getting to a climate change commitment of 80% reduction in emissions by 2050: the role of renewable...
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Getting to a Climate Change Commitment of 80% Reduction in Emissions by 2050: The Role of Renewable Energy
The Status of Local Government Action
Renewable Cities Global Learning ForumMay 14, 2015
Outline• Welcome and introductions• Overview - municipal action in Canada – Megan & Devin
– Presentation and discussion• City of Edmonton case study – Mark Brostrom
– Theme / Question – how do we best incentivize renewable energy projects in the community, what is the right scale?
• City of Yellowknife case study – Remi Gervais– Theme / Question – scaling up and having difficult
conversations, how do you build upon experiences of successful and failed projects?
• Wrap-up observations
Outline
• Status of Action in Canada– Leading examples
• Global Movements– Compact of Mayors, 100% RE Network
• Provocative Questions– Background context
Partners for Climate Protection
• A network of Canadian municipal governments that have committed to reducing greenhouse gases and acting on climate change
• A partnership between FCM and ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability
• Founded in 1994—20 years experience and counting!
• 283 local government members, representing every province and territory
Five Milestone Framework
Establish a baseline GHG inventory and forecast
Set GHG reduction targets
Develop a local action plan
Implement the plan or set of activities
Monitor progress and report results
…a network
Leadership in Canada on Renewables
• Often starts with action on energy efficiency.
• Build a foundation through a climate action or community energy plan.
• Renewables seen as valuable for resiliency, economic development, cost savings
• Accelerated with provincial leadership
Global Movements
• Compact of Mayors - Launched at the 2014 United Nations Climate Summit, it’s the world’s largest coalition of city leaders addressing climate change by pledging to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, tracking their progress and preparing for the impacts of climate change. (ICLEI, C40, UCLG)– Carbonn Climate Registry (13 cities w 100% RE targets)
• 100% RE network for local governments, to strengthen understanding within local governments on what 100% RE means and how to reach it. (ICLEI, Global 100% RE Alliance, SFU Centre for Dialogue)
Our Questions to You
• A target of 100% local energy generation, is this feasible?
• In your opinion, what are the pros and cons of renewables targets as opposed to purely GHG or GJ targets for local governments?
• What is the role of renewable in meeting your greenhouse gas reduction target?
• How do we balance a target of 100% renewable energy with local generation?
Provincial GHG Emissions Coefficient Comparison – A discussion point
Contact
Devin Causley• Manager of Climate Change
Programs• Federation of Canadian
Municipalities • 613-907-6370• [email protected]
Megan Meaney• Director, ICLEI Canada• ICLEI – Local Governments
for Sustainability• 647-728-4394• [email protected]