COMMUNITY ENERGY & EMISSIONS PLAN 2050: LOCAL GOVERNMENT CLIMATE ACTION PROGRAM FUNDING ALLOCATION

Work Program: This staff position will develop a detailed Retrofit Plan that facilitates near zero emission space heating and hot water equipment, introduces energy benchmarking and associated greenhouse gas reduction targets, assesses financing options, engages building renovators and mechanical system installers, creates demonstration projects with partners, and integrates with Provincial and regional programs. This position will also develop a robust citywide spatial database with visualization capability to support progress reporting on retrofit initiatives and achievement of equity objectives with respect to enhanced occupant health and comfort, resiliency to climate change and improved affordability. DIRECTION 2 - TRANSITION TO ZERO EMISSION VEHICLES Staff Resource: One new staff position Term: Temporary Full Time for three years; extension after 2025 contingent upon LGCAP continuation Funding: $160,400 per year covered by LGCAP for three years (fiscal 2023 to 2025) Rationale: GHG emissions from cars, light and heavy-duty trucks accounted for 57% of the city's total annual emissions. Building upon Richmond's leadership in creating a Bylaw requirement that all new residential parking spaces feature Level 2 electric vehicle (EV) charging, there is a significant need to support similar onsite EV charging capacity into existing residential, commercial and industrial buildings. Work Program: This staff position will expand EV charging opportunities for local residents, workers and visitors, and encourage car share providers to electrify their fleets. Emphasis will be given to facilitating installation of EV charging infrastructure within existing multi-unit rental and strata apartment buildings, and partnering with other local governments on cost-shared regional programs and technical guidance. This position will also work with local agencies, senior level governments and other partners to accelerate transition of medium and heavy duty vehicles to zero emission fuels or battery electric power, and co-create a citywide public EV charging plan

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