Climate Change, Energy Conservation & Efficiency

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GUIDING PRINCIPLE: We will develop and foster an energy conservation and efficiency culture in B.C. that utilizes technology to lead customers to choose a dramatic and permanent reduction in the use of electricity.

Strategies in the 2008/09 – 2010/11 Service Plan:

In last year’s Service Plan, we stated we would focus on implementing a new 20-year Demand-Side Management (DSM) plan that includes:

• developing and implementing new electricity rate structures;
• supporting the development and adoption of new building codes and standards;
• deploying smart metering to all customers by 2012;
• implementing community strategies such as the Community Challenge, Turn it Off Tour and Power Smart Champions programs;
• developing key partnerships and engaging stakeholders to begin to shift public behaviour;
• stimulating innovation through the advancement of new energy efficiency technologies and practices;
• building the capability of the marketplace to respond to increased demand for energy efficient products and services; and
• increasing the existing portfolio of successful Power Smart programs.

In addition, we will address greenhouse gas emissions by:

• developing an emissions inventory verification and reporting system to meet mandatory reporting requirements and internationally accepted protocols;
• identifying, quantifying, implementing and tracking greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction opportunities to meet Service Plan targets;
• meeting regulatory requirements and pursuing offsets as required; and
• participating in forthcoming regulatory mechanisms resulting from the Province’s involvement in the Western Climate Initiative.