District of Central Saanich

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1 District of Central Saanich 2015 CARIP Climate Action/ Carbon Neutral Progress Survey Report submitted by District of Central Saanich Prepared: June 1, 2016 Revised: July 25, 2016

2 Cover Photos: Electric vehicle charging station located at the Central Saanich Cultural Centre, 1209 Clarke Road Cycling along Lochside Trail Photo by: Josh McCulloch

3 Contents BROAD PLANNING ACTIONS... 4 BUILDING AND LIGHTING ACTIONS... 6 COMMUNITY-WIDE... 6 ENERGY GENERATION ACTIONS... 8 GREENSPACE ACTIONS SOLID WASTE ACTIONS TRANSPORTATION ACTIONS WATER AND WASTEWATER ACTIONS CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION ACTIONS OTHER CLIMATE ACTIONS INNOVATION AND PEER LEARNING CARBON NEUTRAL PROGRESS REPORTING... 21

4 2015 CARIP Climate Action/Carbon Neutral Progress Survey 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 2015 Community-Wide Broad Planning 2015 Community-Wide Broad Planning 2015 Community-Wide Broad Planning Initiation of Keating Corridor Study (including triple bottom line approach to industrial infill). Input into CRD update of Regional Growth Strategy Community-Wide Broad Planning Proposed 2016 Community-Wide Broad Planning Proposed 2016 Community-Wide Broad Planning Proposed 2016 Community-Wide Broad Planning Proposed Public consultation on infill and densification within existing residential neighbourhoods inside the urban settlement area (growth containment boundary). Public input on update to CRD Regional Growth Strategy bylaw. Completion of Keating Corridor Study CORPORATE 2015 Corporate Broad Planning 2015 Corporate Broad Planning Strategic planning focused on OCP fundamental principles including addressing the causes and impacts of climate change. Page 4

5 2016 Corporate Broad Planning Proposed 2016 Corporate Broad Planning Proposed 2016 Corporate Broad Planning Proposed Reviewing corporate capacity to deliver on OCP priorities including growth management and GHG reductions. Strategic planning focused on OCP fundamental principles including addressing the causes and impacts of climate change. 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? Target of 33% reduction in GHG emissions below 2007 levels by 2020, and 80% below by Also to incorporate items from the Community Climate Action Plan. 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 OCP Other, please specify...regional Growth Strategy Page 5

6 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 2015 Community-Wide Building and Lighting 2015 Community-Wide Building and Lighting 2015 Community-Wide Building and Lighting 2015 Community-Wide Building and Lighting ReAction - Phase 1 program launched. Financial incentives available to community groups leasing District-owned buildings (providing non-traditional services) to have an energy audit completed for the building. Continued to require minimum EnerGuide 80 when rezoning for infill development. Produced bulletins to assist the public in understanding new code requirements Community-Wide Building and Lighting Proposed 2016 Community-Wide Building and Lighting Proposed 2016 Community-Wide Building and Lighting Proposed 2016 Community-Wide Building and Lighting Proposed ReAction - Phase 1 & 2 program. Financial incentives available to community groups leasing District-owned buildings. Phase 1 - funding of up to 90% of costs to have a building energy audit completed; and Phase 2 funding of up to 75% of project costs, to a maximum of $3,000, to undertake building upgrades which improve energy efficiency and/or reduce GHG emissions. Continue to require minimum EnerGuide 80 when rezoning for infill development. Public consultation on infill and densification in existing, serviced residential areas. CORPORATE 2015 Corporate Building and Lighting 2015 Corporate Building and Lighting Installed programmable thermostats; reduced heat loss/gain by weather-stripping, added insulation and energy efficient windows. Selected energy efficient technologies for space heating equipment replacements. High efficiency air hand-dryers to replace paper Page 6

7 towel dispensers in public washrooms. Provide containers for food scraps separation within civic buildings and major parks Corporate Building and Lighting Use of the Carbon Reserve Fund to support local projects which reduce corporate and/or community greenhouse gas emissions Building and Lighting Proposed 2016 Building and Lighting Proposed 2016 Building and Lighting Proposed Continue with actions identified in 2015, including: Install programmable thermostats; occupancy sensors for lighting; reduce heat loss/gain by weather-stripping, addition of storm windows, added insulation and energy efficient windows. Select energy efficient technologies for HVAC replacements. High efficiency air hand-dryers to replace paper towel dispensers in public washrooms. Replace taps, toilets, urinals and shower heads with those that conserve water. Proposed conversion of existing street lights from high pressure sodium (HPS) to energy efficient light-emitting diode (LED) alternatives. Page 7

8 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 2015 Community-Wide Energy Generation 2015 Community-Wide Energy Generation Inclusion of District energy system as a potential option in discussion of future growth scenarios, when providing input into updated Regional Growth Strategy Community-Wide Energy Generation Proposed 2016 Community-Wide Energy Generation Proposed Consider District energy system when evaluating scenarios in the Keating Industrial District study. CORPORATE 2015 Corporate Energy Generation 2015 Corporate Energy Generation 2016 Energy Generation Proposed 2016 Energy Generation Proposed Develop policy options for community energy systems, in future industrial growth areas, for consideration as OCP amendment (following adoption of new Regional Growth Strategy). Page 8

9 SNAPSHOT QUESTIONS Is your local government developing or constructing... None of the above Is your local government operating... 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 Page 9

10 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 2015 Community-Wide Greenspace 2015 Community- Wide Greenspace 2015 Community- Wide Greenspace 2015 Community- Wide Greenspace The Farmlands Trust Society s continued agricultural stewardship of the District-owned historic Newman Farm, including 'field to plate' initiative -whereby, produce grown and harvested at Newman Farm is donated to Our Place Society. Acquired approx. 40m of new right-of-way for pedestrian path connecting school site with existing nature path. Acquired small area of park land to protect riparian habitat area Community-Wide Greenspace Proposed 2016 Community-Wide Greenspace Proposed 2016 Community-Wide Greenspace Proposed Continue to seek opportunities to acquire or protect areas of sensitive habitat, and community connections. The Farmlands Trust Society's continued agricultural stewardship of the Newman Farm. CORPORATE 2015 Corporate Greenspace 2015 Corporate Greenspace 2015 Corporate Greenspace 2015 Corporate Greenspace Purchase of Maber Flats site ( 11 ha) for development as an engineered stormwater detention facility. On-going tree planting in natural spaces. On-going invasive plant removal program with local stewardship groups. Over 320 trees & 500 shrubs were planted. In order to enhance the existing ecosystem all plants were native species. Proclamation of 1st annual Urban Tree Appreciation Day, including a public tree/shrub planting. Page 10

11 2016 Greenspace Proposed 2016 Greenspace Proposed 2016 Greenspace Proposed 2016 Greenspace Proposed Apply for grant funding for tree planting programs and partner with stewardship/community groups, First Nations and educational facilities. Annual Tree Appreciation Day event. Detailed design of Maber Flats site including agricultural and ecological function. SNAPSHOT QUESTION Does your local government have urban forest policies, plans or programs? No Page 11

12 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 2015 Community-Wide Solid Waste 2015 Community-Wide Solid Waste 2015 Community-Wide Solid Waste Municipal employees participated in Pitch-In Canada week collections. Community initiatives to separate/collect returnable beverage containers from the waste stream Community-Wide Solid Waste Proposed 2016 Community-Wide Solid Waste Proposed 2016 Community-Wide Solid Waste Proposed Municipal employees to participate in Pitch-In Canada week collections. Community initiatives to separate/collect returnable beverage containers from the waste stream. CORPORATE 2015 Corporate Solid Waste 2015 Corporate Solid Waste 2015 Corporate Solid Waste 2015 Corporate Solid Waste 2015 Corporate Solid Waste 2015 Corporate Solid Waste Food Scraps Diversion program introduced within District facilities and major parks through the use of colour-coded and labelled sorting bins, biodegradable bin liners, posters and other educational materials. Separation and recycling of soft-plastics, styrofoam, rigid plastics, foil-lined packaging, milk cartons, batteries, cardboard, paper and returnable beverage containers at the Municipal Hall/Police Station. Installation of two air hand-dryers within the Central Saanich Cultural Centre to reduce paper waste. On-going recycling wood waste, garbage, compost material, metals (brass water meter housings etc.), plastics, batteries, and oil containers at Public Works. Tree wood waste repurposed for defining informal recreational trails (Adam Kerr Park and Newman Farm) Page 12

13 2015 Corporate Solid Waste Transition from primarily paper Council/ Committee Agendae to primarily electronic Solid Waste Proposed 2016 Solid Waste Proposed 2016 Solid Waste Proposed 2016 Solid Waste Proposed Continue roll-out of the Food Scraps Diversion program within District facilities and major parks. Separation and recycling of soft-plastics, styrofoam, rigid plastics, foil-lined packaging, milk cartons, batteries, cardboard, paper and returnable beverage containers at the Municipal Hall/Police Station, Public Services, Fire Station #1 and Central Saanich Cultural Centre. Continue recycling materials from worksites, concrete, asphalt and wood waste. SNAPSHOT QUESTIONS Does your local government have construction and demolition waste reduction policies, plans or programs? Yes Does your local government have organics reduction/diversion policies, plans or programs? Yes Page 13

14 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 2015 Community-Wide Transportation 2015 Community- Wide Transportation 2015 Community- Wide Transportation 2015 Community- Wide Transportation 2015 Community- Wide Transportation Replacement of 1 bus stop to enhance transit experience/ridership. Options to implement additional upgrades through local transit authority. Upgrade pedestrian/cyclist signalization at W. Saanich Road - Wallace Dr intersection (intersection of two cycling routes). Install new bicycle wayfinding signage on Lochside Trail (regional bike route). Provided input into development of the draft Regional Sustainability Strategy on policies to further support transitsupportive development patterns Community-Wide Transportation Proposed 2016 Community- Wide Transportation Proposed 2016 Community- Wide Transportation Proposed 2016 Community- Wide Transportation Proposed 2016 Community- Wide Transportation Proposed Develop Regional Context Statement in OCP to implement longrange growth containment and transit-supportive development policies. Continue to consider rezoning applications for added density in existing village centers to locate additional housing in close proximity to jobs, services and transit. Expansion of dedicated bicycle lane network by +/-500m on Wallace Drive between West Saanich Road and Marchant Road. Installation of 4 bus stops and to enhance transit experience/ridership. CORPORATE 2015 Corporate Transportation Page 14

15 2015 Corporate Transportation 2015 Corporate Transportation 2015 Corporate Transportation Promotion of and staff participation in Bike/Walk to Work Week. Right sizing fleet & reduction in emissions with new vehicle purchase for emission standards. LED lighting with new vehicle acquisitions reduced vehicle idling Transportation Proposed 2016 Transportation Proposed 2016 Transportation Proposed 2016 Transportation Proposed Promotion of and staff participation in Bike/Walk to Work Week. Consultation on Residential Densification. Advance the actions of the Agricultural Area plan, including the Farm Land Access strategy and Gap Analysis and Feasibility Study for Food Handling. SNAPSHOT QUESTIONS Does your local government have policies, plans or programs to support: Walking Cycling Transit Electric Vehicles 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 Does your local government have policies, plans or programs to support local food production (thus reducing transportation emissions)? Yes Page 15

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 2015 Community-Wide Water and Wastewater 2015 Community-Wide Water and Wastewater 2016 Community-Wide Water and Wastewater Proposed 2016 Community-Wide Water and Wastewater Proposed CORPORATE 2015 Corporate Water and Wastewater 2015 Corporate Water and Wastewater 2015 Corporate Water and Wastewater 2015 Corporate Water and Wastewater 2015 Corporate Water and Wastewater Implementation of the Water Master Plan. On-going replacement of aging water services system. Ongoing System upgrades. Completed Sewer Master Plan Water and Wastewater Proposed 2016 Water and Wastewater Proposed Page 16

17 SNAPSHOT QUESTION Does your local government have water conservation policies, plans or programs? Yes Page 17

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 2015 Community-Wide Adaptation 2015 Community- Wide Adaptation Promotion of Regional water conservation programs Community-Wide Adaptation Proposed 2016 Community- Wide Adaptation Proposed 2016 Community- Wide Adaptation Proposed Continue to promote Regional water conservation programs. Continue implementation of water, sewer, integrated stormwater and facilities long-term Master Plan. CORPORATE 2015 Corporate Adaptation 2015 Corporate Adaptation 2015 Corporate Adaptation 2015 Corporate Adaptation Plant selection is based on planting of drought resistant native species for climate change adaptation. Sizing of drainage infrastructure incorporates anticipated increase to flows based on climate change projections. Inserted sea level rise mapping project within 5-year Financial Plan Adaptation Proposed 2016 Adaptation Proposed 2016 Adaptation Proposed Preliminary design for agricultural drainage facility for Maber Flats. Plant selection is based on planting of drought resistant native species for climate change adaptation Adaptation Proposed Sizing of drainage infrastructure incorporates anticipated increase Page 18

19 to flows based on climate change projections. SNAPSHOT QUESTIONS Are you familiar with the Plan2Adapt guidance located on the Climate Action Toolkit Website? Yes 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 Page 19

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 2015 Community-Wide Other 2015 Community- Wide Other 2016 Community-Wide Other Proposed 2016 Community- Wide Other Proposed CORPORATE 2015 Corporate Other 2015 Corporate Other Infiltration pits installed in areas to reduce surface water flows and promote groundwater recharge Corporate Other Design of storm water retention pond in Adam Kerr Park Corporate Other Storm water retention/agricultural best management practices for ditching maintenance on-going Other Proposed 2016 Other Proposed Infiltration pits installed in areas to reduce surface water flows and promote groundwater recharge Other Proposed Storm water retention/agricultural best management practices for ditching maintenance on-going. Page 20

21 INNOVATION AND PEER LEARNING Innovation This section provides the opportunity to showcase an innovative Corporate and/or Communitywide 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 Corporate Innovation Programs, Partnerships and Funding Opportunities Local governments often rely on programs, partnerships and funding opportunities to achieve their climate action goals. Please share the names of programs and organizations that have supported your local government s climate actions by listing each entry in the appropriate box below separated by a forward slash / (e.g. program1/program2/ ). Programs, Partnerships and Funding 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 Page 21

22 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) 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) 0 Total Corporate GHG Emissions for 2015: tco2e 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 2015 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)) Page 22

23 Household Organic Waste Composting (in tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (tco2e)) tco2e Low Emission Vehicles (in tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (tco2e)) Avoided Forest Conversion (in tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (tco2e)) 2015 OPTION 1 REDUCTIONS = 370 tco2e 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) 2015 OPTION 2 REDUCTIONS = 0.0 tco2e 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)) If your local government purchased offsets, please identify the name of the offset provider: Page 23

24 2015 OFFSETS = tco2e 2015 REDUCTIONS AND OFFSETS = 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 tco2e If your Corporate GHG Emissions Balance is negative or zero,your local government is carbon neutral.congratulations! 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 Page 24

25 LOCAL GOVERNMENT INFORMATION Name of Local Government Name of member Regional District (RD) Regional Growth Strategy (RGS) in your region Central Saanich, The Corporation of the District of Capital Yes Population 10,000-49,999 Submitted by: Name Position Bonnie McKenzie Manager of Community Services Telephone # ( ) Address bonnie.mckenzie@csaanich.ca This year we comined two online surveys with one in addtion 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. Neutral Before submitting your survey, please ensure that it is your local government s complete and final 2015 Climate Survey. Please submit this survey only once. Is this your local government s complete and final 2015 Climate Survey? Yes Page 25