Climate Action Revenue Incentive Plan (CARIP) Public Report
Climate Action Revenue Incentive
(CARIP) Public Report for YEAR 2012
District of Chetwynd
Peace River RD
Reported by
W. J. (Bill) Caldwell
Director of Financial
Administration
caldwell@gochetwynd.com
250-401-4100
Table of Contents
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General Information
Community -Wide Actions
o 1.1 - Measure
o 1.2 - Plan
o 1.3 - Reduce
 Supportive
 Direct
o 1.4 - Community Wide Innovation
Corporate Actions
o 2.1 - Measure
o 2.2 - Reduce
 Supportive
 Direct
o 2.3 - Corporate Innovations
Carbon Neutral Progress Reporting
General Information
District of Chetwynd
Name of Local Government
Member of Regional District (RD)
Peace River RD
Regional Growth Strategy (RGS) in region
Yes
Population
2633
Community-Wide Actions for 2012
1.1 Measure
Community-Wide Measurement Actions
Question
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?
Answer
Additional
Information
No
No
1.2 Plan
Community-Wide Targets
Question
Do 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.
Answer
Additional
Information
Yes
General Policies
Council polices are as follows
a) Implement the principles of sustainable development and smart growth
through informed and educated decisions about alternative technologies for
infrastructure (e.g. bio swales, solar energy, geothermal heating and cooling).
b) Development of natural solutions that support ecological responsibility using
features such as community gardens, landscaped boulevards and native tree
planting.
c) Strive to improve water conservation throughout the District.
d) Work collaboratively with Peace River Regional District to dispose of solid
waste and identify solutions to curb landfill demand.
e) Encourage landscaping techniques that reduce the need for irrigation when
designing and maintaining parks, natural areas and environmentally sensitive
areas.
f) Leverage support from the federal and provincial governments for “green”
initiatives.
Energy Efficiency and Climate Change Policies
Councils policies are as follows:
a) Support and implement the District of Chetwynd Corporate and Community
Energy Plans, once completed to better understand how the community can be
more energy efficient and to identify Chetwynd’s alternative energy potential.
b) Work towards achieving the following greenhouse gas targets on both a
corporate and community wide basis:
 A 1% reduction below the 2007 level of emissions by 2011, and
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c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
h)
i)
j)
k)
l)
An additional 1% reduction below the 2007 level of emissions each
year after 2010 up to 2020.
 In total, a 10% reduction below the 2007 level of emissions by 2020.
Lead by example by developing an action plan for implementing and
monitoring sustainable municipal operations that outlines how the District will
achieve its targets for energy efficiency and greenhouse gas emission
reduction.
Support programs that will educate individuals on the benefits of energy
efficiency.
Encourage land use planning and site designs that promote energy efficiency
(e.g. solar orientation, compact developments and sites orientated around
active transportation).
Encourage the development of alternative energy supplies such as solar, wind
or geothermal energy, landfill gas recovery and waste heat recovery from
municipal and industrial activities where feasible.
Promote strong trail/greenway connections throughout the District to reduce
vehicle dependency and contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas
emissions through the implementation of the District’s Parks, Trails and Green
space Plan.
Support the creation of a separate anti-idling bylaw to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions.
Utilize green spaces and natural vegetation to contribute to the reduction of
greenhouse gases.
Reduce the carbon footprint of Chetwynd where possible, through local “made
in Chetwynd” solutions.
Embrace and encourage the three R’s – reduce, reuse, and recycle – to help
curb landfill demand and lower methane emission from waste decomposition.
Consider developing a composting program to help reduce methane emissions
from solid waste decompositions.
Question
If you are a Regional District, does your RGS 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.
Answer
Additional
Information
N/A
N/A
1.3 Reduce
Supportive Community-Wide Actions
Action Type
Broad Planning (e.g. creation/revision of OCPs, CEPs, transportation plans)
Actions Taken
this Year
Revised OCP Residential / Commercial Mixed Development.
Right-In Right-Out study at the Recreation Centre to make the traffic flow more
efficient and reduce idling time.
Proposed
Actions for
Next Year
None
Action Type
Building and Lighting (e.g. developed green building policy, increased density in the
downtown)
Actions Taken
this Year
Proposed
Actions for
Next Year
Zoning Amendment Multiple Family Residential – High Density / Commercial
None
Action Type
Energy Generation (e.g. signed on to provincial 'solar ready' regulation, explored
options for bioheating for buildings)
Actions Taken
this Year
Proposed
Actions for
Next Year
Not yet
None
Action Type
Green Space (e.g. developed urban forestry policy, adopted park acquisition policy)
Actions Taken
this Year
Proposed
Actions for
Next Year
Chetwynd Community Forest Harvesting Study.
None
Action Type
Transportation (e.g. developed sustainable transportation plan, completed bicycle
master plan)
Actions Taken
this Year
Proposed
Actions for
Next Year
None
None
Action Type
Waste (e.g. introduced composting and recycling education programs)
Actions Taken
this Year
Proposed
Actions for
Next Year
Yes – In partnership with Peace River RD and NEAT
Same as 2012
Action Type
Water/Sewer (e.g. participated in water smart initiatives, implemented Water Action
Plan, introduced rebates on low flush toilets)
Actions Taken
this Year
Proposed
Actions for
Next Year
Yes – in partnership with NEAT low flow toilet rebate & rain barrel rebate program
Same as 2012
Action Type
Other Actions
Actions Taken
this Year
Proposed
Actions for
Next Year
Wood Burning Appliance / Clean Air Bylaw
Same as 2012
Direct Community-Wide Actions
Action Type
Buildings (e.g. implement use of sustainability checklists and development permit
guidelines for new buildings)
Actions Taken
this Year
Proposed
Actions for
Next Year
None
None
Action Type
Energy Generation (e.g. implement district energy, geothermal, solar)
Actions Taken
this Year
Proposed
Actions for
Next Year
None
None
Action Type
Transportation (e.g. implement bike lanes, pedestrian paths, upgrade transit service
and infrastructure, improve roads, parking fees etc.)
Actions Taken
this Year
Proposed
Actions for
Next Year
Yes – Pedestrian Paths
Rodeo Grounds roads study
Action Type
Waste (e.g. introduce composting and recycling programs )
Actions Taken
this Year
Proposed
Actions for
Next Year
Composting and Recycling Programs already in place
Same as 2012
Action Type
Water/Sewer (e.g. implement water conservation and reduction initiatives)
Actions Taken
Water conservation Education Program in partnership with NEAT
this Year
Proposed
Actions for
Next Year
Same as 2012
Action Type
Green Space (e.g. plant trees, conserve forest etc.)
Actions Taken
this Year
Proposed
Actions for
Next Year
Restored Cedar Park damaged in the2011 flooding
Restore Trail System damaged in the 2011 flooding
Action Type
Other Actions
Actions Taken
this Year
Proposed
Actions for
Next Year
None
Develop a Community Garden
1.4 Community Wide Innovation
Question
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.
Answer
None
Corporate Actions for 2012
2.1 Measure
Corporate Measurement Actions
Question
What steps has your local government taken toward completing its corporate
emissions inventory (e.g. corporate assets identified related to energy and fuel data
and calculated GHG emissions from energy use)?
Answer
Completed in 2010
Question
What tool are you using to measure, track and report on your corporate emissions
(e.g. SMARTtool, other tools including excel spreadsheets)?
Answer
Excel
2.2 Reduce
Supportive Corporate Actions
Action Type
Broad Planning (e.g. developed corporate climate action plan)
Actions Taken
this Year
Proposed
Actions for
Next Year
None
None
Action Type
Building and Lighting (e.g. developed energy reduction plan for all corporate
buildings)
Actions Taken
this Year
Proposed
Actions for
Next Year
None
Researching energy reduction and Geo-thermal (Green) options for the New Municipal
office.
Action Type
Energy Generation (e.g. undertook feasibility study of green energy generation for
civic buildings)
Actions Taken
this Year
Proposed
Actions for
Next Year
None
None
Action Type
Transportation (e.g. created anti-idling policy for city vehicles, bike to work week
promotion)
Actions Taken
this Year
Proposed
Actions for
Next Year
Continued education and distribution of Stop Idling brochures.
Railway overpass study to reduce idling at train crossings
Action Type
Waste(e.g. completed waste audit of City Hall)
Actions Taken
this Year
Proposed
Actions for
Next Year
None
None
Action Type
Water/Sewer (e.g. completed study of sewer and water energy use)
Actions Taken
this Year
Proposed
Actions for
Next Year
None
Completion of Sewer Effluent study.
Completion of the Water Master Plan study
Action Type
Other Actions
Actions Taken
this Year
Proposed
Actions for
Next Year
None
None
Direct Corporate Actions
Action Type
Building and Lighting (e.g. energy efficiency retrofits to municipal buildings )
Actions Taken
this Year
Upgraded lighting at Public Works shop and Water Treatment Plant.
New Overhead doors at Public Works Shop.
Arena & Pool re-roof Arena, Elevator Shaft, Maintenance Roof & Lobby.
Facility expansion has energy efficient lighting. DDC controls for the mechanical
equipment. HRV units in all dressing rooms. Domestic hot water condensing boiler.
Lighting upgrades to T-8 fixtures. Some exterior upgrades to LED.
Removal of Pool mechanical gas fired air handling unit and boiler, and installation of
heat recovery system including two new air handling units, two new condensing boilers
and heat pumps. The system provides climate control and reclaims waste heat. The
system is DDC controlled.
Proposed
Actions for
Next Year
Construction of an New more efficient Municipal Hall
Action Type
Energy Generation (e.g. implemented heat recovery systems, solar)
Actions Taken
this Year
Proposed
Actions for
Next Year
None
None
Action Type
Fleet (e.g. anti-idling policies for fleet vehicles, purchasing of hybrid)
Actions Taken
this Year
Proposed
Actions for
Next Year
Purchase of two new Fuel Efficient pickup trucks for Public works.
Purchase of a newer excavator and the sale of older less efficient equipment – two
pickup trucks, one loader and one car.
Action Type
Waste (e.g. introduction of composting and recycling programs and education)
Actions Taken
this Year
Already in place
Proposed
Actions for
Next Year
Same as 2012
Action Type
Water/Sewer (e.g. initiated water conservation and reduction initiatives)
Actions Taken
this Year
Proposed
Actions for
Next Year
Water Conservation / Reduction initiatives already in place
Same as 2012
Action Type
Green Space (e.g. planting of trees )
Actions Taken
this Year
Proposed
Actions for
Next Year
None
Purchase of land for a New Park to add more green space
Action Type
Other Actions
Actions Taken
this Year
Proposed
Actions for
Next Year
None
None
2.3 Corporate Innovations
Question
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.
Answer
None
Carbon Neutral Progress Reporting
Tonnes CO2e
Annual corporate emissions using SMARTTool or equivalent inventory tool
Emissions from services delivered directly by the local government
1103.35
Emissions from contracted services
0
0
Less:
GHG reductions being claimed for this reporting year from Option 1 - GHG reduction project
Energy Efficient Building Retrofits and Fuel Switching
N/A
Solar Thermal
N/A
Household Organic Waste Composting
N/A
Low Emissions Vehicles
N/A
0
Less:
GHG reductions being claimed for this reporting year from Option 2 - GHG reduction projects
Please list all Option 2 Projects Implemented (insert title of the projects(s) as per project plan
template. If you have more than two Option 2 projects you can add more lines at the bottom of this
sheet)
N/A
Less:
Offsets purchased for this reporting year (Option 3). Please identify your offset provider in the offset
provider information section below.
1103.35
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)
Making Progress on Your Carbon Neutral Commitment
Question
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)
Answer
Offset
Provider
We have
already
purchased
Or, will
purchase by
June 1, 2013
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A