Clarington has received a $166,080 grant from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities’ Green Municipal Fund (GMF) to conduct a feasibility study that will help identify ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from municipal buildings.
This grant, which is being provided through GMF’s Community Buildings Retrofit initiative, will help the municipality respond to and mitigate the effects of climate change.
Clarington will use this funding to undertake a study of greenhouse gas emissions reduction measures it can implement in its municipal facilities, such as upgrading all lighting in municipal buildings to energy efficient LEDs or implementing HVAC improvements. The goal is to reduce emissions in buildings by at least 50 per cent within 10 years and by at least 80 per cent in 20 years.
“In Clarington, we are taking action to protect our quality of life from the impacts of climate change,” said Mayor Adrian Foster. “Thank you to FCM for supporting our commitment to reducing our municipal greenhouse gas emissions and minimizing our environmental impact. It will make a difference for our community’s future.”
The effects of climate change are already being felt by communities in Durham Region, including in Clarington. Climate modelling projections indicate that these impacts will become more intense and severe over the coming decades. Through its Corporate Climate Action Plan, Clarington has outlined 115 actions to respond to the causes and impacts of climate change, with a goal to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
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