Local Action Plan for GHG Reduction
Type of initiative
FCM Green Municipal Fund - Plans, Studies, Pilots
Sector
Energy
Project value$278,200
Project Type
Plan
Sub Sector
Energy Management – PCP Plan
Grant amount$139,100
Program type
GMF
Municipality
City of Saskatoon, SK
Status
Fully Disbursed
Population
266,141
Project timeline
2006 - 2011
Project number
7245
Description
The City of Saskatoon - a member of FCM’s Partners for Climate Protection (PCP) program since December 2004 - will develop a local action plan (LAP) that will outline a range of projects to achieve the targets set to reduce municipal greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions 10 per cent below 1990 levels by 2013, and community GHG emissions six per cent below 1990 levels by 2013. To determine suitability for inclusion in the LAP, each proposed project will be evaluated using The Natural Step decision model and other selected criteria. A multi-sectoral, community-wide consultation in sustainable community planning and implementation will stimulate learning amongst City residents and businesses on climate change issues. Completion of Milestone 3 will lay the framework to achieve PCP’s Milestones 4 and 5: the implementation of the LAP and measurement and reporting on progress. Once selected projects are implemented, the City of Saskatoon expects to reduce municipal and community greenhouse gas emissions by 4,200 tonnes and 153,455 tonnes per year, respectively.
Applicant
City of Saskatoon, SK