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Name Type Sector Big Move Category Department Connected Plans Commitment Yr Planned Yr Actual Description Updated Verified? Community
Climate-Focused Decision Making Policies Leadership Leadership Other Climate Action Strategy Planned

Integrate and standardize the climate lens framework across processes

 Dec 2023 Capital (Regional District)Regional Districts & Islands Trust
Climate-Focused Decision Making Policies Leadership Leadership Other Climate Action Strategy Planned

Develop internal carbon pricing policies and procedures

 Dec 2023 Capital (Regional District)Regional Districts & Islands Trust
Climate-Focused Decision Making Policies Leadership Leadership Budgeting and Funding Climate Action Strategy Planned

Identify internal funding sources for climate action

 Dec 2023 Capital (Regional District)Regional Districts & Islands Trust
Climate-Focused Decision Making Programs Leadership Leadership Other Climate Action Strategy Planned

Support staff capacity building and coordination

 Dec 2023 Capital (Regional District)Regional Districts & Islands Trust
Climate-Focused Decision Making Policies Leadership Leadership Training, Outreach and Engagement Climate Action Strategy Planned

Investigate how Indigenous knowledge can inform climate action at the CRD

 Oct 2023 Capital (Regional District)Regional Districts & Islands Trust
Low-Carbon and Resilient Buildings and Infrastructure Policies Leadership Leadership Corporate Buildings Climate Action Strategy Planned

Develop and implement a corporate Green Building Policy

 Dec 2023 Capital (Regional District)Regional Districts & Islands Trust
Low-Carbon and Resilient Buildings and Infrastructure Plans and Targets Leadership Leadership Strategy, Plan or Targets Climate Action Strategy Planned

Develop and implement a Strategic Energy Management Plan

 Oct 2023 Capital (Regional District)Regional Districts & Islands Trust
Low-Carbon and Resilient Buildings and Infrastructure Projects Leadership Leadership Other Climate Action Strategy Planned

Conduct energy studies for CRD facilities to identify priority emission reduction and energy efficiency projects

 Oct 2023 Capital (Regional District)Regional Districts & Islands Trust
Low-Carbon and Resilient Buildings and Infrastructure Infrastructure Buildings Existing Buildings Other Climate Action Strategy Planned

Complete identified high impact retrofits to CRD facilities

 Dec 2023 Capital (Regional District)Regional Districts & Islands Trust
Low-Carbon and Resilient Buildings and Infrastructure Infrastructure Buildings Existing Buildings Other Climate Action Strategy Planned

Pursue climate friendly development and retrofits for CRHC and CRHD facilities

 Dec 2023 Capital (Regional District)Regional Districts & Islands Trust
Low-Carbon and Resilient Buildings and Infrastructure Infrastructure Buildings Existing Buildings Other Climate Action Strategy Planned

Consider climate impacts in risk assessments and infrastructure upgrades

 Dec 2023 Capital (Regional District)Regional Districts & Islands Trust
Low-Carbon and Resilient Buildings and Infrastructure Programs Buildings Existing Buildings Training, Outreach and Engagement Climate Action Strategy Planned

Implement a Regional Energy Retrofit Program

 Oct 2023 Capital (Regional District)Regional Districts & Islands Trust
Low-Carbon and Resilient Buildings and Infrastructure Programs Buildings Existing Buildings Training, Outreach and Engagement Climate Action Strategy Planned

Develop, deliver and support building-related energy, emissions and water education

 Oct 2023 Capital (Regional District)Regional Districts & Islands Trust
Low-Carbon and Resilient Buildings and Infrastructure Policies Buildings Existing Buildings Benchmarking and Labelling Climate Action Strategy Planned

Support acceleration of regional building energy benchmarking and local government regulation approaches

 Dec 2023 Capital (Regional District)Regional Districts & Islands Trust
Low-Carbon and Resilient Buildings and Infrastructure Policies Buildings New Buildings Supportive Low Carbon Building Policies Climate Action Strategy Planned

Coordinate high performance building policy support and capacity building activities

 Dec 2023 Capital (Regional District)Regional Districts & Islands Trust
Low-Carbon and Resilient Buildings and Infrastructure Policies Buildings New Buildings Other Climate Action Strategy Planned

Collect and share data and research on building energy use and emissions

 Oct 2023 Capital (Regional District)Regional Districts & Islands Trust
Low-Carbon and Resilient Buildings and Infrastructure Infrastructure Adaptation Adaptation Green/Blue Infrastructure Climate Action Strategy Planned

Promote green infrastructure and improved stormwater management approaches

 Dec 2023 Capital (Regional District)Regional Districts & Islands Trust
Low-Carbon and Resilient Buildings and Infrastructure Programs Adaptation Adaptation Research or Pilot Project Climate Action Strategy Planned

Understand climate impacts on groundwater resources in Juan de Fuca Electoral Area

 Dec 2023 Capital (Regional District)Regional Districts & Islands Trust
Low-Carbon and Resilient Buildings and Infrastructure Plans and Targets Renewable Energy Renewable Energy Community Renewable Energy Climate Action Strategy Planned

Investigate regional renewable energy and storage potential

 Dec 2023 Capital (Regional District)Regional Districts & Islands Trust
Low-Carbon Mobility Policies Transportation Electric Vehicles Low-Carbon Commercial Fleet Customer & Technical Services Climate Action Strategy Planned

Administer and track the new Green Fleet Policy

 Oct 2023 Capital (Regional District)Regional Districts & Islands Trust
Low-Carbon Mobility Plans and Targets Leadership Leadership Corporate Mobility Climate Action Strategy Planned

Develop electric vehicle (EV) adoption and right-sizing plan for the corporate fleet

 Dec 2023 Capital (Regional District)Regional Districts & Islands Trust
Low-Carbon Mobility Plans and Targets Leadership Leadership Corporate Mobility Climate Action Strategy Planned

Develop EV infrastructure plan for the corporate fleet

 Dec 2023 Capital (Regional District)Regional Districts & Islands Trust
Low-Carbon Mobility Projects Transportation Electric Vehicles Low-Carbon Commercial Fleet Climate Action Strategy Planned

Investigate the feasibility of bio-based diesel supply and storage

 Oct 2023 Capital (Regional District)Regional Districts & Islands Trust
Low-Carbon Mobility Policies Transportation Shift Beyond the Car Other Climate Action Strategy Planned

Develop a regionwide approach to transportation demand management and safety policy

 Oct 2023 Capital (Regional District)Regional Districts & Islands Trust
Low-Carbon Mobility Plans and Targets Transportation Shift Beyond the Car Other Climate Action Strategy Planned

Collect, analyze and distribute transportation planning data regionally

 Oct 2023 Capital (Regional District)Regional Districts & Islands Trust
Low-Carbon Mobility Infrastructure Transportation Shift Beyond the Car Active Transportation Infrastructure Climate Action Strategy Planned

Accelerate infrastructure improvements that support active transportation

 Oct 2023 Capital (Regional District)Regional Districts & Islands Trust
Low-Carbon Mobility Programs Transportation Shift Beyond the Car Training, Outreach and Engagement Climate Action Strategy Planned

Lead and support regional education programs focused on zero-emission mobility

 Dec 2023 Capital (Regional District)Regional Districts & Islands Trust
Low-Carbon Mobility Plans and Targets Transportation Shift Beyond the Car Transit Climate Action Strategy Planned

Support acceleration of transit improvements and increased service

 Oct 2023 Capital (Regional District)Regional Districts & Islands Trust
Low-Carbon Mobility Plans and Targets Transportation Electric Vehicles E-Mobility Plan Climate Action Strategy Planned

Implement Regional EV Charging Roadmap

 Oct 2023 Capital (Regional District)Regional Districts & Islands Trust
Low-Carbon Mobility Infrastructure Transportation Shift Beyond the Car Other Climate Action Strategy Planned

Improve internet access on Southern Gulf Islands

 Oct 2023 Capital (Regional District)Regional Districts & Islands Trust
Resilient and Abundant Nature, Ecosystems and Food Systems Programs Adaptation Adaptation Green/Blue Infrastructure Climate Action Strategy Planned

Provide regional and local ecological data to support planning and policy efforts

 Dec 2023 Capital (Regional District)Regional Districts & Islands Trust
Resilient and Abundant Nature, Ecosystems and Food Systems Programs Adaptation Adaptation Other Climate Action Strategy Planned

Coordinate regional invasive species program

 Dec 2023 Capital (Regional District)Regional Districts & Islands Trust
Resilient and Abundant Nature, Ecosystems and Food Systems Programs Adaptation Adaptation Green/Blue Infrastructure Climate Action Strategy Planned

Support regional forest and urban tree programs

 Dec 2023 Capital (Regional District)Regional Districts & Islands Trust
Resilient and Abundant Nature, Ecosystems and Food Systems Programs Adaptation Adaptation Green/Blue Infrastructure Climate Action Strategy Planned

Support Indigenous led monitoring and restoration programs

 Dec 2023 Capital (Regional District)Regional Districts & Islands Trust
Sustainable Land Use, Planning and Preparedness Plans and Targets Leadership Leadership Corporate Adaptation Climate Action Strategy Planned

Incorporate climate hazards and vulnerabilities into corporate CRD emergency response plans

 Dec 2023 Capital (Regional District)Regional Districts & Islands Trust
Sustainable Land Use, Planning and Preparedness Plans and Targets Leadership Leadership Other Climate Action Strategy Planned

Monitor Regional Growth Strategy (RGS)

 Dec 2023 Capital (Regional District)Regional Districts & Islands Trust
Sustainable Land Use, Planning and Preparedness Plans and Targets Land Use Land Use Strategy, Plan or Targets Climate Action Strategy Planned

Integrate climate impacts into Juan de Fuca land use plans and policies

 Oct 2023 Capital (Regional District)Regional Districts & Islands Trust
Sustainable Land Use, Planning and Preparedness Policies Adaptation Adaptation Reporting & Disclosure Climate Action Strategy Planned

Collect and share pertinent energy, emissions, climate projections and vulnerability data

 Dec 2023 Capital (Regional District)Regional Districts & Islands Trust
Sustainable Land Use, Planning and Preparedness Projects Leadership Leadership Reporting & Disclosure Environmental Protection Climate Action Strategy Planned

Identify innovative actions to close the regional 2030 emissions reduction gap

 Dec 2023 Capital (Regional District)Regional Districts & Islands Trust
Sustainable Land Use, Planning and Preparedness Policies Leadership Leadership Other Climate Action Strategy Planned

Coordinate regional climate action, collaboration and capacity building among local governments and interested First Nations

 Dec 2023 Capital (Regional District)Regional Districts & Islands Trust
Sustainable Land Use, Planning and Preparedness Plans and Targets Adaptation Adaptation Wildfire Prevention and Management Climate Action Strategy Planned

Incorporate regional climate projections into electoral area emergency planning and enhance FireSmart efforts

 Dec 2023 Capital (Regional District)Regional Districts & Islands Trust
Sustainable Land Use, Planning and Preparedness Programs Adaptation Leadership Training, Outreach and Engagement Climate Action Strategy Planned

Coordinate with emergency management stakeholders on planning and public outreach activities related to climate risks

 Oct 2023 Capital (Regional District)Regional Districts & Islands Trust
Sustainable Land Use, Planning and Preparedness Plans and Targets Adaptation Adaptation Other Climate Action Strategy Planned

Investigate Transition Salt Spring Island 2.0 Climate Plan implementation

 Dec 2023 Capital (Regional District)Regional Districts & Islands Trust

AFUE
Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency. AFUE is a measure of the fuel efficiency of a heating system. It takes into account normal operating losses such as start-up, standby, and cycling. The higher the AFUE rating, the more efficient the heating system is.

AHRI
Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute. AHRI is a trade association that uses third party testing and certifies the performance of different Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems available in North America. A listing of products and their performance is available in the AHRI Directory (www.ahridirectory.com).

Argon
Argon is a gas used to fill the space between window glazing. Argon has a lower heat conductivity than air, and suppresses gas movement between the glazing. A window filled with Argon gas will reduce heat loss better than a window filled with regular air.

Asbestos
A fibre commonly found in many building supplies, including insulation materials, such as vermiculite. If asbestos is exposed the fibres can become airborne in the interior of the home. Inhalation of asbestos fibres can lead to different forms of cancer and scarring of the lungs. Check Health Canada’s website for more information.

ASTT
Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of BC. ASTT is BC’s independent certifying body for applied science technicians.

BTU
British Thermal Unit. A Btu is a unit for heat. It is used to measure the heat output of a heating system. One Btu is the amount of heat energy given off by a typical birthday candle.

Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)
CFCs are ozone depleting chemicals. Older appliances that use refrigerant (freezer, refrigerator, heat pump, etc.) are common sources of CFCs and need to be recycled properly to prevent CFCs from being released into the atmosphere. Visit ENERGY STAR® for more information.

CFL
Compact Fluorescent Lamp (or Light). CFL bulbs are rated to last up to 10 times longer and use around 70% less energy than regular incandescent bulbs.

Combustion Spillage
Oil, wood, or gas burning appliances produce heat by burning fuel. Burning fuel produces combustion gases, which are normally vented to the outdoors through a chimney or vent pipe. Combustion spillage is the unwanted flow of combustion gases into the home. Combustion spillage (also known as backdrafting) occurs when a home becomes depressurized, and harmful combustion gases (such as carbon monoxide, a colourless and odorless gas) are sucked back into the home through vents or a flue. Depressurization can occur when a home is very air tight and exhaust fans, such as range hoods, bathroom fans, the dryer etc. are running at the same time. If too much air is being exhausted at one time, it can cause depressurization. If carbon monoxide is drawn into a living space of a home, it can sicken or kill the occupants. To learn more about combustion spillage, visit Natural Resources Canada’s website.

Conduction
Conduction occurs when heat moves through a material or building assembly (e.g. a wall). For example, the heat from a cast iron frying pan is transferred to the handle and eventually to your hand. Insulation reduces heat loss due to conduction.

Convection
Convection is the movement of heat through fluids such as water or air due to the temperature and density differences within the fluid. For example, warm air is lighter and will rise to the top while relatively cooler air will be heavier and fall to the bottom, creating a convection current. Drafts next to windows can be attributed to convection currents.

COP
Coefficient of Performance. COP is a measure of a heat pump’s efficiency. The COP is determined by dividing the energy output of the heat pump by the electrical energy needed to run the heat pump at a specific temperature. The higher the COP, the more efficient the heat pump.

Detached Home
A home where the walls and roofs are independent of any other building (i.e. not attached to any other building).

Dehumidistat
A device that monitors and maintains the set or preferred relative humidity in the air. If humidity levels rise above the level that you’ve set, the dehumidistat will automatically turn on an exhaust device such as a bathroom fan, to remove excess moisture from the home.

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