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Energy and Carbon Emissions Reporting Requirement

UPDATE! On November 4, 2024 Council endorsed the proposed Energy and Carbon Emissions Reporting Requirement. See details within the Council Report, Engagement Summary Report and Council Presentation.

Saanich is committed to taking climate action and supporting building owners and managers in achieving greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reductions and improving the resilience of buildings in the community.

Saanich is developing an energy and carbon emissions (ECE) reporting requirement for large buildings (i.e., over 10,000 square feet). This program would require the annual submission of data for large buildings in Saanich, including multi-unit residential apartments, condominiums, commercial and light industrial, and public sector buildings. Data to be submitted includes:

Energy consumption (electricity, natural gas, etc.)
Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions
Building characteristics (square footage, occupancy, mechanical equipment, etc.)

Please see the Proposed Energy and Carbon Emissions Reporting Program Description [PDF] or the ECE Program Information Presentation [PDF] for full details and to learn more.

The program will include a benchmarking service to provide valuable insights into energy consumption and compare how a building operates relative to other similar buildings. This will help building owners optimize energy use and make informed decisions that positively impact the bottom line and the environment. We are working closely with the City of Victoria and the Capital Regional District (CRD) to ensure that our engagement and requirements are aligned.

We are seeking the input of building owners, property managers, and other key stakeholders as we develop the program. This project has three phases, with opportunities for input in Phase 2.

Additional Information:

Questions or comments can be directed to sustainability@saanich.ca, or 250-475-5494, ext. 3428.

Engagement Opportunities:

1. Join a Focus Group, March 4-5, 2024: Focus groups will be hosted to gather detailed feedback specific to the needs of various building types.

2. Attend a Webinar, March 14-15, 2024: Staff will present details on the proposed requirements at two (identical) webinars, held on March 14 and 15, 2024.

Phases

Phases overview

Phase 1: Phase 1: Project Initiation

Phase 1: Project Initiation

Phase 2: Phase 2: Stakeholder Engagement

Phase 2: Stakeholder Engagement

Phase 3: Phase 3: Finalization and Recommendations

Phase 3: Finalization and Recommendations

Phase 2: Stakeholder Engagement

March 4, 2024 - March 26, 2024

We are seeking the input of building owners, property managers, strata representatives, and other key stakeholders as we develop the program.

Engagement Opportunities:

1. Join an online Focus Group, March 4-5, 2024: Focus groups will be hosted to gather detailed feedback specific to the needs of various building types.

Each focus group is “themed” based on different building types, however, if you are unable to attend the session that is most relevant to you, please do feel welcome to join the “general” focus group or any of the other themes. Please register for no more than one focus group.

Focus Group Session 1: Commercial Buildings (March 4th, 9:30 to 11:30 am)

Focus Group Session 2: Multi-Unit Condo/Strata Buildings (March 4th, 1:30 to 3:30 pm)

Focus Group Session 3: Rental Apartment Buildings (March 5th, 9:30 to 11:30 am)

Focus Group Session 4: General (Any Building Type) (March 5th, 1:30 to 3:30 pm)

2. Attend a Webinar, March 14-15, 2024: Staff will present details on the proposed requirements at two (identical) webinars, held on March 14 and 15, 2024.

Info Webinar 1 (March 14th, 1:30 to 2:30 pm)

Info Webinar 2 (March 15th, 12:00 to 1:00 pm)

3. Provide written comments to sustainability@saanich.ca.

Deadline to submit comments is March 25, 2024
Please include “ECE Reporting” in the subject line

Please see the Proposed Energy and Carbon Emissions Reporting Program Description [PDF] for full details, or attend and engagement to learn more.

Note: all comments submitted will be compiled with comments received by City of Victoria, the CRD, and other participating municipalities. You do not need to submit your comments to each jurisdiction.