Learn More About the Energy Transition Strategy Update
Oct. 17/19
Change for Climate is a climate change initiative from the City of Edmonton.
Oct. 17/19
Change for Climate is a climate change initiative from the City of Edmonton.
The City is updating its Community Energy Transition Strategy to align with the international target of limiting global warming to 1.5 degree Celsius, as urged by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). Scientists identified the 1.5 degree mark as the threshold to prevent climate destabilization and ensure a more sustainable and equitable society for all.
To meet this target, Edmonton must stay within a local carbon budget of 155 Megatonnes. This is the total amount of greenhouse gas emissions Edmonton can release from now until 2050. At our current emissions rate, that budget will be used up in eight to 10 years. Put another way, Edmontonians will have to decrease their greenhouse gas emissions from 20 tonnes per person to 3.2 tonnes per person by 2030, and to zero tonnes by 2050.
The updated strategy outlines different ways the City can achieve these targets using six pillars called “Climate Shifts.” The shifts are policies, actions and solutions that will reduce and capture greenhouse gas emissions, prepare for a changing climate, increase energy efficiency and use more renewable energy sources.
Working within the local carbon budget of 155 Megatonnes, the City will present and seek advice on the six “Climate Shifts” through Engage Edmonton public engagement sessions.
For more information about the update, visit the Energy Transition Strategy Update page.
You can more about the update to the Energy Transition Strategy and provide your advice at these upcoming events:
Green Drinks: Carbon Neutral City*
Date: Wednesday, November 13, 2019
Time: 7 pm
Location: Yellowhead Brewery, 10229 105 St NW
Intercept engagement at “An Evening with Bill Nye”*
Date: Saturday November 16, 2019
Time: 8:30pm
Location: Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, 11455 87 Ave NW
*Please note that tickets must be purchased to attend these events.
Energy Transition Leadership Network
Date: Wednesday December 4, 2019
Time: 8:30am
Location: Edmonton Tower, 10111 104 Avenue
Please note that to attend this meeting you first have to join the Energy Transition Leadership Network and agree to the terms of reference.
Past Engagement Events:
- Saturday, October 19 in Londonderry Mall Eastcourt from 2pm-5pm
- Tuesday, October 22 in The Meadows from 4pm-7pm
- Wednesday, October 23 in Southgate Centre Court from 5pm-8pm
- Thursday, October 24 in West Edmonton Mall Level 1 Stage 1 from 2pm-5pm
- Friday, October 25 in Edmonton Tower from 12-3pm
