LGCAP Submission - Kootenay-Boundary (Regional District)
for the year 2022
Link to print version of the submission: Not Available Yet
How many staff in full time equivalents (FTEs) are dedicated to working on climate action?
2.65
Does your local government or Nation have a climate action plan or other guiding document(s)?
Yes
Has your local government or Nation declared a climate emergency?
Yes
The top 3 challenges impeding the advancement of climate action in your community
- Lack of financial resources
- Lack of provincial or federal government support or collaboration
- Lack of communication materials and tools assist local with climate mitigation and resiliency. It would save duplicating efforts and gain consistency.
Corporate GHG Emissions
For the calendar year, has your local government or Nation measured and reported associated corporate GHG emissions?
| Corporate Emissions Directly Delivered | 1,261 |
| Corporate Emissions Associated with Facilities | 853 |
| Corporate Emissions Associated with Mobile Sources | 533 |
| Corporate Emissions Associated with Contracted Services | 125 |
| Corporate Emissions Total Direct and Contracted | 1,386.00 |
Community-Wide GHG Emissions
For the 2022 calendar year, have community-wide GHG emissions been measured for your local government or Nation?
- No, community GHG emissions were not reported because the 2022 Provincial Community Energy and Emissions Inventory does not report transportation data.
Emissions Targets
Currently, the Province's legislated GHG emission reduction targets are 40% by 2030, 60% by 2040 and 80% by 2050, relative to 2007. Please state your local government or Nation’s target(s).
| 2030 Reduction Target | 40% | Baseline Year: 2007
| 2040 Reduction Target | NA |
| 2050 Reduction Target | 100% |
Net Zero Targets
The Province has also committed to introducing a target of net-zero emissions by 2050. Does your local government or Nation have a net-zero or carbon-neutral emissions target?
Yes: Net Zero
Carbon Neutral refers to a jurisdiction achieving a state of no net carbon dioxide emissions being released into the atmosphere (e.g. Reducing emissions as far as practical and purchasing offsets or other similar mechanisms)
Net-Zero refers to a jurisdiction achieving a balance between greenhouse gas emissions produced and removed from the atmosphere (e.g. planting trees or using carbon capture technologies)
Most Valuable Supporting Indicators
If data was provided by the Province, which three supporting indicators would be most valuable to your local government or Nation to advance climate action?
- Housing type: Private dwellings by structural type
- Residential density: Population and dwelling units per "net" land area
- By Building Archetype: Number dwellings and primary energy source per house
Climate Initiatives - Building Sector
Please indicate all climate initiatives your local government or Nation had in-progress or completed in the previous calendar year related to the buildings sector.For example, if you're filling this out in 2024, indicate the initiatives in place in 2023
- Zero-carbon new construction
- Step Code Adoption
- Efficiency upgrades to public buildings
- Demand-side management
- Commence design and funding applications for a low carbon resilient retrofit program; ran high performance building training for trades within the region.
Climate Initiatives - Transportation Sector
Please indicate all climate initiatives your local government or Nation had in-progress or completed in the previous calendar year related to the transportation sector. For example, if you're filling this out in 2024, indicate the initiatives in place in 2023
- Mode shift targets in Official Community Plan, Regional Growth Strategy or other guiding document
- Active transportation planning
- Completion of phase 1 EV charging infrastructure at key RDKB offices
Climate Initiatives - Community Wide
Please indicate all climate initiatives your local government or Nation had in-progress or completed in the 2022 calendar year related to community-wide action.
- Organics diversion
- Circular economy or zero waste strategy
- Energy emission plans
- Voluntary carbon offset projects
Complete Compact Communities
Complete, Compact Communities - Please select all that apply. See Complete Communities Guide and Program for supports advancing identified community goals through the creation of more complete, compact and energy efficient communities.
Initiatives to Build Resilience
Please indicate all initiatives your local government or Nation completed or had in-progress in the 2022 calendar year to adapt to and build resilience to climate impacts.
- Undertaking or completing a risk assessment or Hazard Risk Vulnerability Assessment (HRVA)
- Addressing current and future climate risks through plans, adaptation measure implementation, programs, service delivery, asset management and/or other functions.
- Collaboration with other communities on resilience planning/initiatives
- Monitoring climate risks (floods, wildfire, etc.)
- Public engagement on climate risks and actions
- Developing emergency/hazard response plans
Has a climate risk and vulnerability or similar assessment been undertaken for your local government or Nation?
Yes
Most Significant Climate Hazards
What are the most significant climate hazards faced by your jurisdiction and what is the timeframe of their expected impact to your community?
For each hazard that applies, please indicate if the timeframe of their expected impact is short [current/by 2025], medium [2026-2050] or long [beyond 2050]
Extreme heat and heat stress: Short, medium & long term Term
Extreme cold, snow and ice: Short, medium & long term Term
Water shortages: Short, medium & long term Term
Wind, rain, and other storm events: NA
Cultural impacts: NA
Wildfires: Short, medium & long term Term
Overland flooding: Short, medium & long term Term
Coastal flooding, storm surge events: NA
Ecological impacts: Short, medium & long term Term
Human health impacts: NA
Other: NA
Most Helpful Planning Information
What information do you need to know to be able to plan effectively for the future of your community, with respect to the impacts identified in Question 15?
- Local observations and/or Indigenous knowledge
- Assessment of potential community impacts
- Assessment of community vulnerabilities
- Mapping of climate change impacts and hazards
- Adaptation planning information
- Technical expertise to implement solutions
- Examples of actions taken by other communities
Most Vulnerable Groups
Based on the hazards you indicated as most significant in Question 15, which groups are most vulnerable to the impacts of climate hazards?
- Low-income households
- Newcomers to Canada (immigrants and refugees)
- People experiencing homelessness
- Seniors
- Women and girls
- Persons with disabilities
- LGBTQIA2S+
LGBTQIA2S+: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning, Intersex, Asexual, Two-Spirit, and additional sexual orientations and gender identities
Adaptive Measures
Of the hazards identified in Question 15, please specify the associated adaptation measures completed or in-progress in the 2022 calendar year, if any.
Adaptive Measures - Extreme Heat Advocate for clarify on the roles & responsibilities of the Ministry, health authority & local gover
Adaptive Measures - Extreme Cold NA
Adaptive Measures - Water Shortages Nine Miles Creek Drought Management Plan; Implementation of Boundary Drought Response Plan; Water Co
Adaptive Measures - Wildfire EOC activation; FireSmart Program home assessments; Commenced Community Wildfire Resilience Plans
Adaptive Measures - Overland Flooding Floodplain mapping of prioritized areas of Electoral Areas C, D & E; Map & prioritize riparian areas
Adaptive Measures - Coastal Hazards NA
Adaptive Measures - Wind and Storm Events NA
Adaptive Measures - Ecological Impacts Map & prioritize riparian areas for restoration & protection in Boundary
Adaptive Measures - Human Health Impacts NA
Adaptive Measures - Cultural Impacts NA
Adaptive Measures - Other NA
Ensuring Equitable Access
How does your community ensure equitable access to and distribution of climate action opportunities and benefits?
- Local observations and/or Indigenous knowledge
- Assessment of potential community impacts
- Assessment of community vulnerabilities
- Mapping of climate change impacts and hazards
- Adaptation planning information
- Technical expertise to implement solutions
- Examples of actions taken by other communities
LGCAP Funding
What did/will your local government or Nation spend its LGCAP funding on for year one of the Program (2022)? Please select all that apply and indicate the dollar value associated with each initiative.
LGCAP Funding - Staffing NA
LGCAP Funding - Energy Study NA
LGCAP Funding - Climate Study NA
LGCAP Funding - Asset Management NA
LGCAP Funding - Risk and Vulnerability Assessment NA
LGCAP Funding - Emergency Response Planning NA
LGCAP Funding - Vulnerability and Risk Reduction Strategy $10,000
LGCAP Funding - Climate Finance Planning NA
LGCAP Funding - Climate Engagement NA
LGCAP Funding - Resilient Infrastructure NA
LGCAP Funding - Green Infrastructure NA
LGCAP Funding - Natural Assets Evaluation and Accounting NA
LGCAP Funding - Buildings Initiatives NA
LGCAP Funding - Transportation Initiatives NA
LGCAP Funding - Community-wide Initiatives NA
LGCAP Funding - Put in Reserve for Future Project $19,464
LGCAP Funding - Corporate Emissions Inventory Measurement and Reporting NA
LGCAP Funding - Leveraging Funds from Other Sources/ Grant Stacking $15,000
LGCAP Funding - Other $40,618
Resilient Infrastructure Funding - Buildings NA
Resilient Infrastructure Funding - Transportation NA
Resilient Infrastructure Funding - Municipal Infrastructure NA
Resilient Infrastructure Funding - Energy Systems NA
Green Infrastructure Funding - Parks and Green Spaces NA
Green Infrastructure Funding - Community Forests NA
Green Infrastructure Funding - Community Food Systems NA
Green Infrastructure Funding - Green Streets and Corridors NA
Green Infrastructure Funding - Permeable Surfaces NA
Green Infrastructure Funding - Green Roof(s) or Wall(s) NA
Green Infrastructure Funding - Storm Water Management NA
Green Infrastructure Funding - Wetlands NA
Buildings Funding - Zero-carbon New Construction Requirement NA
Buildings Funding - Highest Efficiency Standards for New Space and Water Heating Equipment NA
Buildings Funding - Enhancing Energy Efficiency Programs NA
Buildings Funding - Step Code Adoption NA
Buildings Funding - Carbon Pollution Standard NA
Buildings Funding - Zero-carbon Heating Requirement NA
Buildings Funding - Net zero Buildings Commitments NA
Buildings Funding - Efficiency Upgrades to Public Buildings NA
Transportation Funding - Demand-side Management to Reduce Distance Travelled NA
Transportation Funding - Encouraging Shift to More Energy Efficient Forms of Transport NA
Transportation Funding - Mode Shift Targets in Guiding Documents NA
Transportation Funding - Zero Emission Vehicles Fleet Adoption NA
Transportation Funding - Active Transportation Plan or Investments NA
Transportation Funding - Transit/Pedestrian-oriented Development Regulation NA
Transportation Funding - Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Plans NA
Community-Wide Funding - Public Awareness and Education Campaign NA
Community-Wide Funding - Organics Diversion NA
Community-Wide Funding - Renewable Energy Project NA
Community-Wide Funding - Developing or Updating OCP or Regional Growth Strategy NA
Community-Wide Funding - Circular Economy or Zero Waste Strategy NA
Community-Wide Funding - Sustainable Procurement Policy NA
Community-Wide Funding - Community Energy and Emissions Plan NA
Community-Wide Funding - Green/Blue Carbon Sequestration NA
Community-Wide Funding - Carbon Offset Projects NA
Community-Wide Funding - Complete, Compact Communities NA
Renewable Energy - What is the installed capacity (MW)? NA
Reserve funding - How will funds be allocated? No decision has been made.
The project(s) to which reserve funds have been allocated. NA
Amount of Reserve Funding NA
Additional Funding Through Leveraging LGCAP
How much additional funding for climate action were you able to invest by leveraging your LGCAP funds? This could include matching grants as well as private investment.
$55,698
Total Investment in Climate Mitigation
This includes (but is not limited to): integrating climate change mitigation (i.e. GHG reduction) measures into policies, strategies and planning; improving education, raising awareness of climate change causes and solutions, and increasing human and institutional capacity with respect to climate change mitigation.
$287,904
Expected Emissions Reductions
NA
Total Investment in Climate Adaptation and Resilience
This includes all actions that strengthen resilience and the ability to adapt to climate-induced impacts. Examples include (but are not limited to): addressing climate-related hazards; integrating adaptation measures into policies, strategies and planning; improving education, raising awareness of climate change causes and solutions, increasing human and institutional capacity with respect to climate adaptation, and impact reduction and early warning systems.
$666,125
Formal Framework Used?
Does your community or Nation use a formal framework to apply a climate lens on infrastructure planning and decision-making?This could include the Provincial preliminary GHG assessment guidance, the Federal climate lens guidance, or another climate lens framework.
No
