Zero Carbon Strong (EL-3) beginning January 1, 2024

Zero Carbon Strong (EL-3) beginning January 1, 2024

Integrate and standardize the climate lens framework across processes

Develop internal carbon pricing policies and procedures

Identify internal funding sources for climate action

Support staff capacity building and coordination

Investigate how Indigenous knowledge can inform climate action at the CRD

Incorporate climate hazards and vulnerabilities into corporate CRD emergency response plans

Monitor Regional Growth Strategy (RGS)

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

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

Identify innovative actions to close the regional 2030 emissions reduction gap

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

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

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

Investigate Transition Salt Spring Island 2.0 Climate Plan implementation

Administer and track the new Green Fleet Policy

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

Develop EV infrastructure plan for the corporate fleet

Investigate the feasibility of bio-based diesel supply and storage

Develop a regionwide approach to transportation demand management and safety policy

Collect, analyze and distribute transportation planning data regionally

Accelerate infrastructure improvements that support active transportation

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

Support acceleration of transit improvements and increased service

Implement Regional EV Charging Roadmap

Improve internet access on Southern Gulf Islands

Develop and implement a corporate Green Building Policy

Develop and implement a Strategic Energy Management Plan

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

Complete identified high impact retrofits to CRD facilities

Pursue climate friendly development and retrofits for CRHC and CRHD facilities

Consider climate impacts in risk assessments and infrastructure upgrades

Implement a Regional Energy Retrofit Program

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

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

Coordinate high performance building policy support and capacity building activities

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

Promote green infrastructure and improved stormwater management approaches

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

Investigate regional renewable energy and storage potential

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

Coordinate regional invasive species program

Support regional forest and urban tree programs

Support Indigenous led monitoring and restoration programs

2023 CEA Climate and Energy Action Award Nominee – Created by the Capital Regional District, this program connects homeowners throughout the CRD’s 13 municipalities and three electoral areas with an energy concierge who provides personal support such as a virtual home energy consultation, quote comparisons, and rebate navigation – all with the intention of increasing the number of low-carbon, home energy retrofits. Since launching in November 2022, the program has attracted more than 450 participants.

2016 CEA Climate and Energy Action Award Nominee

2017 CEA Climate and Energy Action Award Nominee

2018 CEA Climate and Energy Action Award Winner

2021 CEA Climate and Energy Action Award Honourable Mention

2023 CEA Climate and Energy Action Award Winner – This nomination showcases the work undertaken by the City of Victoria, District of Saanich, District of Central Saanich, and Capital Regional District to engage with building professionals and develop the policy and bylaw amendments necessary to adopt the Zero Carbon Step Code (ZCSC) before it was even rolled out by the Government of BC. As a result, the municipalities will be the first in BC to have the ZCSC take effect, and the RD will be the first regional government to adopt the ZCSC. Their collaboration will also provide industry with predictability over the long term.

2024 The Extreme Heat Information Portal consists of an interactive, online map and accompanying research providing a highly localized picture of heat vulnerability in the capital region. The map combines two original indices to show where demographic characteristics (such as heart disease, substance use disorder, low income, or living alone) overlap with building characteristics (such as age, height, dwelling type), showing areas where vulnerability to heat is heightened.