Climate Change Staff Grant - City of Whitehorse

The grant-funded staff person will implement initiatives that will produce a lasting improvement in municipal GHG emissions reduction. The first required phase of work is to refresh a greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction plan. The plan will establish a baseline GHG emissions inventory, set emissions reduction targets, and outline actions to reduce GHG emissions for municipal operations and the community in all areas of municipal activity, including energy use, transportation planning, land use, waste and water management. The second required phase of work for the grant-funded staff person is to implement operational and institutional changes that will help ensure long-term GHG emissions reduction after the grant period. The third phase of work will be to carry out the preparatory work to be able to implement climate mitigation projects and the grant-funded staff person is required to move activities from the planning stage to the implementation stage over the course of the grant period. In Year 1, the Recipient plans to:• Renew Energy Management Plan with updated business case and progress reporting• Develop a comprehensive database of climate change related recommendations from existing City plans.• Develop a database for tracking corporate emissions and reporting on emissions reduction projects.• Coordinate regular meetings of the internal energy management working group.• Develop a work plan and budget for operational changes at the Canada Games Centre based on previously-identified opportunities• Review equipment, maintenance, and controls for the City priority buildings.• Develop an energy reduction action plan for City buildings• Identify and implement staff capacity-building opportunities• Secure design services for the Canada Games Centre waste heat recovery project replacement.• Oversee Takhini Arena furnace replacement• Participate in operational and capital budget preparation• Prepare external funding proposals for capital projects• Participate in City Hall roof and envelope upgrade design process.In Year 2, the Recipient intends to:• Report on City emissions and progress on recommended activities• Contribute to Official Community Plan by carrying forward recommendations from existing plans, and building upon accomplishments• Develop a tracking protocol for emissions and energy reporting• Implement operational changes in Canada Games Centre that result in measurable energy-savings and emissions reduction• Review fleet management practices and identify opportunities for data collection and fuel reduction• Implement staff capacity-building actions• Implement operational changes identified in the energy action plan developed in Year 1• Prepare energy projects for budget review and pre-design• Prepare business case and project proposals for capital upgrades• Seek external funding for capital and infrastructure projects