District of Saanich: Climate Change Timeline

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Climate Change Timeline

The “Climate Change Evolution” brochure is a twenty year snapshot of the key actions Saanich has taken both independently and in cooperation with other municipalities and levels of government to address climate change and promote energy efficiency.

The brochure is a Saanich timeline of events that has helped move Saanich’s response to climate change to where it is today.

2008		Saanich Carbon Neutral Donation Calculator Launched
2008		Partners for Climate Protection Milestone 2 Reached
2007		Funding for Climate Action Coordinator and Community Energy Manager
2007		Carbon Neutral Plan Adopted
2007		Saanich joins BC Hydro Community Challenge
2007		E-Fleet Program Initiated
2007		CRD Community Energy Plan Completed
2006		Climate Change and Energy Action Plan Initiated
2006		Two Sewer Lift Stations Converted to Gravity
2006		Centennial Trails Phase 1 Completed
2006		Partners for Climate Protection – Milestone 1 Reached
2006		Consumption-based Sewer User Charges Introduced
2006		Sustainability Checklist Applied to new Development
2006		Sustainable Saanich Lecture Series Launched
2006		Private Sector Green Building Policy Developed (CAEE)
2006		Fleet Anti-Idling Program Launched
2006		Bio-diesel Fuel Introduced for Fleet Use
2005		Car Sharing Co-ops and Transit Passes
2005		Pilot Community Energy Efficiency Program (CAEE)
2005		Low Energy Use Asphalt Introduced on Saanich streets
2005		Green Building Policy (LEED Silver for Municipal Bldgs)
2004		Energy Audit & Retrofit of Municipal Buildings Initiated
2002		Solar Powered Pedestrian Beacons Installed
2002		LED Traffic Signals Introduced
2001		Outdoor Burning Bylaw Introduced
1998		Saanich joins the FCM's 20% Club aimed at reducing GHG emissions
1996		Bicycle Parking Requirements and Guidelines Incorporated in Zoning & OCP
1993		Municipal Buildings Converted from Oil to Natural Gas Heating
1993		Tree Preservation Bylaw Adopted
1992		CRD Task Group on Atmospheric Change
1989		Galloping Goose / Lochside Regional Trails Established
1985		First Energy Conservation Policy by Saanich Council Adopted

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