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Climate Resilient Kelowna Strategy
Climate Resilient Kelowna Tracker
Key Drivers
Reduce reliance on vehicles
Transition to efficient, low-emission vehicles
Create efficient, low-emission and resilient buildings
Support low-emission and resilient energy supply
Create complete, compact, resilient communities
Employ nature-based solutions
Reduce emissions from waste
Increase the resiliency of infrastructure and assets
Improve climate emergency preparedness
Demonstrate municipal corporate climate leadership
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Indicators
Indigenous Peoples and Land Acknowledgement
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Climate Resilient Kelowna Strategy
Responsible in 76 actions
ID
Action title
Implementation phase
Status
Resources
Priority
T2.14
Assess the feasibility of E-bike charging requirements for new residential developments
Not started
On time
low
medium
T2.17
Consider E-bike incentives for certain demographics (e.g. low-income, seniors)
In progress
On time
low
high
T4.2
Advocate for ICBC to include distance-based insurance premiums
Planning
On time
low
high
T5.1
Explore EV charging options for new institutional, commercial, and industrial developments
Not started
On time
moderate
medium
T5.2
Continue to offer EV-ready planning and residential charging incentives for Multi-Unit Residential Buildings (MURBS)
In progress
On time
moderate
high
T5.3
Investigate tax exemptions for EV-ready affordable housing
Not started
On time
moderate
medium
T5.4
Continue advocating for provincial policy and programs to support EV charging in existing strata buildings
In progress
On time
low
high
T5.5
Continue supporting implementation of EV-ready requirements for new residential developments
In progress
On time
low
critical
T6.7
Explore curbside charging opportunities
Planning
On time
low
medium
T6.8
Collaborate with other local and regional governments on a regional charging network strategy
Planning
On time
low
medium
T7.4
Investigate opening public charging for EV fleets
Not started
On time
low
medium
T7.5
Encourage taxi, carshare, and ride-hailing companies to utilize EVs in their fleets
Not started
On time
low
medium
T8.2
Implement and promote education regarding Kelowna’s anti-idling bylaw
In progress
On time
low
medium
T8.6
Continue to support and advocate for federal and provincial rebate programs that are key to ensuring EV uptake
In progress
On time
low
critical
B1.1
Expand the Home Energy Navigator program to support homeowners pursuing energy retrofits
In progress
On time
moderate
high
B1.2
Advocate for home energy labeling and disclosure
Not started
On time
low
low
B1.3
Explore partnerships with senior governments and utilities to support programming that focuses on energy poverty
Not started
On time
moderate
medium
B1.4
Explore partnerships with senior governments and utilities to develop retrofit programs for residential rental buildings
Planning
On time
moderate
medium
B1.5
Support the accelerated local implementation of a provincial alterations code for existing buildings
Planning
On time
high
high
B1.6
Leverage data and modeling to explore opportunities for targeted retrofit programming (for example for a particular archetype or neighbourhood)
Planning
On time
moderate
medium
B1.7
Continue to offer incentives for proven low-carbon technologies (e.g. CleanBC heat pump top-up rebate)
In progress
On time
low
high
B1.8
Promote government, utilities and other third party retrofit financing (e.g.Greener Homes Loan Program), and other incentives for energy efficiency retrofits
In progress
On time
low
high
B1.9
Investigate incentives, financing and/ or education to encourage building retrofits for flood-proofing, FireSmart, and air quality measures. Consider integrating with other retrofit programs (e.g. energy retrofit programs)
In progress
On time
high
medium
B1.10
Work with industry to prepare for provincial highest efficiency standards for new space and water heating by 2030
Planning
On time
moderate
medium
B2.1
Promote energy benchmarking and commercial retrofit programs to encourage energy retrofits in the ICI sector
In progress
On time
low
high
B2.2
Promote utility programs that improve energy efficiency of ICI buildings
In progress
On time
low
high
B2.3
Expand the local green business certification program with a focus on GHG emissions reduction and climate resilience
In progress
On time
moderate
medium
B3.1
Investigate and implement policy that reduces local barriers to building to the highest Energy Step Code or Zero Carbon Step Code
In progress
On time
moderate
critical
B3.2
Accelerate Energy Step Code and/or Zero Carbon Step Code adoption
Planning
On time
moderate
critical
B3.3
Collaborate with service organizations, utilities and other levels of government to promote incentives and offer training and skills around energy efficient and low-emission building practices.
Not started
On time
low
low
B3.4
Explore policies to increase the use of mass timber in larger buildings
Not started
On time
low
medium
B3.5
Consider policies to reduce embodied emissions in new buildings
Not started
On time
low
medium
B4.1
Advocate to higher levels of government to add heat-risk reduction elements to the local building code, such as thermal insulation, roof reflectance, space cooling requirements, and shading.
In progress
On time
low
critical
B4.3
Advocate to the province to include FireSmart features, (e.g., including using fire-resistant construction materials, building design) in future BC Building Code updates
In progress
On time
low
critical
EN1.1
Develop strategies to identify and remove barriers to participation in renewable energy programs (e.g. municipal codes, policies, and legislation)
Not started
On time
low
medium
EN1.2
Support the identification and development of regional renewable natural gas resources, such as anaerobic digestion of food scraps, waste decomposition, etc.
Planning
On time
moderate
medium
EN1.3
Encourage the development and expansion of low-emission district heating and cooling systems
Not started
On time
low
low
EN1.4
Reduce reliance upon fossil fuels by encouraging small-scale and decentralized generation of renewable energy, such as solar photovoltaics, wind, and geothermal.
Planning
On time
low
medium
EN1.5
Identify opportunities to promote the inclusion of waste-heat generation or recovery, with prioritized consideration by the City for necessary utility rights-of-way
Not started
On time
moderate
low
EN2.2
Collaborate with local utilities on demand-response programs to reduce peak energy demand during climate events (e.g., during a heat wave)
In progress
On time
low
high
C1.1
Embed a climate and health lens in growth management plans (e.g. urban centre planning, neighbourhood plans, etc.)
In progress
On time
moderate
high
C2.3
Consider opportunities to adjust parking requirements and on-street parking management to support infill development
In progress
On time
low
medium
C2.4
Consider encouraging designs for offstreet parking that allow structures to be adapted for purposes other than vehicle storage in the future.
Not started
On time
moderate
medium
C2.5
Incorporate climate considerations into development guidelines for building and site and develop a process to review and communicate the performance.
In progress
On time
moderate
high
C2.6
Develop “Model City Climate” to inform growth management decisions
Planning
On time
moderate
medium
C2.7
Adopt the Wildfire DP Terms of Reference.
Not started
On time
moderate
critical
C2.8
Include/incorporate the construction and major renovation of new single-family homes on existing lots into the Wildfire DP process.
Not started
On time
moderate
critical
N1.2
Use the natural asset inventory and/ or other environmental data sources to identify and implement priority restoration locations to improve natural asset functions.
Not started
On time
high
medium
N1.5
Develop staff training programs and operational policies to support natural areas management and expand coverage by native vegetation species in parks.
Planning
On time
moderate
medium
N3.1
Evaluate the services provided by Kelowna's natural assets and their contribution to reducing the impacts of climate change.
Not started
On time
low
medium
N3.2
Develop and implement a strategy to monitor changes to sensitive ecosystems.
In progress
On time
low
medium
N3.4
Invest in relevant data sets to give a better picture of key environmental indicators (e.g. LiDAR).
In progress
On time
low
medium
N3.5
Fund and develop a Green Infrastructure Strategy.
Planning
On time
low
medium
N3.6
Develop a natural environment strategy, with City responses to regional strategies.
Planning
On time
low
medium
WR1.2
Explore policies, programs and incentives to reduce construction waste with local construction associations and homebuilders associations (e.g. Canadian Home Builder's Association Central Okanagan).
In progress
On time
moderate
medium
WR1.3
Collaborate with senior government and local non-profits to develop a food security program to reduce food waste, and to increase food security among vulnerable community members.
In progress
On time
moderate
medium
WR1.5
Advocate to senior levels of government for expansion of extended producer responsibility (EPR) initiatives.
Not started
On time
low
medium
WR1.6
Collaborate with local partners (e.g., local businesses, COEDC) on circular economy programs focused on reducing waste, and reusing, recycling, and recovering materials for beneficial use.
Not started
On time
moderate
medium
RI1.3
Design and retrofit public spaces (e.g. parks, public open space, etc.) with built and natural features that provide cooling, and refuge and shelter from heat and rain. Prioritize neighbourhoods with higher equity needs.
Not started
On time
high
medium
EP1.3
Ensure the hazards outlined in the Climate Vulnerability and Risk Assessment (CVRA) are incorporated into both the updated regional Hazard Risk and Vulnerability Assessment (HRVA) that is used to inform future Emergency Response Plan updates.
Not started
On time
moderate
high
EP2.2
Develop programming for residents to understand indoor air quality and options for improvement.
Not started
On time
low
medium
EP2.3
Collaborate to share information with the agricultural community on climate emergency response and preparedness (e.g. invasive species, fire-safe land management, and efficient water use).
Not started
On time
low
medium
EP2.4
Offer support for residents to dispose of flammable debris and vegetation from FireSmart landscaping initiatives on private property.
In progress
On time
low
medium
EP2.5
Explore ‘Connect & Prepare’ programming that aims to develop social connections and shared emergency preparedness.
Not started
On time
moderate
medium
CL1.1
Engage and/or partner with the syilx/ Okanagan people to work towards respecting and applying Indigenous knowledge and practices in climate initiatives.
In progress
On time
moderate
high
CL2.1
Integrate climate change considerations into asset planning (e.g., 2040 Infrastructure Plan, Natural Asset Planning, etc.) and capital and operating budgets.
In progress
On time
high
critical
CL2.2
Expand dedicated staff and financial resources to implement climate policies, projects and plans.
In progress
On time
high
high
CL2.3
Develop tools and resources for staff to apply a climate lens in their work.
In progress
On time
low
high
CL2.4
Create a cross-departmental climate/ sustainability team to collaborate and champion the implementation of policies, projects and plans that will address climate change.
In progress
On time
low
medium
CL2.6
Revise community GHG emissions reduction targets in the 2040 OCP, informed by the CRKS.
Completed
On time
low
high
CL2.7
Review and update the CRKS in 2030
Not started
On time
moderate
critical
CL3.2
Amend sustainable procurement policy to put a larger emphasis on climate in a variety of procurement situations
Not started
On time
low
medium
CL4.1
Create a Community Working Group composed of local residents, businesses, and other interest holders to collaborate on CRKS implementation and act as ambassadors for community climate action.
In progress
On time
low
high
CL4.2
Collaborate with other organizations (e.g. educational, utilities, etc.) to host public demonstrations of retrofit projects to share information about results and payback.
In progress
On time
moderate
low
CL4.4
Offer and/or deliver educational programs to support climate action at the household level (e.g., home retrofits, FireSmart, climate resilient landscaping, low-emission transportation options, etc.)
Planning
On time
moderate
high
CL4.5
Continue to support the Regional Air Quality Program by developing a new Regional Air Quality Plan and implementing local initiatives (e.g., Lawn Swap Go Electric Rebate Program, Community Wood Smoke Reduction Program)
In progress
On time
moderate
medium