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The City of Calgary, Environmental & Safety Management

Strategic Directions for The City of Calgary’s Climate Change Program Presented By: David Day, Director Calgary Region Airshed Zone (CRAZ) AGM, May 18, 2011

May 2, 2011

• GHG Reductions• Measuring/Monitoring• Carbon Finance • Climate Change Adaptation

Corporate Climate Change 2012 – 2014

Policy Focus & Action Plan

1. Operational GHG reductions

2. Real time

measuring, monitoring & reporting

3.Leveraging carbon finance

4. Weather related risk assessment

and adaptation

Update to the Corporate Climate Change Action Plan

Strengthen GHG mitigation measures

Monitor & report emissions and energy use (EEIS)

Participate in carbon markets to invest in GHG reductions

Develop a climate change adaptation framework

Corporate Climate Change Action Plan Update Information & Transparency are Imperative

Changing regulatory environments and evolving best practices means The City will be committed to:

1. A high standard of accuracy in quantifying emissions.2. Greater transparency & evaluation of mitigate strategies.3. Third-party verification of corporate emissions to lend credibility.4. Financial reporting of carbon liabilities and assets in accordance

with legislation and best practices.5. Finding opportunities to increase investment in long-term

strategies to meet Council goals for GHG reduction and climate change adaptation.

Corporate Climate Change Action Plan Update Strategic Requirements

Energy Use Intelligence

from ENMAX + Fuel

Suppliers

Reliable, StandardFacility

Reporting

Corporate Emissions Inventory

Carbon DisclosuresEEIS

#1. Energy and emissions tracking and reporting to better inform planning, investments and decisions

Tracking and reporting protocols will require:• Monthly energy & fuel use usage data in a standardized format.• Sub-metering and records from all sites and operations.• Audit support from energy suppliers to ensure verification.

Third Party Audit

Corporate Climate Change Action Plan Update Strategic Requirements

#2. Transparency and credibility of mitigation measures

Emission Reductions Generated

Verified EmissionReductions

Emission Reductions Procured

Carbon Liabilities

Annual Emissions Generated

Verified Annual Carbon Disclosure

Carbon Capital Asset

Annual Emissions Generated

Emission Reductions Procured + Generated

Interim Emissions Reduction

Target Filter

Updated accounting and verified carbon disclosure will require documentation of all acquired emission reductions including verification of all emission reductions; registration of reductions on public registries; and transparency on the transfer of ownership to the City of Calgary for acquired reductions.

Corporate Climate Change Action Plan Update Weather Related Risk Assessment and Adaptation

Weather, as a result of a changing climate, is also changing, with higher frequency of extreme weather events across the country.

Mitigation (Reduces Emissions)•Building Energy Efficiency•Methane Gas Emission Reductions

•Green Power•Greening the Fleet•Water Treatment Facility Efficiency

•Innovative Practices & Technology

Adaptation (Reduces Harm)

•Infrastructure upgrades like sewers and culverts

•Sewer backflow and downspout disconnection

•Health programs related to W. Nile, Lyme disease, smog, AQ Index

•Emergency and business continuity planning

• Risk assessment frame-work will be developed and incorporated into EnviroSystem (ISO 14001).

• Based on risks identified, BUs can develop relevant adaptation targets and initiatives.

Community GHG Action PlanCalgary Community GHG Action Plan

“Develop a multi-stakeholder plan and implementation strategy to reduce community-wide GHG emissions in support of imagineCALGARY’s long-term community goals.” Council Priority 2008-2011

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CRAZ’s Technical Committee Has Studied this Carefully

1. Provincial electricity gridIncludes large-scale wind generation, natural gas cogeneration, coal with CCS, and nuclear power.

2. Energy efficiency & conservationIncludes energy used in buildings, vehicles, and electrical/industrial equipment.

3. Distributed generation Includes passive solar heating, active solar and air heating, photovoltaics, district energy and combined heat and power (CHP).

4. Transportation mode shifting and compact development Including land use and transportation planning and pricing.

Best Ways to Reduce Community Emissions

The Citizens’ Dilemma

NIMBY Still Alive & Well!

Mar – Nov2010

Nov 2010 –Mar 2011

Apr – Jun2011

Jul – Oct2011

2012 and beyond

Research & Analysis

Draft Plan Consultation Finalize Plan Implementation

Emission Reduction Strategies Report

Community GHG Plan

Project Timeline

Input on the plan from ENMAX

Key Messages

Accurate information is essential to the success of the City of Calgary’s Corporate & Community Climate Change Action Plans.• The City and its energy suppliers will collaborate to ensure

effective information collection and reporting.• Community efforts will require strategic planning and

coordination between The City, energy providers, home builders and citizens.

• Electrical energy must be generated and distributed in ays that reduce carbon intensity.

• Support is required to allow consumers to easily reduce their carbon footprints in cost-effective ways.

The UNFCC Will Save Us!

CheersCrazians