The City of Calgary, Environmental & Safety Management
Strategic Directions for The City of Calgary’s Climate Change Program Presented By: David Day, Director Calgary Region Airshed Zone (CRAZ) AGM, May 18, 2011
May 2, 2011
• GHG Reductions• Measuring/Monitoring• Carbon Finance • Climate Change Adaptation
Corporate Climate Change 2012 – 2014
Policy Focus & Action Plan
1. Operational GHG reductions
2. Real time
measuring, monitoring & reporting
3.Leveraging carbon finance
4. Weather related risk assessment
and adaptation
Update to the Corporate Climate Change Action Plan
Strengthen GHG mitigation measures
Monitor & report emissions and energy use (EEIS)
Participate in carbon markets to invest in GHG reductions
Develop a climate change adaptation framework
Corporate Climate Change Action Plan Update Information & Transparency are Imperative
Changing regulatory environments and evolving best practices means The City will be committed to:
1. A high standard of accuracy in quantifying emissions.2. Greater transparency & evaluation of mitigate strategies.3. Third-party verification of corporate emissions to lend credibility.4. Financial reporting of carbon liabilities and assets in accordance
with legislation and best practices.5. Finding opportunities to increase investment in long-term
strategies to meet Council goals for GHG reduction and climate change adaptation.
Corporate Climate Change Action Plan Update Strategic Requirements
Energy Use Intelligence
from ENMAX + Fuel
Suppliers
Reliable, StandardFacility
Reporting
Corporate Emissions Inventory
Carbon DisclosuresEEIS
#1. Energy and emissions tracking and reporting to better inform planning, investments and decisions
Tracking and reporting protocols will require:• Monthly energy & fuel use usage data in a standardized format.• Sub-metering and records from all sites and operations.• Audit support from energy suppliers to ensure verification.
Third Party Audit
Corporate Climate Change Action Plan Update Strategic Requirements
#2. Transparency and credibility of mitigation measures
Emission Reductions Generated
Verified EmissionReductions
Emission Reductions Procured
Carbon Liabilities
Annual Emissions Generated
Verified Annual Carbon Disclosure
Carbon Capital Asset
Annual Emissions Generated
Emission Reductions Procured + Generated
Interim Emissions Reduction
Target Filter
Updated accounting and verified carbon disclosure will require documentation of all acquired emission reductions including verification of all emission reductions; registration of reductions on public registries; and transparency on the transfer of ownership to the City of Calgary for acquired reductions.
Corporate Climate Change Action Plan Update Weather Related Risk Assessment and Adaptation
Weather, as a result of a changing climate, is also changing, with higher frequency of extreme weather events across the country.
Mitigation (Reduces Emissions)•Building Energy Efficiency•Methane Gas Emission Reductions
•Green Power•Greening the Fleet•Water Treatment Facility Efficiency
•Innovative Practices & Technology
Adaptation (Reduces Harm)
•Infrastructure upgrades like sewers and culverts
•Sewer backflow and downspout disconnection
•Health programs related to W. Nile, Lyme disease, smog, AQ Index
•Emergency and business continuity planning
• Risk assessment frame-work will be developed and incorporated into EnviroSystem (ISO 14001).
• Based on risks identified, BUs can develop relevant adaptation targets and initiatives.
Community GHG Action PlanCalgary Community GHG Action Plan
“Develop a multi-stakeholder plan and implementation strategy to reduce community-wide GHG emissions in support of imagineCALGARY’s long-term community goals.” Council Priority 2008-2011
1. Provincial electricity gridIncludes large-scale wind generation, natural gas cogeneration, coal with CCS, and nuclear power.
2. Energy efficiency & conservationIncludes energy used in buildings, vehicles, and electrical/industrial equipment.
3. Distributed generation Includes passive solar heating, active solar and air heating, photovoltaics, district energy and combined heat and power (CHP).
4. Transportation mode shifting and compact development Including land use and transportation planning and pricing.
Best Ways to Reduce Community Emissions
Mar – Nov2010
Nov 2010 –Mar 2011
Apr – Jun2011
Jul – Oct2011
2012 and beyond
Research & Analysis
Draft Plan Consultation Finalize Plan Implementation
Emission Reduction Strategies Report
Community GHG Plan
Project Timeline
Input on the plan from ENMAX
Key Messages
Accurate information is essential to the success of the City of Calgary’s Corporate & Community Climate Change Action Plans.• The City and its energy suppliers will collaborate to ensure
effective information collection and reporting.• Community efforts will require strategic planning and
coordination between The City, energy providers, home builders and citizens.
• Electrical energy must be generated and distributed in ays that reduce carbon intensity.
• Support is required to allow consumers to easily reduce their carbon footprints in cost-effective ways.