Peace River Regional District REPORT

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1 Peace River Regional District REPORT To: Chair and Directors, Peace River Regional District Date: 24 February 2014 From: Bruce Simard, GM of Development Services and Kim Frech, Chief Financial Officer Subject: Climate Action Revenue Incentive Program - Reporting Requirement Recommendation THAT the Board receives the Climate Action Revenue Incentive (CARIP) Public Report for Background The attached Climate Action Revenue Incentive (CARIP) Public Report for 2013 is submitted per the requirements of the Climate Action Charter. In addition to completing the public report, an annual Carbon Tax Calculation Report has been submitted. For 2012, the Carbon Tax rebate received from the Provincial government was $4,782 and for 2013 the rebate claimed is $5,793. The following information is provided for information purposes to meet the requirement to report publically on the Climate Action Revenue Incentive Program relating to fuel consumption by Local Governments Increase (Reduction) Gasoline (litres) 43,575 39,288 4,287 Diesel (litres) 34,364 11,589 22,775 Natural Gas (gigajoules) 1,556 1, Propane (litres) 19,837 19, Hydro (kilowatts) 581, ,839 56,860 The increase in diesel can be directly related to adding our contracted Solid Waste Haulers and the great distances required to drive. This increase is also attributable to the distances travelled by Field Services staff to undertake the required services at the various water and sewer locations throughout the region. Starting in 2012 the Regional District was required to track the carbon emissions of all of its direct control traditional core services as well as those not under our direct control that funding is provided to and is used to pay for these core services - exceptions are the recreation complex that the District of Chetwynd includes in their reporting and the pool that the City of Fort St. John includes in their reporting, both by written agreement. This reporting also includes our contract haulers which will be included as new contracts are issued (not applicable to existing contracts). The carbon emission tonnage is then converted to carbon credits which will be placed into a reserve for green initiative projects. For the 2014 budget, the amount to place in reserve for the required carbon credits for 2013 is included in each of the applicable functions. STRATEGIC PLAN RELEVANCE: FINANCIAL CONSIDERATION(S): COMMUNICATION(S) CONSIDERATION: OTHER CONSIDERATION(S): N/A Operational Requirement Funds Reported in Financial Reports / Staff Time This report is done to meet the requirement to report publicly. Future consideration of the use of carbon credit reserve funds. Staff Initials: Dept. Head: CAO:

2 Climate Action Revenue Incentive Program (CARIP) Public Report Climate Action Revenue Incentive (CARIP) Public Report for YEAR 2013 Peace River Regional District Report Submitted by Bruce Simard GM of Development Services and Kim Frech Chief Financial Officer General Information Name of Local Government Peace River Regional District Member of Regional District (RD) Regional Growth Strategy (RGS) in region No Population 22,216 March 7, 2014

3 Table of Contents Community Wide for Measure... 2 Community Wide Measurement Plan... 2 Community Wide Targets Reduce... 3 Supportive Community Wide... 3 Direct Community Wide... 5 Corporate for Measure... 7 Corporate Measurement Reduce... 7 Supportive Corporate... 7 Direct Corporate Corporate Innovation Carbon Neutral Progress Reporting Carbon Neutral Progress Reporting Making Progress on Your Carbon Neutral Commitment Offset Provider Information Page

4 Community Wide for Measure Community Wide Measurement Have you been using the Community Energy and Emissions Inventory (CEEI) to measure progress? What else have you been using instead of/in addition to CEEI? Yes Additional Information 1.2 Plan Community Wide Targets Does your OCP(s) have targets, policies and actions to reduce GHG emissions, as per the requirements under the Local Governments Act (LGA)? If yes, please identify the targets set. If no or in progress, please comment. Yes "Three out of four OCPs have GHG targets adopted. GHG targets have been prepared for all OCPs, waiting for adoption of final OCP. Targets are as follows: Additional Informatio n OCP Area North Peace Fringe Total Community Reduction Reduce GHG Reduce GHG Reduce GHG emissions by 2020 emissions by 2030 emissions by 2050 (from 2007 levels) (from 2007 levels) (from 2007 levels) 5% 15% 80% Per Capita Reduction 30% 50% -- South Peace Fringe Total Community Reduction 15% 30% 80% Per Capita Reduction 25% 40% -- 2 Page

5 West Peace Fringe Total Community Reduction 20% 40% 80% Per Capita Reduction 25% 40% -- Rural Total Community Reduction 5% 15% 80% Per Capita Reduction 25% 45% Reduce Supportive Community Wide Broad Planning for Next 1. Adopted a new OCP for South Peace Fringe Area (around Dawson Creek and Pouce Coupe) Incl. GHG reduction targets. 2. Adopted new Building Bylaw. 1. New OCP for West Peace Fringe Area (around Chetwynd); 2. Complete Regional Agriculture Plan. 3. Review North Peace Fringe Area OCP. 4. Review regional zoning. Building and Lighting for Next Energy Generation for Next Investigated options for use of landfill gas (w/ potential equivalent energy to heat approx. 200 homes). Finalize plans for use of landfill gas. 3 Page

6 for Next Green Space Completion of Regional Parks and Trails Plan Adoption of Regional Parks and Trails Plan for Next Transportation Consider disposition of vehicle fleet to reduce GHG. Waste for Next Recycling education programs; research to minimize land requirements for landfill expansion Enter into agreement with MMBC for recycling collection. Water/Sewer for Next Funding authorization and design for upgrade of Charlie Lake Sewer system to facilitate infill and compact development. Research into provision of sewer and water services through a regional service are, to enable efficiencies and reduce duplication. Other for Next 4 Page

7 Direct Community Wide Buildings for Next Energy Generation for Next Transportation Partner with City of FSJ for installation of Electric Vehicle Charging Station in Charlie Lake (Mile 54 Shell) for Next Waste 1. Completed four new transfer stations w/ compaction facilities to replace 8 other sites, to achieve reduction in transportation costs and GHG emissions. 2. Began construction of landfill gas collection at FSJ landfill. for Next 1. Complete construction of landfill gas collection at FSJ landfill. 2. Sell landfill gas for energy production. Water/Sewer 5 Page

8 for Next Construction of Charlie Lake sewer upgrades, to facilitate infill and compact development. for Next Green Space Improvements to regional parks, as recommended in regional parks plan. Other for Next Is there any activity that you have been engaged in over the past year(s) that you are particularly proud of and would like to share with other local governments? Please describe and add links to additional information where possible. Partner with ARDCORP (BC Agriculture Council) and agriculture producers to develop an "Agricultural Climate Adaptation Strategy for the Peace River Regional District". Continued participation through implementation of strategy. 6 Page

9 Corporate for Measure Corporate Measurement What steps has your local government taken toward completing its corporate emissions inventory? Corporate emissions inventory complete What tool are you using to measure, track and report on your corporate emissions? Excel Spreadsheet 2.2 Reduce Supportive Corporate Broad Planning for Next Building and Lighting for Next Completed office space requirements review including recommendations for improvements and energy efficiencies. Review opportunities for main office building envelope improvements. Energy Generation 7 Page

10 for Next Consider PV installation to supplement remote solid waste transfer stations. for Next Transportation Transition to tracking fuel consumption of solid waste contractors. Complete transition for tracking all fuel consumption of solid waste contractors. Water/Sewer for Next Other for Next Direct Corporate Building and Lighting for Next 1. Upgrade windows of main office. 2. Continue monitoring performance of HVAC systems to record effectiveness of renovations. Energy Generation 8 Page

11 for Next for Next Fleet Monitored and tracked fuel consumption and efficiencies of fleet. Continue to monitor and track fleet GHG emissions and seek efficiencies to reduce impacts. for Next Waste Perform waste audit for PRRD buildings. Water/Sewer for Next Green Space for Next Other 9 Page

12 for Next 2.3 Corporate Innovation Is there any activity that you have been engaged in over the past year(s) that you are particularly proud of and would like to share with other local governments? Please describe and add links to additional information where possible. 10 Page

13 Carbon Neutral Progress Reporting 3.1 Carbon Neutral Progress Reporting Emissions/Offsets Tonnes CO2e Annual corporate emissions using SMARTTool or equivalent inventory tool Emissions from services delivered directly by the local government Emissions from contracted services Less: GHG reductions being claimed for this reporting year from Option 1 - GHG reduction project Energy Efficient Building Retrofits and Fuel Switching Solar Thermal Household Organic Waste Composting Low Emissions Vehicles Less: GHG reductions being claimed for this reporting year from Option 2 - GHG reduction projects Option 2 Project A Option 2 Project B Sum of Other Option 2 Projects (if you have added projects below) 0 Less: Offsets purchased for this reporting year (Option 3). Please identify your offset provider in the offset provider information section below. Balance of corporate emissions for this reporting year. (If the corporate emissions balance is zero, your local government is carbon neutral for this reporting year) Additional "Option 2" Projects Option 2 Project C Option 2 Project D Option 2 Project E Option 2 Project F Option 2 Project G Option 2 Project H Page

14 3.2 Making Progress on Your Carbon Neutral Commitment If your community has not achieved carbon neutrality for this reporting year please describe the actions that you intend to take next year to move you toward your carbon neutral goal. Capture of landfill gas to offset GHG emissions. 12 Page

15 3.3 Offset Provider Information Please Identify the name(s) of your offset provider(s) (Please answer below): The offsets being claimed in this CARIP Report were purchased from the offset provider(s) indicated above prior to making this CARIP report public (please indicate yes or no): If your community has not achieved carbon neutrality for this reporting year please describe the actions that you intend to take next year to move you toward your carbon neutral goal. 13 Page