Set a Target

Setting targets for both corporate operations (operations of the local government) and across the community is a significant step in signalling direction and igniting action.

The targets for a specific local government are influenced by the aspirations of the population, the unique energy situation of the local government and jurisdiction, as well as the cost and economic development potential of actions.

Some examples of targets include:

• The Province of BC, in the 2007 Throne Speech, set a target of being carbon-neutral in government operations by 2010 and for a reduction of 33% in greenhouse gasses across BC by 2020.  A model resolution mirroring the Province's targets is attached below.  The model resolution was supplied by the BC Sustainable Energy Association.
• As a reference point, the Community Energy Association has analyzed the latest United Nations reports as well as other data sources to identfy emission reductions required across BC assuming global equity in emissions.