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2017 - States and Regions Climate Actions

Row numberStateCountryRegionPublic?Years disclosedPopulationPopulation yearSectorProgress?Action takenScaleAction descrption
451BlekingeSwedenEuropeYes2016 and 20171540002016GovernanceOngoingCollaborate with other states/regions in reducing emissions/increasing resiliencLimited implementationNo information disclosed
452BlekingeSwedenEuropeYes2016 and 20171540002016GovernanceOngoingSupport businesses in reducing emissions/increasing resilienceLimited implementationNo information disclosed
453British ColumbiaCanadaNorth AmericaYes2016 and 201747733452016BuildingsOngoingImprove heating and cooling efficiency (e.g. audits, insulation, white roofs, etc.)Comprehensive implementationBC Hydro and FortisBC both have programs for home renovations and for new construction, and address both commercial and residential sectors.
454British ColumbiaCanadaNorth AmericaYes2016 and 201747733452016BuildingsOngoingIncrease awareness/engage public on energy efficiency/clean energy programsComprehensive implementationActions about the Plan bâtiment durable (Sustainable building plan)
455British ColumbiaCanadaNorth AmericaYes2016 and 201747733452016BuildingsOngoingInstall energy efficient lighting systems (e.g. LED, CFL, etc.)Comprehensive implementationBC Hydro promotes LED lighting, and has seasonal promotion/rebate programs. BC Hydro and FortisBC have low-income programs that offer free upgrades including lighting for households that qualify.
456British ColumbiaCanadaNorth AmericaYes2016 and 201747733452016BuildingsOngoingInstall more efficient luminaires in streetlights/traffic lights (e.g. LED)Limited implementationFortisBC includes street lighting within its rebates. BC Hydro previously offered incentives but this has ended given market evolution/maturity.
457British ColumbiaCanadaNorth AmericaYes2016 and 201747733452016BuildingsOngoingInstall smart energy meters/sub-metersComprehensive implementationBoth major utilities have installed smart meters and smart grid technology.
458British ColumbiaCanadaNorth AmericaYes2016 and 201747733452016BuildingsOngoingPromote building energy performance rating/certification/benchmarkingLimited implementationUtilities have supported development of tools and codes and standards development in this area. The Climate Leadership Plan will implement a number of policies to encourage the development of net zero buildings such as: -Creating innovation opportunities and financial incentives for advanced, energy efficient buildings, including an increase in funding for design and innovation.
459GujaratIndiaAsia PacificYes2016 and 2017600000002011EnergyOngoingInstall hydropowerLimited implementationNo information disclosed
460British ColumbiaCanadaNorth AmericaYes2016 and 201747733452016BuildingsOngoingPromote energy efficient appliancesComprehensive implementationB.C. is amending the energy efficiency standards regulation to include: -Increased efficiency requirements for gas fireplaces and air source heat pumps, effective in 2018; and -High-efficiency technology requirements for natural gas space and water heating equipment, effective in 2020 and 2025 respectively. B.C. is also: -Enabling further incentives to promote adoption of efficient gas equipment -Taking action to amend the Demand-Side Measures Regulation and allow FortisBC to expand their incentives by at least 100 per cent, to encourage further adoption of technologies that reduce the emissions of gas fired equipment. BC Hydro and FortisBC have significant rebate programs at both the retail level and direct to customer.
461British ColumbiaCanadaNorth AmericaYes2016 and 201747733452016BuildingsOngoingSet/strengthen appliance efficiency standardsComprehensive implementationSome of the past consultations include Gas-Fired Furnaces, Household Appliances, General Service Fluorescent Lamps, Geo-exchange Heat Pumps, Natural Gas Fired Water Boilers, Industrial Motors and others. Efficiency standards have also been enacted for various household appliances (standard/compact clothing washers that are top/front loading, standard/compact dishwashers and refrigerators, freezers).
462British ColumbiaCanadaNorth AmericaYes2016 and 201747733452016BuildingsOngoingSet/strengthen building energy codes/standardsComprehensive implementationThe Climate Leadership Plan will implement a number of policies to encourage the development of net zero buildings such as: -Accelerating increased energy requirements in the B.C. Building Code by taking incremental steps to make buildings ready to be net zero by 2032; -Developing energy efficiency requirements for new buildings that go beyond those in the B.C. Building Code, called Stretch Codes. B.C's Climate Leadership Plan committed to near-zero energy in new buildings by 2032.
463British ColumbiaCanadaNorth AmericaYes2016 and 201747733452016BuildingsOngoingSet/strengthen HVAC efficiency standardsComprehensive implementationThe Climate Leadership Plan references amendments to the energy efficiency standards regulation to include: -Increased efficiency requirements for gas fireplaces and air source heat pumps, effective in 2018; and -High-efficiency technology requirements for natural gas space and water heating equipment, effective in 2020 and 2025 respectively.
464British ColumbiaCanadaNorth AmericaYes2016 and 201747733452016BuildingsOngoingSet/strengthen lighting efficiency standardsComprehensive implementationThe Province's Energy Efficiency Act (EEA) sets energy performance standards for devices that use, control or affect the use of energy such as Lighting (ballasts and fluorescent bulbs). The Province is also consulting on general service lamps and small diameter directional lamps.
465British ColumbiaCanadaNorth AmericaYes2016 and 201747733452016BuildingsOngoingSwitch from heating oil to natural gasComprehensive implementationFortisBC offers a program to go from oil to natural gas. The province funds a program to go from oil to electric heat pump.
466British ColumbiaCanadaNorth AmericaYes2016 and 201747733452016EnergyOngoingEnable net meteringComprehensive implementationBC Hydro has net metering program that is designed for those who generate electricity for their own use (where the aggregate nameplate capacity is no more than 100 kW). The customer sells any excess generation to BC Hydro and buys it back when needed. Since 2004, over 900 customers have participated in the program and over 95 per cent of customers chose to install a solar photovoltaic system.
467British ColumbiaCanadaNorth AmericaYes2016 and 201747733452016EnergyOngoingExpand/improve transmission to integrate renewablesComprehensive implementationBC Hydro has purchased power from Independent power producers. Independent Power Projects have typically been responsible for connecting to BC Hydro.
468British ColumbiaCanadaNorth AmericaYes2016 and 201747733452016EnergyOngoingInstall biomass powerLimited implementationBiomass is a clean or renewable resource under the Canadian Electricity Association (CEA) and BC Hydro has purchased this power. Approximately 3,000 GWh is contracted annually. With support from B.C.'s Ministry of Agriculture's Innovation program, Seabreeze Farms in Delta has built an anaerobic digester that is turning manure and other organic waste into biogas, digestate (organic fertilizer) and bedding for cows. The biogas is cleaned and upgraded into renewable natural gas that displaces conventional natural gas with a renewable energy source. Canada's natural gas utilities have set a target of 5 per cent renewable natural gas blended natural gas in the pipelines distribution system by 2025 and 10 per cent by 2030.
469British ColumbiaCanadaNorth AmericaYes2016 and 201747733452016EnergyOngoingInstall combined heat and power or trigenLimited implementationIncidental as this is not a government objective, but is the result of business decisions. This is mostly a case of individual industrial facilities that needed to burn wood waste or pulping liquor for heat (and/or to dispose of it) finding that it's economical to also generate electricity with it to displace their own consumption or to sell to BC Hydro.
470British ColumbiaCanadaNorth AmericaYes2016 and 201747733452016EnergyOngoingInstall hydropowerComprehensive implementationMajority of B.C.'s power comes from Hydro power.
471British ColumbiaCanadaNorth AmericaYes2016 and 201747733452016EnergyOngoingInstall microgridsLimited implementationDiesel displacement projects in some remote communities.
472British ColumbiaCanadaNorth AmericaYes2016 and 201747733452016EnergyOngoingInstall smart gridsComprehensive implementationBoth major utilities have installed smart meters and smart grid technology.
473British ColumbiaCanadaNorth AmericaYes2016 and 201747733452016EnergyOngoingInstall solar power (e.g. PV, CSP)Limited implementationSolar is a Clean or Renewable resource under the CEA. There is one utility scale project producing power in B.C. contracted for 2 GWh annually.
474British ColumbiaCanadaNorth AmericaYes2016 and 201747733452016EnergyPlannedInstall geothermal powerUnknownGeothermal is a Clean or Renewable resource under the CEA. There are no projects currently but there are proponents that are developing projects.
475British ColumbiaCanadaNorth AmericaYes2016 and 201747733452016EnergyOngoingInstall wind power (e.g. onshore, offshore)Limited implementationOnshore, wind is a Clean or Renewable resource under the CEA. There is approximately 1,400 GWh contracted annually by BC Hydro.
476British ColumbiaCanadaNorth AmericaYes2016 and 201747733452016EnergyOngoingPromote demand-side management programsComprehensive implementationEnergy utilities are required to pursue demand-side measures up to the cost of new clean generation resources before purchasing new generation. BC Hydro, the main utility in the province, is required through DSM to reduce its expected increase in demand for electricity by the year 2020 by at least 66 per cent. This is significant for utilities (BC Hydro PowerSmart for residential; DSM program for commercial and industrial; FortisBC Electric and Gas).
477British ColumbiaCanadaNorth AmericaYes2016 and 201747733452016EnergyOngoingReform utility revenue policies and rate structuresLimited implementationConservation rates in place along with some electrification rates. Other options are being looked at.
478British ColumbiaCanadaNorth AmericaYes2016 and 201747733452016FinanceOngoing Increase awareness/engage public on financing mechanisms and incentives for energy efficiency/clean energyLimited implementationUtilities have partnered with financial institutions to promote loans for energy efficiency upgrades, but uptake has been minimal.
479British ColumbiaCanadaNorth AmericaYes2016 and 201747733452016FinanceOngoing Invest in clean tech R&DComprehensive implementationA levy charge on natural gas and other fossil fuels funds the Innovative Clean Energy Fund, which invests in the development of pre-commercial clean-energy projects and technologies. B.C. supports research and development, technology and innovation through funding, promotion, connections and business support. In 2016, B.C. launched the BCTECH Strategy to support the creation of jobs and boost key BC Jobs Plan sectors.
480British ColumbiaCanadaNorth AmericaYes2016 and 201747733452016FinanceOngoingProvide tax incentives for clean energyLimited implementationB.C. continues to provide provincial sales tax exemptions on certain renewable energy equipment, including solar energy equipment for clean-energy generation.
481British ColumbiaCanadaNorth AmericaYes2016 and 201747733452016FinanceOngoingSupport clean tech clustersComprehensive implementationWith an aim to spur adoption of cleantech and achieve world leading performance in GHG intensity, B.C. has introduced legislation to incent investment in emissions reduction projects in the natural gas and other sectors in B.C., which provides the potential to fund the development of innovative clean technologies with significant potential to reduce B.C.'s long term emissions. Cleantech innovations that address environmental challenges and reduce costs in the oil and gas value chain have tremendous potential. To help realize this potential, Evok Innovations, a non-profit Vancouver based $100-million cleantech oil and gas fund and accelerator, has been created. B.C. is increasing the demand for clean tech solutions through the Carbon Neutral Capital Program for ministries, K-12 schools, health authorities, public post-secondary institutions, provincial Crown corporations and agencies.
482British ColumbiaCanadaNorth AmericaYes2016 and 201747733452016FinanceOngoingSupport clean tech companiesComprehensive implementationB.C.'s Innovative Clean Energy (ICE) Fund and Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) $40 Million Funding Partnership. B.C. and the Government of Canada are working together to spur the development and commercialization of new technologies that will reduce emissions and create jobs for Canadians. The funding through this joint fund will leverage federal, provincial and private sector investments. The $20-million provincial contribution comes from the Province's ICE Fund. The federal contribution will be provided through the SD Tech Fund, managed by SDTC.
483British ColumbiaCanadaNorth AmericaYes2016 and 201747733452016FinanceOngoingSupport green manufacturingComprehensive implementationB.C's carbon tax provides incentives (e.g., cement manufacturing, increasing use of B.C.'s wood products for buildings) for greener manufacturing processes while protecting the competitiveness of our industries that depend on energy and trade. In addition, clean tech solutions to turn waste into valuable products and reduce greenhouse gas emissions are being developed. The clean energy mandate provides clean electricity sources for manufacturing activities. B.C. manufacturers believe that any Carbon Smart program should involve the creation of a lean-green manufacturing program based on US's Manufacturing Extension Program. Associated with the principles of lean-green manufacturing is the Carbon Smart concept of Cradle to Cradle Design (C2C), where manufacturers design, build and recycle their products to ensure that waste is minimized and harmful pollutants like mercury are eliminated from the production process.
484British ColumbiaCanadaNorth AmericaYes2016 and 201747733452016Land useOngoingEstablish GHG reduction plan for LULUCF (e.g. REDD+, etc.)Comprehensive implementationForest Carbon Initiative - 11.7 Mt sequestration by 2050. The B.C. Provincial Government is responsible for the local government land use planning and management legislative framework which includes a requirement for local governments to include targets, policies and actions for GHG reduction in their OCPs and RGSs. The Forest Carbon Initiative takes a portfolio approach to grow carbon (through forest rehabilitation, increased planting density and fertilization) and avoid emissions (through increasing residual fibre utilization).
485British ColumbiaCanadaNorth AmericaYes2016 and 201747733452016Land useOngoingEstablish guidelines for siting renewable powerComprehensive implementationSystem for private developers to invest in renewable opportunities in the Province.
486ConnecticutUSANorth AmericaYes2016 and 201735764522016TransportOngoingPrivate Transport: Set GHG emissions standardsUnknownNo information disclosed
487British ColumbiaCanadaNorth AmericaYes2016 and 201747733452016GovernanceOngoingCollaborate with cities/local governments in reducing emissions/increasing resilienceComprehensive implementationB.C.'s provincial legislation provides local governments (LG) with the authority to implement measures that are adaptive in nature (e.g. hazard and environmental protection in the Regional Growth Strategies, Official Community Plans and Bylaw approvals). Under the BC Climate Action Charter, the B.C. Provincial Government (the Province) works jointly with the Union of BC Municipalities through the Green Communities Committee to support LG climate action including increasing LG resilience. The B.C. Climate Action Charter commits LGs to lowering their carbon footprint and taking community wide actions that demonstrate leadership on sustainable development. Signatories make planning for compact, complete and energy-efficient communities a priority and report out every year on their progress toward these goals as well as achieving carbon neutrality in their corporate emissions. The Province also supports LG efforts to increase resilience through: - Integrating resilience considerations into incentive programs like the Climate Action Revenue Incentive Program - Tools (e.g. Water Conservation Planning Guide & The Water Conservation Calculator) - Integrating resilience consideration into decision making (e.g. publications like A Guide to Green Choices, Resources from Waste: A Guide to Integrated Resource Recovery, and Development Permit Areas for Climate Action, Dealing with Drought, A Handbook for Water Suppliers in British Columbia) The Province provides guidance to: - LG and professionals on sea dike design and coastal development to protect people, buildings, and infrastructure from sea-level rise The Province also partners with LG on the Strategic Wildfire Prevention Initiative to reduce wildfire risks to communities and works with agricultural stakeholders, including LG, on implementing Agriculture and Climate Change Regional Adaptation Strategies in six key agricultural regions of B.C.
488British ColumbiaCanadaNorth AmericaYes2016 and 201747733452016GovernanceOngoingCollaborate with national governments in reducing emissions/increasing resilienceComprehensive implementationThe Province works closely with Federal counterparts on the Pan-Canadian Framework for Clean Growth and Climate Change, Adaptation Plenary, and Canadian Council for Forest Ministers' Climate Change Task Force. The Province works with Federal counterparts on a five year policy funding framework for agriculture which will include measures to reduce GHG emissions and to increase resilience. With input from regional partners, the Province also worked with federal counterparts to scope options for potential climate change, health vulnerability and adaptation assessments in B.C. B.C. is also a member of the international Carbon Pricing Leadership Coalition, which was launched at COP21 in Paris, with the goal to expand the use of effective carbon pricing policies that can maintain competitiveness, create jobs, encourage innovation, and deliver meaningful emission reductions.
489British ColumbiaCanadaNorth AmericaYes2016 and 201747733452016GovernanceOngoingCollaborate with other states/regions in reducing emissions/increasing resiliencComprehensive implementationThe Province participates in the RegionsAdapt initiative, a network of regional governments around the globe. B.C. is a founding member of the Pacific Coast Collaborative (PCC), along with the states of Washington, Oregon and California. The PCC is a formal basis for cooperative action, a forum for leadership and information sharing, and a common voice on issues facing Pacific North America.
490British ColumbiaCanadaNorth AmericaYes2016 and 201747733452016GovernanceOngoingSupport businesses in reducing emissions/increasing resilienceComprehensive implementationThe Province works with the insurance sector, professional associations and the Chartered Professional Accountants who in turn work with the business community towards increased resilience. The development of the Climate Leadership Plan included significant consultation with industry.
491British ColumbiaCanadaNorth AmericaYes2016 and 201747733452016IndustryOngoingImprove energy efficiency of industrial processesComprehensive implementationThe Climate Leadership Plan plans to develop a regulation to be implemented by 2020 that will set energy efficiency requirements for new and replacement gas fired package boilers, driving down emissions across a number of industries. Also, ISO 50001 Implementation Incentive offers up to $80,000 of assistance to implement energy management projects that help facilities pursue compliance with the ISO 50001 standard. Fortis BC and BC Hydro provide industrial rebate programs. The cement low-carbon fuel program helps to reduce the emissions intensity of cement producers.
492British ColumbiaCanadaNorth AmericaYes2016 and 201747733452016IndustryOngoingPromote industrial symbiosis/industrial ecology programsComprehensive implementationThe Canada-B.C. Agri-Innovation Program (CBCAIP) provides funding to support industry-led, late stage research, pilot and pre-commercial demonstration projects that lead to the commercialization and/or adoption of innovative products, processes, practices and technologies in B.C. The CBCAIP is funded by Growing Forward 2, a federal-provincial-territorial initiative, and delivered by the Investment Agriculture Foundation. Various programs are either ongoing or completed (e.g.,Trident Nutrient Management System piloted at Seabreeze Dairy Farm; Net Zero Waste Abbotsford processing organic waste; Rich Naturals Inc. sought to design a labor and energy-efficient, mobile system for drying small volumes of fruits and vegetables; BX Press sought to develop five innovative cider beverages; UBC-demonstrate a novel microwave enhanced advanced oxidation process (MW-AOP) as part of a resource recovery system for efficient waste management of dairy industry). Also, agricultural and forestry waste is used to create biofuel, landfill waste (methane) is being used as an input at Fortis and waste product of conventional natural gas (Sulphur) is being sold to market. The National Industrial Symbiosis Program (NISP) Canada Model is seeking to test the model in Lower Mainland Region in B.C. The NISP model relies on facilitated industrial symbiosis through workshops, specially structured and facilitated by locally-based, internationally trained practitioners to identify initial symbiosis opportunities. NISP has received official letters of support from few B.C. ministries.
493British ColumbiaCanadaNorth AmericaYes2016 and 201747733452016IndustryOngoingPromote reduced packagingComprehensive implementationAll residential packaging in the province is managed under Extended Producer Responsibility legislation. Promotes reduction over recycling and provides a financial benefit for producers of packaging that use less.
494British ColumbiaCanadaNorth AmericaYes2016 and 201747733452016IndustryOngoingTax GHG-heavy industrial fuel consumptionComprehensive implementation$30/tonne carbon tax on all fossil fuel use and combustion in the industrial sector.
495BrittanyFranceEuropeYes2016 and 201733103412016EnergyOngoingInstall natural gas powerComprehensive implementationActions for creat a combined power plant gas an develop the biogas.
496British ColumbiaCanadaNorth AmericaYes2016 and 201747733452016Land useOngoing Promote conservation efforts for natural areasComprehensive implementationApproximately 2.5 Mt/year. The Province is responsible for the LG land use planning and management legislative framework which includes tools that restrict the use of hazardous or environmentally sensitive land; provide for parks and natural areas; and implement guidelines that promote the reduction of GHG emissions and protect the natural environment, its ecosystems and biological diversity. The Province considers climate impacts in managing protected areas and monitors species change and ecosystem productivity on protected lands as useful benchmarks. Through B.C.'s Carbon Neutral Government program, forest carbon offsets have been purchased from improved forest management/conservation projects in old-growth areas.
497British ColumbiaCanadaNorth AmericaYes2016 and 201747733452016Land useOngoingPromote sustainable coastal ecosystem managementComprehensive implementationLow-lying coastal areas in B.C.; marine ecosystems off the coast of B.C. The Province is responsible for the LG land use planning and management legislative framework which includes tools that restrict the use of hazardous or environmentally sensitive land; provide for parks and natural areas; and implement guidelines that promote the reduction of GHG emissions and protect the natural environment, its ecosystems and biological diversity. The Province provides guidance to LG and professionals on sea dike design and coastal development to protect people, buildings, and infrastructure from sea-level rise and on integrating resilience considerations into decision-making.
498British ColumbiaCanadaNorth AmericaYes2016 and 201747733452016Land useOngoingPromote sustainable forest managementComprehensive implementationThe Province is responsible for the LG land use planning and management legislative framework which includes tools that restrict the use of hazardous or environmentally sensitive land; provide for parks and natural areas; and implement guidelines that promote the reduction of GHG emissions and protect the natural environment, its ecosystems and biological diversity. The Province also supports LG efforts to undertake sustainable forest management through guidance materials (e.g. Planning Out Future: A Tree Toolkit for Communities and Urban Forests: Climate Adaptation Guide). To help respond to and mitigate climate impacts, the Province has a Climate Change Strategy for forests lands and natural resources; Forest Carbon Initiative; and Forests for Tomorrow. There is also a Tree Species Selection Tool and the Climate-Based Seed Transfer Project. The Province also provided funding for the Forest Enhancement Society of BC to advance environmental and resource stewardship of B.C.'s forests.
499British ColumbiaCanadaNorth AmericaYes2016 and 201747733452016Land useOngoingUndertake environmental impact assessmentComprehensive implementationB.C.'s environmental assessment (EA) process provides a mechanism for reviewing major projects to assess their potential impacts. B.C.'s environmental assessment process is important to ensure that major projects meet the goals of environmental, economic and social sustainability. The assessment process is also needed to ensure that the issues and concerns of the public, First Nations, interested stakeholders and government agencies are considered. The Environmental Assessment Office (EAO) manages the assessment of proposed major projects in B.C. as required by the Environmental Assessment Act. The EAO's work does not end when a project receives an environmental assessment certificate. Compliance and enforcement is an important part of the environmental assessment process to ensure operators are following the conditions designed to mitigate potential adverse effects to the environment, heritage, health, social and economic values and Aboriginal Interests.
500British ColumbiaCanadaNorth AmericaYes2016 and 201747733452016TransportOngoingMass Transit: Adopt bus rapid transitLimited implementation11 new rapid bus lines across the region. Rapid bus lines have potential to include bus rapid transit (BRT) elements (e.g. all-door boarding, transit priority.

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