Local Actions
Nine Kootenay Governments have pledged to reach 100% renewable energy by 2050
The participating local governments recognize that regional collaboration is necessary to implement this plan’s actions, track progress, share best practices and support each other. The effort and momentum that brought this plan together reflect the concerns and needs of the residents of the West Kootenays, the leaders they have elected, and the staff the local governments have employed.
City of Castlegar
Most of Castlegar’s non-renewable energy use is passenger and commercial vehicles. Although buildings use a lot of energy, most of the energy is renewable electricity. The strategies with the greatest impact on carbon pollution will be Electrifying Passenger Vehicles and Improving Existing Buildings.
Village of Kaslo
Most of Kaslo’s non-renewable energy use is passenger and commercial vehicles. Although buildings use a lot of energy, most of the energy is renewable electricity. The strategies with the greatest impact on carbon pollution will be Electrifying Passenger Vehicles and Improving Existing Buildings.
City of Nelson
Most of Nelson’s non-renewable energy use is passenger vehicles followed by residential buildings then commercial buildings. The strategies with the greatest impact on carbon pollution will be Electrifying Passenger Vehicles and Improving Existing Buildings.
Village of New Denver
Most of New Denver’s non-renewable energy use is passenger and commercial vehicles. Although buildings use a lot of energy, they are a relatively low source of emissions since heating relies primarily on electricity instead of natural gas. The strategies with the greatest impact on carbon pollution will be Electrifying Passenger Vehicles and Composting organics & capturing landfill gas.
Regional District of Central Kootenay (unincorporated)
Most of the RDCK’s non-renewable energy use is passenger and commercial vehicles. Residential buildings is second with natural gas and propane contributing to most of the emissions. The strategies with the greatest impact on carbon pollution will be Electrifying Passenger Vehicles and Improving Existing Buildings.
City of Rossland
In Rossland, passenger vehicles represent the largest source of emissions and cost, whereas residential buildings are the largest user of energy. The strategies with the greatest impact on carbon pollution will be Electrifying Passenger Vehicles and Improving Existing Buildings.
Village of Silverton
In Silverton, passenger vehicles represent the largest source of emissions and cost, whereas residential buildings are the largest user of energy. The strategies with the greatest impact on carbon pollution will be Electrifying Passenger Vehicles and Composting organics & capturing landfill gas.
Village of Slocan
In Slocan, passenger vehicles represent the largest source of emissions and cost, whereas residential buildings are the largest user of energy. The strategies with the greatest impact on carbon pollution will be Electrifying Passenger Vehicles and Composting organics and capturing landfill gas.
Village of Warfield
In Warfield, passenger vehicles represent the largest source of emissions and cost, whereas residential buildings are the largest user of energy. The strategies with the greatest impact on carbon pollution will be Electrifying Passenger Vehicles and Improving Existing Buildings.
