toolkit? Yes 8 P age

9 GREENSPACE ACTIONS Greenspace refers to parks and greenways, boulevards, community forests, urban agriculture, riparian areas, gardens, recreation/school sites, and other green spaces, such as remediated brownfield/contaminated sites. COMMUNITY-WIDE Community-Wide Greenspace ACTIONS Plans, Policies and Policy Implementation Worked with the Dawson Creek Rotary Clubs to install a multi-use bridge over Dawson Creek; previously a missing link for the Dawson Trail network. Created Bylaw provisions for back yard hens and honey bees. Monitored, tracked and updated the tree inventory as per the Urban Forestry Policy and replaced diseased trees. Engaged community groups to support awareness on the importance of green spaces (e.g. Community Clean up, Community Partners Adoption Program Parks, Memorial Benches and Trees). Received funding for community projects (e.g. Trans Canada Trail, Grant Writer Program, Mile 0 Park, etc.) Community-Wide Greenspace PROPOSED ACTIONS Policy Implementation Plant 100 trees as per the Urban Forestry Policy, to replace diseased trees previously removed. Construct an extension to the Dawson Trail. Measure and track tree inventory as per the Urban Forestry Policy. Engage with community groups to support awareness on the importance of green spaces (e.g. Dawson Creek Watershed Society, Community Gardens, Rotary Club, Farmers Market, etc.) Grant Writer Program to research and apply for funding for community projects. 9 P age

10 CORPORATE Corporate Greenspace ACTIONS : Policy Implementation Employee Training, Awareness Completed Phase 2 of Crescent View Park improvements with community input (e.g. multi-use trails, trees, playground, picnic tables and benches installed). Created, reviewed and updated policies (e.g. Urban Forestry Policy, Bylaw provision for back yard hens and honeybees). Measured and tracked the City's tree inventory as per the Urban Forestry Policy. Engaged employees to create awareness of the importance of green spaces (e.g. proclamations Earth Day, Arbor Day). Grant Writer Program to research and apply for funding for projects Corporate Greenspace PROPOSED ACTIONS Policy Implementation Plant and replace diseased trees, complete xeriscaping projects. Create a Green Space Asset Management Plan. Measure and track City's tree inventory as per the Urban Forestry Policy. Engaged employees to create awareness of the importance of green spaces (e.g. proclamations Earth Day, Arbor Day, Active Communities, etc.). Grant Writer Program to research and apply for funding for projects. SNAPSHOT QUESTION Does your local government have urban forest policies, plans or programs? Yes 10 P age

11 SOLID WASTE ACTIONS Reducing, reusing, recycling, recovering and managing the disposal of the residual solid waste minimizes environmental impacts and supports sustainable environmental management, greenhouse gas reductions, and improved air and water quality. COMMUNITY-WIDE Community-Wide Solid Waste ACTIONS : Reduced the volume of the allowable curbside waste collection unit, resulting in a reduction of total solid waste collected. Hosted the Pitch In Week s Community Clean Up and Swap & Shop event Community-Wide Solid Waste PROPOSED ACTIONS Track and monitor community waste collection charges and volumes for further reductions following the roll out of new smaller size containers. Study the feasibility of a City curbside recycling program. Plan a community composter bulk buy. Host the Pitch In Week s Community Clean Up and Swap & Shop event. CORPORATE Corporate Solid Waste ACTIONS Employee Training, Awareness Engaged staff to use recycling program at civic and recreation facilities Corporate Solid Waste PROPOSED ACTIONS Employee Training, Awareness Study the feasibility of upgrading the City s compost facility to meet organic matter - British Columbia Organic Matter Recycling Regulation (OMRR). Review recycling programs at civic and recreation facilities. 11 P age

12 SNAPSHOT QUESTIONS Does your local government have construction and demolition waste reduction policies, plans or programs? No - City of Dawson Creek Yes - Peace River Regional District Solid Waste Management Plan Does your local government have organics reduction/diversion policies, plans or programs? Yes - City of Dawson Creek Yard Waste Drop-off Location and Composting Facility Yes - Peace River Regional District Solid Waste Management Plan 12 P age

13 TRANSPORTATION ACTIONS Transportation actions that increase transportation system efficiency, emphasize the movement of people and goods, and give priority to more efficient modes, e.g. walking, cycling, ridesharing, and public transit, can contribute to reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and more livable communities. COMMUNITY-WIDE Community-Wide Transportation ACTIONS : Installed a new multi-use bridge (Rotary Clubs) over Dawson Creek. Delivered events recommended in the Master Transportation Plan (e.g. Bike to Work and School Week, Clean Air Day, Commuter Challenge, Earth Day, Winter Walk Day, etc.) Community-Wide Transportation PROPOSED ACTIONS Construct traffic calming safety improvements at two intersections to include intersection narrowing, bike path, bio-swales, and overhead signage. Pavement markings for new cycling route (e.g. 95 Avenue, etc.). BC Transit will complete a Transit Service Review as recommended in the Transportation Master Plan. The City will review the Official Community Plan including the Transportation section with a goal to promote development of an environmentally-friendly, community-oriented system. Deliver events recommended in the Master Transportation Plan (e.g. Bike to Work and School Week, Clean Air Day, Commuter Challenge, Earth Day, Winter Walk Day, etc.) 13 P age

14 CORPORATE Corporate Transportation ACTIONS Employee Training, Awareness Installed five (5) new speed control signs, eight (8) new solar cross walk, and LED street lights (e.g. 104 Ave, Turgeon Drive, South Peace Community Multiplex Sportsfields access road). Completed a Traffic Safety Study in partnership with ICBC. Completed a Paving Conditions Assessment. Reviewed and updated the Green Vehicle Policy. Delivered education and events as recommended in the Transportation Master Plan (e.g. Bike to Work Week/School, Clean Air Day, Commuter Challenge, Earth Day, Winter Walk Day, etc.) Corporate Transportation PROPOSED ACTIONS Employee Training, Awareness Replace first phase of downtown core streetlights with LED lighting. Purchase mobile solar speed reader board and install additional solar crosswalks. Install new bus shelters. The City will review the Official Community Plan including the Transportation section with a goal to promote development of an environmentally-friendly, community-oriented system. Deliver education and events as recommended in the Transportation Master Plan (e.g. Bike to Work Week/School, Clean Air Day, Commuter Challenge, Earth Day, Winter Walk Day, etc.). 14 P age

15 SNAPSHOT QUESTIONS Does your local government have policies, plans or programs to support? Walking Cycling Transit Electric Vehicles Other, please specify: * Active Transportation * Traffic Calming * Transportation Demand Management Does your local government have a Transportation Demand Management (TDM) strategy (e.g. to reduce single-vehicle occupancy trips, increase travel options, provide incentives to encourage individuals to modify travel behavior)? Yes Transportation Master Plan (Section 8) - Demand Management Does your local government have policies, plans or programs to support local food production (thus reducing transportation emissions)? Yes Official Community Plan (Section 9.0) - Sustainable Food System 15 P age

16 WATER AND WASTEWATER ACTIONS Managing and reducing water consumption and wastewater is an important aspect of developing a sustainable built environment that supports healthy communities, protects ecological integrity, and reduces greenhouse gas emissions. COMMUNITY-WIDE Community-Wide Water and Wastewater ACTIONS Physical Improvements, Received LEED Gold designation for the Calvin Kruk Centre for the Arts for its features, including rain water harvesting, reuse and ultra-low flow fixtures. Completed Phase 2 Bearhole Lake Water Balance Study, and created a Kiskatinaw Watershed Management Strategy. Received Ministry approval for reclaim water use to serve community and industry partners (e.g. reclaimed waste water used for non-domestic bulk water sales, dust abatement and irrigation, etc.). Delivered water education outreach to schools and community (e.g. World Water Day, Drinking Water Week, Dawson Creek Water Week, Water Work Splash, Destination Conservation - School District #59, etc.). Received partnership contribution funding for Watershed Stewardship Program from the Peace River Regional District Community-Wide Water and Wastewater PROPOSED ACTIONS Physical Improvements, Physical Improvements, Community Education, Construct a trucked liquid waste receiving facility in partnership with the Peace River Regional District. Install hydrometric stations in partnership with the North East Water Strategy working group. Study the Kiskatinaw Watershed s water quality, water quantity and risks to build a strong baseline understanding as per the BC Water Sustainability Act. Deliver water education outreach to schools and community (e.g. World Water Day, Drinking Water Week, Dawson Creek Water Week, Water Work Splash, Destination Conservation - School District #59, Streamkeepers Training, and Kids Go Wild on the Creek, etc.). Receive partnership funding for ongoing Watershed Stewardship Program initiatives from the Peace River Regional District. 16 P age

17 CORPORATE Corporate Water and Wastewater ACTIONS Policy Implementation Employee Training, Awareness Completed preliminary design of the Water Treatment Facility upgrade and the new treated water reservoir. Received Ministry approval for reclaim water use from the LEED Certified Reclaimed Water facility (i.e. reclaimed waste water used for non-domestic bulk water use, culvert steaming, sewer main flushing, dust abatement and irrigation). Enforced the Water Conservation Measures Bylaw for summer water conservation measures. Delivered water education outreach (e.g. World Water Day, Drinking Water Week, Dawson Creek Water Week, etc.) Corporate Water and Wastewater Proposed ACTIONS Employee Training, Awareness Construct new treated water reservoir. Develop an integrated Drainage (Storm Water) Master Plan to employ low impact techniques such as rainwater harvesting, bio-swales, bio-retention, groundwater infiltration and recharge. Increase use of reclaimed water for street cleaning, culvert steaming, plant watering, dust abatement and sewer main flushing. Delivered water education outreach (e.g. World Water Day, Drinking Water Week, Dawson Creek Water Week, etc.). SNAPSHOT QUESTION Does your local government have water conservation policies, plans or programs? Yes City of Dawson Creek Water Conservation Measures Bylaw 17 P age

18 CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION ACTIONS For local governments, adaptation to a changing climate can take the form of changes in policy, management, technology and behaviour that minimize negative impacts or exploit opportunities. It can involve both hard and soft solutions, including: changes in infrastructure engineering, planning, zoning, bylaws and public education. COMMUNITY-WIDE Community-Wide Adaptation ACTIONS N/A Community-Wide Adaptation PROPOSED ACTIONS Review the Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation report for the City of Dawson Creek in conjunction with Official Community Plan review. Revise the City of Dawson Creek s Sustainability Dashboard (Framework) to identify community actions containing links to Climate Change Adaptation. CORPORATE Corporate Adaptation ACTIONS N/A Corporate Adaptation PROPOSED ACTIONS Review the Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation report for the City of Dawson Creek in conjunction with Official Community Plan review. Revise the City of Dawson Creek s Sustainability Dashboard (Framework) to identify corporate actions containing links to Climate Change Adaptation. 18 P age

19 SNAPSHOT QUESTIONS Are you familiar with the Plan2Adapt guidance located on the Climate Action Toolkit Website? Yes Peace River Region Summary of Climate Change for the Peace River in the 2050s (Plan2Adapt) Are you familiar with "Preparing for Climate Change - An Implementation Guide for Local Governments in BC? Implementation-Guide-Local-Governments-British-Columbia Yes Have you visited the climate change adaptation guidance page on the BC Climate Action Toolkit? Yes 19 P age

20 OTHER CLIMATE ACTIONS This section provides local governments the opportunity to report other climate actions that are not captured in the categories above. COMMUNITY-WIDE Community-Wide Other ACTIONS N/A Community-Wide Other FUTURE PROPOSED ACTIONS Research the creation of a Memorial Forest through the Community Partnership Adoption Program. Research the delivery of new leadership education outreach opportunities through programs such as the Climate Change Showdown. CORPORATE Corporate Other ACTIONS N/A Corporate Other FUTURE PROPOSED ACTIONS Research, Analysis Research the use of Electric Vehicles for Municipal Fleet purposes and to haul the Community Water Fill Station. 20 P age

21 INNOVATION AND PEER LEARNING Innovation This section provides the opportunity to showcase an innovative Corporate and/or Community-wide reduction or adaptation activity that your local government has undertaken and that has had a significant impact or has the potential to have a significant impact. You are welcome to repeat an action that has already been listed.projects included here may be featured as success stories on the B.C. Climate Action Toolkit and/or shared with other local governments to inspire further climate action. Please add links to additional information where possible. Community-Wide Innovation N/A Corporate Innovation CARBON FUND - The City's Financial Plan commitment through the carbon fund is to increase Carbon Fund transfer by $5 per year - to be used for green projects ( $115 per tonne, $120 per tonne). Transfer is calculated annually on internal GHG emissions. Programs, Partnerships and Opportunities 1. Leaders in Energy Management Program - BC Hydro (Formerly the Power Smart Partner Program) 2. Grant Writer Program - Northern Development Initiative Trust 3. Water Fill Station Partnerships - Northern Health, Lake View Credit Union, Dawson Creek Society for Community Living 4. Watershed Stewardship Program Peace River Regional District 21 P age

22 Emissions 2015 Carbon Neutral Progress Reporting Local governments are required to report on their progress in achieving their carbon neutral goal under the Climate Action Charter. Working with B.C. local governments, the joint Provincial-UBCM Green Communities Committee has established a common approach to determining carbon neutrality for the purposes of the Climate Action Charter, including a Carbon Neutral Framework and supporting guidance for local governments on how to become carbon neutral.prior to completing this survey, please ensure that you are familiar with guidance available on the B.C. Climate Action Toolkit website, especially Becoming Carbon Neutral: A Guide for Local Governments in British Columbia. Did you measure your local government's corporate GHG emissions in 2015? Yes If your local government measured 2015 corporate GHG emissions, please report the number of corporate GHG emissions from services delivered directly by your local government: (in tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent) 2862 tonnes If your local government measured 2015 corporate GHG emissions, please report the number of corporate GHG emissions from contracted services: (in tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent) 154 tonnes Total Corporate GHG Emissions for 2015: 3016 tco2e 22 P age

23 REDUCTIONS AND OFFSETS Reporting Reductions and Offsets To be carbon neutral, a local government must balance their TOTAL corporate GHG emissions by one or a combination of the following actions:undertake Option 1 Projects (Green Communities Committee (GCC)-supported)undertake Option 2 Projects (alternative) community GHG emissions reduction projects that meet project eligibility requirementspurchase carbon offsets from a credible offset provider Reductions If applicable, please report the 2014 GHG emissions reductions being claimed from Option 1 GHG Reduction Projects: Energy Efficient Retrofits (in tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (tco2e)) Solar Thermal (in tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (tco2e)) Household Organic Waste Composting (in tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (tco2e)) Low Emission Vehicles (in tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (tco2e)) Avoided Forest Conversion (in tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (tco2e)) N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 2015 OPTION 1 REDUCTIONS = N/A If applicable, please report the names and 2015 GHG emissions reductions being claimed from Option 2 GHG Reduction Projects: Option 2 Project Name GHGs Reduced (tco2e) N/A N/A 2015 OPTION 2 REDUCTIONS = N/A 23 P age

24 OFFSETS If applicable, please report the number of offsets purchased from an offset provider for the 2015 reporting year.note: Please do not include funds set aside in a climate action reserve fund. (in tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (tco2e)) 3016 tonnes If your local government purchased offsets, please identify the name of the offset provider: Offsetters 2015 OFFSETS = 3016 tco2e 2015 REDUCTIONS AND OFFSETS = 3016 tco2e Corporate GHG Emissions Balance for 2015 Your local government's Corporate GHG Emissions Balance is the difference between total corporate GHG emissions (direct + contracted emissions) and the GHG emissions reduced through GCC Option 1 and Option 2 projects and/or the purchase of offsets CORPORATE GHG EMISSIONS BALANCE: 0.0 tco2e If your Corporate GHG Emissions Balance is negative or zero,your local government is carbon neutral.congratulations! 24 P age

25 RECOGNITION Green Communities Committee (GCC) Climate Action Recognition Program The joint Provincial-UBCM Green Communities Committee (GCC) is pleased to be continuing the Climate Action Recognition Program again this year. This multi-level program provides the GCC with an opportunity to review and publicly recognize the progress and achievements of each Climate Action Charter (Charter) signatory.recognition is provided on an annual basis to local governments who demonstrate progress on their Charter commitments, according to the following:level 1 - Progress on Charter Commitments: for local governments who demonstrate progress on fulfilling one or more of their Charter commitmentslevel 2 - Measurement: for local governments who have measured their Corporate GHG Emissions for the reporting year and demonstrate that they are familiar with the Community Energy and Emissions Inventory (CEEI)Level 3 - Achievement of Carbon Neutrality: for local governments who achieve carbon neutrality in the reporting year. Based on your local government's 2015 Climate Action/Carbon Neutral Progress Survey, please check the GCC Climate Action Recognition Program level that best applies: Level 3 - Achievement of Carbon Neutrality Address An confirming that the survey was successfully submitted will be sent to the address provided in the box below. mturcotte@dawsoncreek.ca Other Opportunities for Awards and Recognition In addition to the GCC's Climate Action Recognition Program, your local government may be eligible for other award and recognition programs that recognize a range of aspects related to climate action. Here is a list of some award programs, submission timelines and web links.climate & Energy Action (CEA) Awards The CEA awards are offered annually to a municipality or regional district implementing a project or program best integrating energy / climate planning into community planning and development, corporate operations and collaboration with public service organizations. Submission: May. Community Excellence Awards The UBCM Community Excellence Awards program is an opportunity to showcase municipalities and regional districts who "lead the pack", take risks to innovate, establish new partnerships, question established ways of doing business and pioneer new customer service practices. One of the five categories recognized in 2015, Leadership & Innovation, Green Initiatives, related to climate action. Submission: July. 25 P age

26 LG INFO LOCAL GOVERNMENT INFORMATION LOCAL GOVERNMENT INFORMATION Name of Local Government LOCAL GOVERNMENT INFORMATION Name of member Regional District (RD) LOCAL GOVERNMENT INFORMATION Regional Growth Strategy (RGS) in your region South Peace Comprehensive Development Plan Phase 1 Growth Impact Study (City of Dawson Creek, Peace River Regional District, Village of Pouce Coupe) LOCAL GOVERNMENT INFORMATION Population 10,000-49,999 The Corporation of the City of Dawson Creek Peace River Yes Submitted by: Submitted by: Name Submitted by: Position Submitted by: Telephone # ( ) Submitted by: Address Duncan Redfearn/Kevin Henderson Director of Community Services/Director of Development Services dreadfearn@dawsoncreek.ca/khenderson@dawsoncreek.ca This year we combined two online surveys with one in addition to other changes to streamline and improve the reporting process. We would like to know what you think. Please check the answer that best describes your thoughts on how the new survey process compares to last year's process. Somewhat improved Actions Taken and Actions Proposed should be listed side by side. Before submitting your survey, please ensure that it is your local government s complete and final 2015 Climate Actions Survey. Please submit this survey only once. Is this your local government s complete and final 2015 Climate Actions Survey? To be filled in prior to June 1. Once you have submitted your survey, be sure to download your survey report from the Thank You page and use it as your public report. 26 P age