T2050 - Newfoundland and Labrador Environmental Industry Association Inc.

The project structure and delivery will be as follows:1. Create and Execute Project Charter, Project Management Plan, Facilitate PCP Program, Project Commencement2. Create and deliver initial collaborative trainingThe initial training will build knowledge and skills around climate change, emissions, energy, costs, strategy and action, and their inter-relationship. A peer-learning format will be emphasized, having participants take the lead on some topics. The desired outcome is to have the participants acquire a fundamental understanding of climate issues and feel confident as climate change ambassadors for their communities.3. Create and deliver a collaborative workshop, creating the framework for mapping a preferred pathway to significant emissions reductionsThe workshop will guide participants in identifying emissions-reduction options, including changing policy and behaviours, town planning, and finding opportunities for implementation. Criteria for evaluating the risks and opportunities will include largest GHG emissions reductions, costs, public sentiment, short/medium/long term effects, local and specific climate mitigation/adaption needs, opportunities for leveraging the participants as a network, and additional environmental and financial benefits. The desired outcome for each participant is to be able to: calculate GHG emissions, create their own inventory and benchmark against Canadian averages for similar uses; use the GHG inventory as a strategic tool at a high level; identify areas of high risk/opportunity for emissions reductions within their individual community; and, identify opportunities for the participant communities to operate as a provincial network.4. Support the creation of a Local Action Plan for each community The outcome of this stage is the delivery of public consultation and the identification of opportunities for articulating emissions reductions throughout the community via changes to town official documents, creating community groups/initiatives, adopting proven technologies, and/or implementing demonstration/pilot projects. 5. Support the towns to implement their Local Action PlansLeveraging the expertise of the project team (or additional contractors/consultants, as necessary), town staff and council, and community members, identified priority actions will be implemented. The outcome of this stage is for priority actions to be fully (or at least partially) implemented, and a clear set of actions/funding opportunities identified to continue forward. Likely projects include: Bauline—renewable microgrid replacing a diesel generator; Torbay – town hall wind turbine & reedbed wastewater treatment with associated carbon offsets; Port Aux Basques – grid-tied wind & solar, town hall building upgrades; Baie Verte, Paradise, Stephenville: projects to emerge through project delivery. 6. Connect with the larger municipal and community contextThis connection is critical as the GHG makeup in NL is unique, and municipalities need to share their experiences. To scale the benefits and capacity across the province, the project team will strategically partner with Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador (MNL), a non-profit organization that provides a united approach on issues affecting local governance for the 276 incorporated municipalities in the province. Presenting at MNL and NEIA events will share successes and lessons learned. NEIA intends to partner with educational institutions (e.g., Memorial University) and local non-profits (e.g., Iron & Earth) to use projects as applied research and skills-building opportunities.