OUR COAST, OUR CLIMATE ~ SUNSHINE COAST COMMUNITY
ENERGY AND EMISSIONS PLAN

The Sunshine Coast Regional District, in partnership with the Town of Gibsons, District of Sechelt, and SIGD, is taking a leadership role in addressing climate change. The Community Energy and Emissions Plan (CEEP) aims to reduce energy use and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions throughout the community. The plan includes a baseline of current energy use and GHG emissions on the coast, a business-as-usual forecast of future energy use and GHG emissions to 2031, and (proposed) reduction targets for community emissions. The plan was developed through consultation with staff, council, stakeholders, and input from over 300 residents on the Sunshine Coast. It is structured around eight key goals, each with corresponding actions.

1.    Support Energy Efficient Land Use Practices

2.    Reduce Dependence on Single Occupant Vehicles

3.    Enhance the Green Building Sector

4.    Expand Local Renewable Energy Opportunities  

5.    Reduce and Reuse Solid Waste as a Resource

6.    Strengthen the Local Economy

7.    Manage Brownfield Sites

8.    Foster a Culture of Conservation in the Community

This plan is expected to be a ‘living document’ meaning that it can be updated and improved as progress on community energy use and emissions reductions are made. The implementation strategy allows for continual improvement of both inventory reporting methods and policy options to address climate change at the local level. Coast residents are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the plan and look at ways they can contribute to reducing energy use and greenhouse gas emissions.

The Council for the Town of Gibsons invites residents to provide your comments on the plan, before April 30, 2010.  Click here to view the complete document and background.

Contact:

Municipal Planner
Michael Epp
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Location and Mailing Address

474 South Fletcher Road
Box 340
Gibsons, BC  V0N 1V0

Business Hours
8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday (excluding statutory holidays).