Climate and Energy
“In the face of a global climate emergency we must move swiftly to reduce GHG emissions and enhance our region’s resiliency to the effects of a changing climate” (SCRD 2019-2023 Strategic Plan).
The Sustainable Development Division is fostering a climate-conscious and climate-ready community by integrating climate change mitigation and resilience practices into all aspects of the SCRD’s operations.
Corporate-Wide
SCRD will lead by example and make corporate activities carbon neutral. A detailed plan to achieve carbon neutrality is under development.
Community-Wide
The SCRD is undertaking a comprehensive and thoughtful approach to developing a Community Climate Plan. The plan will outline how the SCRD will foster a climate conscious and climate ready community. More information available shortly.
Past work:The Community Energy and Emissions Plan (CEEP 2009) aims to reduce energy use and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions throughout the community, through implementing a range of actions. It is based on a Community Energy and Emissions Inventory that was updated in 2012.
Helpful RESOURCES
Better Homes BC - Rebate search tool
Fortis BC - Rebates and Energy Savings
Sunshine Coast Renewable Energy Atlas was produced in 2012 and is a preliminary review of renewable energy potential on the Sunshine Coast.