Councillors in Haliburton County, Ontario, Canada, accepted a corporate climate change mitigation plan for the county during their online Aug. 12 committee-of-the-whole meeting, according to The Times of Minden Ontario.
Climate change co-ordinator Korey McKay, hired by the county last fall, prepared a report that lays a roadmap for the county to reach a target of a 15% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030.
The report states 82% of the county's emissions come from its vehicle fleet, with the remaining 18% coming from its buildings.
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For the vehicle fleet, McKay suggested the installation of electric vehicle charging stations, which could be used both for the county’s fleet and by members of the public on a scheduled basis, as well an anti-idling policy and purchasing policy prioritizing lowest-carbon options.
For buildings, McKay said some actions could include undertaking an energy audit and, based on the results of that audit, recreate a schedule for replacement of various items with low-carbon and energy efficient options. Another could be the creation of a green new building policy.
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