Better bicycle facilities, waste diversion programs, energy saving appliances – Port Coquitlam residents can comment on these and other recommendations in Port Coquitlam’s draft Climate Action Plan by attending an open house on Thursday, January 28 or visiting the online open house.

The draft Climate Action Plan is part of the City’s commitment to reduce greenhouse gases (GHG), which are linked to climate change. The plan will set out targets and actions to help both the City and community reduce GHGs, mostly through reducing energy consumption and vehicle use.

Find out what we're doing to reduce greenhouse gas emissions related to global climate change.

• Learn about the draft greenhouse gas emission targets and actions for the City and the community
• View displays and speak to city staff
• Provide feedback on the community targets and actions

Actions recommended for the City include reducing energy use by retrofitting buildings, lighting and water-treatment facilities, and implementing energy-aware driver training and greater use of alternative fuels (i.e. biofuels) for City vehicles.

Actions recommended for the community include:

• completing the Coast Meridian Overpass project to improve traffic flow and reduce idling,
• promoting waste-diversion programs, such as kitchen/green waste collection, recycling and composting,
• promoting energy consumption ratings in online realty MLS listings,
• adopting energy-reduction targets for existing community, commercial and industrial buildings,
• encouraging residents to seal leaks and drafts in their homes and use energy-efficient appliances and windows,
• setting energy-efficiency targets for new residential, commercial and industrial buildings,
• requiring developers to incorporate showers, lockers and secured bike storage in new buildings,
• discouraging the installation of electric baseboards in new homes,
• promoting development of existing undeveloped or under-utilized lots,
• encouraging mixed-use development that co-locate homes and services,
• increase population density to conserve land for future developments and increase future livability,
• reduce distances between commercial and residential areas to reduce vehicle use,
• encouraging walk-to-school programs, carpooling, car-free days and public transport, and
• promoting fuel-efficient and electric vehicles.

Online Open House - View it now!

Download: 2010-01-25 Climate Action Plan (pdf) - 10MB

Press Release:  2010-01-25 - Press Release - Input sought on draft Climate Action Plan (pdf)

Contact
Allen Jensen
Manager of Environmental Services
Tel. 604.927.5424    
Email: jensena@portcoquitlam.ca