Climate Action

Climate change is a global problem that requires local solutions. Local governments across Canada have adopted a coordinated response to mitigate and manage greenhouse gas emissions by integrating energy and carbon management into the municipal planning process.

Climate Action Revenue Incentive Program (CARIP)

The Climate Action Revenue Incentive Program (CARIP) is a conditional grant program that provides funding to local governments that have signed the B.C. Climate Action Charter equal to 100 percent of the carbon taxes they pay directly to support local government operations. The program encourages investment in climate action.

The Town of View Royal prepares annual CARIP reports that summarize actions taken in the current year and proposed actions for the upcoming year to reduce corporate and community-wide energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. These reports also summarize progress towards achieving carbon neutrality.
 
Town of View Royal CARIP Reports 

Community Climate Action Plan

The Community Climate Action Plan has been developed to meet Provincial Bill 27 requirements, the Town’s voluntary commitments to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Partners for Climate Protection, and the Provincial Climate Action Charter.

The scope of the community inventory for energy and GHG emissions covers residential buildings, commercial buildings, community transportation, and community solid waste. The inventory does not include air, water, and rail in the transportation sector nor agriculture and sequestration from trees.

Town of View Royal Community Climate Action Plan

 

Community Energy & Greenhouse Gas Emissions Plan

The Community Energy and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Plan was developed to meet Provincial Bill 27 requirements, the Town’s voluntary commitments to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Partners for Climate Protection, and the Provincial Climate Action Charter.

The scope of the community inventory for energy and GHG emissions covers residential buildings, commercial buildings, community transportation, and community solid waste. The inventory does not include air, water, and rail in the transportation sector nor agriculture and sequestration from trees.

Though Bill 27 only requires local governments in British Columbia to include GHG reduction targets in Official Community Plans, the Town is committed to developing both corporate and community GHG emissions plans. The Town’s corporate energy and emissions plan was endorsed by Council in the spring of 2011.

Town of View Royal Community Energy & Greenhouse Gas Emissions Plan