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Report To: Planning and Development Committee
Date of Meeting: March 7, 2022 Report Number: PDS-015-22
Submitted By: Ryan Windle, Director of Planning and Development Services
Reviewed By: Mary-Anne Dempster, CAO By-law Number:
File Number: Resolution#:
Report Subject: Clarington Corporate Climate Action Plan, Annual Update to March,
2022
Recommendation:
1.That Report PDS-015-22 and any related communications be received for information.
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Report Overview
This report provides the first annual update on the implementation of the Clarington
Corporate Climate Action Plan (CCCAP) since endorsement by Council in March 2021. This
includes a summary of 2021 CCCAP accomplishments and priorities for 2022. This report
also provides an update on the implementation of Clarington’s 2019 Energy Conservation
and Demand Management (ECDM) Plan.
1. Background
Context
1.1 The Intergovernmental Panel of Climate Change’s (IPCC) Sixth Assessment Report,
released in August 2021, states, “It is unequivocal that human influence has warmed
the atmosphere, ocean, and land. Widespread and rapid changes in the atmosphere,
ocean, cryosphere and biosphere have occurred.” These changes are already
contributing to many weather and climate extremes in every region across the globe,
including the Great Lakes Region. The impacts of climate change are harming people
and ecosystems, with a greater burden on vulnerable residents such as elderly and low-
income individuals.
1.2 Climate science indicates that there is a narrow window to limit further warming to below
1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, a threshold that if exceeded would bring catastrophic
and irreversible climate change. Maintaining temperatures below this threshold will
require dramatic reduction in Greenhouse Gases (GHG) emissions across all sectors of
society and coordinated action across all levels of government. In reco gnition of this
fact, in 2021 the federal government committed Canada to cutting emissions by 40 -45
per cent below 2005 levels by 2030 and joined over 120 countries in committing to net -
zero emissions by 2050.
1.3 Municipalities like Clarington play an important part in responding to climate change by
decarbonizing corporate assets and operations and by instituting policies (e.g., land
use), programs (e.g., fleet), and services to enable broader community wide GHG
emissions reductions and resilience to extreme weather caused associated with climate
change.
Previous Decisions
1.4 Since 2016 Clarington has partnered with the Region of Durham, Durham Area
Municipalities, and other stakeholders to develop the Durham Community Climate
Adaptation Plan (DCCAP) and the Durham Community Energy Plan (DCEP). The
DCCAP and DCEP contain actions to help the community prepare for climate change,
reduce community GHG emissions and increase energy independence while promoting
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local economic development. Implementation of these plans is being led by the Region
of Durham with support provided by the area municipalities, utilities, conservation
authorities, and other community partners (Resolution: GG-551-19).
1.5 In early 2013, the Municipality established the Priority Green Clarington initiative, which
resulted in a framework for sustainable residential developments (beyond code) and a
household water and energy efficient demonstration project. (PSD-060-15)
1.6 In late 2019, the Municipality released the Clarington Energy Conservation and Demand
Management Plan 2019-2024 (ECDM plan). The ECDM plan identifies actions that the
Municipality will take to conserve energy, reduce GHG emissions and save money in
Municipal buildings. Also, the Municipality tracks energy consumption and costs on an
ongoing basis to identify ways to save. The Municipality has over the years
implemented many energy saving improvements in our facilities and buildings.
1.7 In February 2020, Council passed a motion to prioritize the use of low emissions
vehicles in the municipal fleet, reducing corporate GHG emissions that contribute to
climate change. (Resolution: C-066-20)
1.8 On March 2, 2020, the Municipality declared a climate emergency, highlighting its
commitment to protect the community and ecosystems from climate change by
reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions that are causing climate change
(Resolution: GG-083-20)
1.9 In March 2021, Council endorsed the Clarington Corporate Climate Action Plan (PSD-
018-21). The CCCAP contains 116 actions to respond to limited risks posed by climate
change, and establishes corporate greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets. The
CCCAP sets a target to reduce corporate greenhouse gas emissions to 35% below
2018 baseline levels by 2030 and to achieve net zero emissions by 2050.
2. Corporate GHG emissions
2.1 Currently the Municipality of Clarington reports annual energy consumption and GHG
emissions to the Broader Public Service (BPS) under O. Reg. 507/18 (Broader Public
Sector: Energy Reporting and Conservation and Demand Management Plans)
2.2 Reporting is limited to energy consumed by all municipal facilities and the data is not
released until it is compiled and finalized by the BPS for comparison purposes. The
most current GHG emissions available are from 2019 (2021 reporting period).
2.3 In 2018, energy consumption from municipal facilities was responsible for approximately
2798 tonnes of CO2e GHG emissions. In 2019 energy consumption from municipal
facilities was responsible for 2998 tonnes of CO2e GHG emissions. Within the period,
GHG emissions from municipal facilities increased by 7.14%.
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2.4 As per action 1.12 of the Clarington Corporate Climate Action Plan, the Municipality is
currently onboarding a software tool that will allow the Municipality to monitor energy
and water consumption, waste production and GHG emissions from all municipal
operations on a month-to-month basis.
2.5 Future climate action updates will include a detailed breakdown of municipal energy and
water consumption, waste production and GHG emissions. This information will be used
to inform ongoing municipal decision making related to energy, water, waste and GHG
emissions.
3. CCCAP Implementation
3.1 The implementation of the CCCAP is guided by the Energy and Climate Change
Response Coordinator and Interdepartmental Climate Change Work Group, which
consists of staff representatives from each department.
3.2 To coordinate the implementation of climate actions across all departments over the
next 5 years, staff have developed an iterative Climate Action Imp lementation Guide
(Attachment 1).
3.3 The Climate Action Implementation Guide promotes the integration of actions into
current municipal operations, streamlining processes and taking advantage of existing
resources, and encourages the identification and use of a variety of implementation
tools including communications, policy levers, and education/training. Using an
integrated approach will help to maximize the success of implementing each action.
3.4 Action Specific Working Groups (ASWGs) have been formed to adva nce the
implementation of department-specific climate actions and develop Action-Specific
Plans (ASPs), which are tailored to the unique implementation pathway of each action.
3.5 The ASPs outline key steps to implement each action in the CCCAP in an easy-to-use
format. They outline responsibilities, current practices, supporting tasks, timelines,
financials, and indicators for each action, and act as key guidance documents for the
implementation process. Please see Attachment 1 for an example ASP.
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3.6 The annual implementation cycle includes:
Figure 1 – 2022 CCCAP Action Implementation Cycle
Action Prioritization
September
ASP Developement
November
Annual Reporting -
November/December
Budget Integration
August -February
Implementation
March -January
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4. CCCAP Update
2021 CCCAP Update
4.1 Since the approval of the CCCAP by Council in March 2021, Staff have been diligently
working to implement the actions contained in the Clarington Climate Action Plan
(CCCAP).
4.2 Actions that have been implemented in 2021 include:
Action Ass. CCCAP
Action Number
Integration of climate change considerations into the
annual budget book
1.17
Review of the Municipality’s extreme heat and UV policies
to protect staff and the public from extreme weather
2.2, 2.5, 2.8,
2.16
Expand online safety training program to ensure safety
training is accessible to staff in the field
2.11
Review best practices for a communications strategy that
clearly categorises levels of weather-related risk and
communicates actions that should be taken by the public
to stay safe
2.18
Review anti-idling by-laws to prevent unnecessary GHG
emissions from vehicle idling
1.19
Development of a work from home policy to help reduce
GHG emissions from commuting
6.4
Update of council procedural by-law to allow for remote
meetings during extreme weather
6.6
Encourage provincial and federal climate change fundin g
for municipalities on an ongoing basis
7.10
Update emergency contact lists 2.9
Development of a municipal electric vehicle (EV) policy
and fees schedule
1.30
Development of a 5-year plan to transition the municipal
fleet to electric and provide public EV charging to the
public
1.30
Installation of 8 EV charging stations for public and fleet
charging at Garnet B. Rickard.
Reduce GHG
emissions
Table 1 - Completed 2021 Actions
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2022 CCCAP Next Steps
4.3 Currently Staff are working on several initiatives that were started in 2021 and will be
completed in 2022.
Action Ass. CCCAP
Action Number
Implementation of corporate energy management software
to enable the Municipality to track GHG emissions, waste
and energy and water consumption
1.1, 1.12 7.11
Update of the Municipality’s procurement policy to include
sustainable procurement
1.7, 1.8, 1.9,
1.33, 1.34
Review the implementation of urban tree preservation by-
law
5.1
Develop a plan to communicate municipal climate action to
council and the public
1.23
Create an extreme weather policy to define the weather
conditions for municipal building closures
6.7
Investigate the feasibility of incorporating district energy
into secondary plans
1.24
Update the Municipal Green Development Framework to
integrate into municipal development application processes
1.25, 1.26, 1.27
Research partnership with the University of Guelph
exploring how to integrate climate considerations into
ongoing local economic development initiatives in
Clarington
Reduce GHG
emissions
Coordination with the Region of Durham on creation of a
region-wide EV education program
Reduce GHG
emissions
Coordination with the Region of Durham on the creation of
a region-wide flood-risk communications strategy
Reduce GHG
emissions
Coordination with the region of Durham on the creation and
implementation of a region-wide home energy retrofit
program
Reduce GHG
emissions
Install 10 EV charge stations on municipal properties as
guided by the Clarington EV Action Plan, approved in
February 2022
Reduce GHG
emissions
Table 2 – 2021 Actions to be Completed in 2022
4.4 Staff will also initiate several climate adaptation and mitigation actions in 2022. Please
see Attachment 2 for a detailed breakdown of CCCAP actions to be initiated in 2022.
The listed actions will be the focus for Staff and the Interdepartmental Climate Change
Work Group during 2022.
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5. ECDM Update
2021 ECDM Update
5.1 Facilities Staff have been working to implement the Energy Conservation and Demand
Management (ECDM) Plan, which was endorsed by Council in June of 2019 through
resolution GG-416-19. The ECDM Plan Contains 45 specific measures that can be
implemented in municipal facilities to reduce energy consumption and GHG emissions.
To date, the Municipality has implemented 18 of the proposed measures. Please see
Attachment 3 for a detailed breakdown of ECDM measures completed to date.
Site Measures
Bowmanville Operations
Depot
LED Lighting
Fire Station #1 HVAC System - Scheduling / Setback
Fire Station #3 Programmable Thermostat
Fire Station #3 Replace Electric Boiler
Fire Station #3 Replace Electric Hot Water Heater
Hampton Operations Depot Lunchroom Programmable
Thermostats
Hampton Operations Depot Programmable Thermostats
Kendal Community Centre HVAC System - Scheduling / Setback
Municipal Administrative
Centre
Domestic Heating Retrofit
Municipal Administrative
Centre
Lighting Retrofit
Orono Library HVAC System - Scheduling / Setback
Orono Library Insulate hot Water / DHW Piping
Orono Operations Depot Programmable Thermostat
Orono Operations Depot Programmable Thermostat for Office
Area
Orono Operations Depot Furnace Upgrade
Sarah Jane Williams
Heritage Centre
Programmable Thermostat
Tourism Centre Programmable Thermostat
Table 33 – ECDM Actions Completed to Date
5.2 As noted in paragraph 2.4, the Municipality is currently onboarding an Energy
Management Software tool that will allow the staff to monitor energy and water
consumption, waste production and GHG emissions from all municipal operations on a
month-to-month basis. With the EMS tool in place, staff will be able to provide a detailed
breakdown of energy savings and GHG emissions reductions from completed and
future measures outlined in the ECDM Plan for integration into future reporting.
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2022 and 2023 ECDM Next Steps
5.3 Three ECDM actions are scheduled for implementation in 2022, with an additional 11
targeted for completion in 2023. Please see Attachment 3 for a detailed breakdown of
ECDM actions.
Site Measures Year
Fire Station #4 Programmable Thermostats 2022
Community
Resource Centre
HVAC System - Scheduling / Setback 2022
Fire Station #2 NG Pulse Meter 2022
Visual Arts Centre Lighting Upgrade 2023
Visual Arts Centre Window Upgrade 2023
Fire Station #2 HVAC System - Scheduling / Setback 2023
Hampton Hall Lighting Retrofit / Controls 2023
Hampton Operations
Depot
Motion Sensors 2023
Hampton Operations
Depot
Other Lighting Upgrades 2023
Fire Station #1 Lighting Retrofit 2023
Fire Station #2 Lighting Retrofit 2023
Sarah Jane Williams
Heritage Centre
Motion Sensor Lighting Controls 2023
Newcastle Branch
Library
LED Lighting Retrofit 2023
Newcastle Branch
Library
HVAC System - Scheduling / Setback 2023
Table 44 – ECDM Actions Scheduled for Completion 2022/2023
5.4 Please note, limited facility use and cost saving measures implemented due to COVID-
19, resulted in 19 actions recommended in the EDCM Plan being deferred until 2023.
6. Concurrence
6.1 This report and the draft CCCAP have been reviewed by the Directors of all
departments, who concur with the recommendations contained herein.
7. Conclusion
7.1 Climate change will increasingly impact Clarington residents, infrastructure, municipal
operations, and the economy. The scale to which Clarington is impacted will depend on
the actions that the Municipality takes now. Keeping with the Municipality’s commitment
to climate action, the Municipality must continue to identify and implement strategies to
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prepare for the impacts of guaranteed climate change and reduce GHG emissions that
are causing the climate to change. By implementing the Municipality’s Corporate
Climate Action Plan and advancing new and creative measures to respond to climate
change, the Municipality is doing its part to safeguard the wellbeing of residents and
the environment in which we live.
7.2 It is respectfully recommended that Council receive this report for information.
Staff Contact: Doran Hoge Energy and Climate Change Response Coordinator, 905-623-3379
ext. 2429 or dhoge@clarington.net.
Attachments:
Attachment 1 – 2022 Action Implementation Guide
Attachment 2 – CCCAP Actions Tracking
Attachment 3 – ECDM Actions Tracking
Interested Parties:
List of Interested parties available from the Department.
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CCCAP Action Implementation Guide - 2022
Purpose of the Implementation Plan
Municipalities fail to implement their planned climate action initiatives due to lack of resources
and support at the implementation stage. Having a detailed implementation plans and access
to a wide range of implementation approaches is essential to achieving success. Planning for
implementation improves the likelihood of effective climate action, provides new opportunities
for outreach and engagement, and fosters long-term sustainability of the action by integrating
multiple streams of support.
This document describes how the Municipality will implement the actions described in the
CCCAP by 1) describing the annual cycle for action prioritization, planning, budgeting,
implementation and reporting; 2) Providing a tentative five year timeline for the
implementation of all 115 actions contained in the CCCAP and; 3) providing a template for
creating Action Specific Implementation Plans which are unique to each action. Action Specific
Implementation Plans will be developed for each action prior to the year that each action will
be implemented.
This Action Implementation Guide promotes the integration of actions into current municipal
operations, streamlining processes and taking advantage of existing resources. This guide
encourages the identification and use of a variety of different implementation tools including
communications, policy levers, and education/training. Using an integrated approach will help
to maximize the success of implementing each action.
Annual Implementation Cycle
Action Prioritization - September
The Interdepartmental Climate Change Working Group (ICCWG) will review the 5-Year Climate
Action Implementation Plan and prioritize actions that will be integrated into next budget.
Action Specific Plan Development – November
Action Specific Working Groups (ASWGs) will be formed to develop Action-Specific Plans (ASPs)
which are tailored to the implementation of each Action.
The ASPs will demonstrate the key implementation information for each action in an easy-to-
use format. They will outline responsibilities, current practices, supporting tasks, timeline s,
financials, and indicators for each action, and will act as key guidance documents for the
implementation process.
Each department that responsible for implementation will be consulted in the development of
their assigned actions. Conference calls and/or in-person meetings will be held to discuss how
the action and supporting tasks will be implemented at the departmental-level, and how it will
fit within current contexts. ASPs will fulfill the commitments made in the CCCAP, while also
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ensuring they can be implemented by municipal staff under current conditions or with
additional identified resources.
While the development of ASPs will be guided by the Action Implementation Schedule in the
CCCAP, actions may be adjusted to provide clarity to departments or align with existing
practices or opportunities. The ASPs are intended to be living documents, which will allow the
Municipality to accommodate unexpected challenges and capitalize on new opportunities. In all
cases, the intention of each action will remain the same .
Supporting tasks and additional considerations may be included in the ASPs that were not
originally considered in the CCCAP. Furthermore, lead and supporting departments will be
updated once the clarity and scope of actions are defined within each ASP.
Budget Integration – August to February
August - The ICCWG will estimate the resource needs of all prioritized actions and
develop an action summary document divided by department. Identified actions will be
compiled and submitted to Department Heads, the Chief Administrative Officer and
Municipal Treasurer with a recommendation letter from the ICCWG for all identified
actions to be integrated into the subsequent budget. Submitted actions will include a
brief summary of work outlining alignment with service priorities align with Council
mandate and strategic plan, estimated summary of impacts to the Municipality and
estimated resource needs.
September - Department Heads review the CCCAP budget items with the Chief
Administrative Officer and Municipal Treasurer.
January – The Municipal Treasurer holds a public workshop attended by the Mayor and
Council to review the budget process and outline the priorities staff have set out.
February - Council approves the final budget.
Reporting – November/December
Staff will complete an annual climate action report which will be submitted to Council and
posted on the Municipal website. The annual report will summarize KPIs and GHG emissions,
highlight successes and lessons learned throughout the action implementation process, and
provide an overview of the work that will be undertaken in the following year. The report will
also include an overview of progress made by facilities staff on implementing Energy
Conservation and Demand Management Plan.
Implementation – March to January
ASWGs will work to implement each action based on the timeline outlined in the 5-year
implementation plan and ASPs.
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Figure 1 - Annual CCCAP Implementation Cycle
Action Prioritization
September
ASP Developement
November
Annual Reporting -
November/December
Budget Integration
August -February
Implementation
March -January
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Action Specific Implementation Template (Example)
1. BACKGROUND INFORMATION ION
Objectives
Mainstreaming climate change considerations
Action Description
As municipal plans and policies are updated on a regular basis, the Municipality
will work to integrate climate change considerations into existing plans and
policies during review.
Action Rationale
Incorporating climate change into existing plans and policies helps to mainstream
these considerations into municipal day-to-day activities. It will help towards
ensuring community resilience in the face of climate change impacts.
Supporting Actions from CCCAP CCCAP ### - Incorporate climate change into the Official Plan
Potential Partnerships and resources Active Transportation Working Group, Emergency Management Working Group
Associated Plans and Strategies As identified
2. MUNICIPAL LEADS
Lead Department Engineering—Source Water Protection
Supporting Department(s) Planning & Building Services—Planning Services; Others as identified
3. TIMELINE
Estimate Start Date 2022
Estimated Duration Dependent on review schedules
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Frequency of Implementation Dependent on number of policies and plans that need to have climate change
implemented
4. CURRENT STATUS/PRACTICE
The CCCAP was Completed approved by Council in 2021
5. ACTION PLAN TASKS
Tasks Suggested Start
Date
Estimated
Initial Cost
Estimated
Ongoing Cost Responsible Department
Begin Official Plan review and have climate
change incorporated (to incorporate in other
plans and policies).
20XX N/A N/A
Engineering – Source
Water Protection &
Planning & Building
Services – Planning
Services
Liaise with all Municipal departments to
develop inventory of all plans and policies that
may need to have climate change
considerations included.
20XX Staff time N/A Engineering – Source
Water Protection
Work with responsible departments to
incorporate climate change considerations as
appropriate within their respective plans
and/or policies during the next update.
Dependent on
department
review period
Staff time N/A Engineering – Source
Water Protection
6. MEASURING SUCCESS
ID Indicator Does Baseline Data
Exist? If yes, where?
Department responsible for measuring
progress
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CCCAP Action ID #
% of identified plans and
policies with climate change
considerations included
No Engineering—Source Water Protection
7. ADDITIONAL NOTES/COMMENTS
Possible Plans/Policies that could include climate change considerations:
- Economic Development Strategy
- Official Plan
- Comprehensive Stormwater Management Master Plan
- Drainage Master Plan
- Multi-Model Active Transportation Plan
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Action
Number
Action Budget
Year
Lead
Department(s)
Status -
Underway /
Complete
1.17 Include a line item in the annual budget to
provide funding for studies and/or components
of capital projects that support the
implementation of the CCCAP.
2021 Financial
Services
Complete
1.19 Review and update municipal anti-idling by-law
and consider expanding idle-free zones.
2021 Legislative
Services
Complete
1.3 Update the Municipal Green Fleet Strategy and
establish a five-year plan to electrify municipal
fleet vehicles where practicable.
2021 Public Works Complete
2.2 Ensure water and sunscreen are available to
staff during all municipal summer outdoor
events.
2021 Community
Services
Complete
2.5 Ensure staff have access to cool rest areas for
relief during extreme heat.
2021 Community
Services
Complete
2.8 Create/update workplace policies to mandate
weather-appropriate clothing to protect staff
against extreme weather conditions including
heat, cold, windy and wet conditions.
2021 Legislative
Services
Complete
2.9 Update municipal emergency contact lists
annually.
2021 Legislative
Services
Complete
2.11 Expand online safety training program to ensure
safety training accessible to staff in the field.
2021 Legislative
Services
Complete
2.16 Develop an extreme heat policy that establishes
maximum outdoor working temperatures for
staff and enables staff to complete outdoor
work during the cooler times of the day.
2021 Emergency and
Fire Services
Complete
2.18 Create a communications strategy that clearly
categorises levels of weather-related risk and
communicates actions that should be taken to
by the public and stay safe.
2021 Office of the
CAO
Complete
6.4 Develop a work-from-home policy that utilizes
telecommuting technologies and provides staff
with the tools to work from home to avoid
weather-related service disruptions and reduce
fuel consumption.
2021 Financial
Services
Underway
6.6 Update the Council Procedural Bylaw to allow
Council meetings to be conducted remotely
during extreme weather.
2021 Legislative
Services
Underway
7.1 Encourage the federal and provincial
governments to dedicate funding to help
municipalities adapt to and mitigate climate
change.
2021 Office of the
CAO
Underway
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Action
Number
Action Budget
Year
Lead
Department(s)
Status -
Underway /
Complete
1.1 Encourage waste and recycling service
providers document GHG emissions on invoices
submitted to the Municipality to help the
Municipality track it's GHG emissions more
easily.
2022 Financial
Services
Underway
1.2 Consider building envelope upgrades, building
automation and lighting upgrades as part of all
building renewal projects.
2022 Community
Services
Underway
1.3 Install/upgrade Building Automation Systems
(BAS) and Smart Thermostats in municipal
buildings.
2022 Community
Services
Underway
1.4 Continue to convert all lighting in municipal
buildings to energy efficient LEDs.
2022 Community
Services
Underway
1.5 Expedite actions outlined in the 2019 Clarington
Energy Conservation Demand Management
Plan.
2022 Community
Services
Underway
1.6 Offset the use of petroleum-based natural gas
with renewable natural gas in buildings through
renewable natural gas purchasing agreements.
2022 Community
Services
1.7 Establish a policy to replace all appliances with
Energy STAR rated appliances.
2022 Community
Services
Underway
1.8 Install Smart Water Metering to major
equipment at facilities and parks (i.e. ice rinks,
pools and splash pads) to better understand
water consumption trends and ensure that
equipment is operating at optimal efficiency.
2022 Community
Services
Underway
1.9 Conduct utility consumption audits in municipal
facilities, beginning with buildings with the
highest potential for savings.
2022 Community
Services
Underway
1.11 Replace mechanical equipment (boilers, chillers,
air conditioning units) in remaining facilities
with high efficiency according to building
assessments.
2022 Community
Services
Underway
1.12 Implement and energy management system
(EMS) to track utility bills to monitor energy
consumption and GHG emissions, and inform
building maintenance and recommissioning
2022 Community
Services
Underway
1.14 Incentivize municipal staff to choose low carbon
transportation options including: carpooling,
cycling and adopting EVs.
2022 Legislative
Services
1.16 Develop a Green Procurement Policy that aligns
procurement and vendor selection with the
climate resilience and mitigation goals outlined
in the CCCAP.
2022 Financial
Services
Underway
3
Action
Number
Action Budget
Year
Lead
Department(s)
Status -
Underway /
Complete
1.18 Establish a Green Revolving Fund (GRF) that is
dedicated to funding energy efficiency,
renewable energy, and/or sustainability
projects that generate cost savings.
2022 Financial
Services
1.2 Create a Corporate Energy Commodity Policy
that prioritizes energy savings, locally produced
energy and low carbon energy options.
2022 Office of the
CAO
1.21 Create corporate protocols to incorporate
climate change considerations into Council
reports.
2022 Office of the
CAO
1.23 Develop a communications plan to share
corporate progress on climate action with staff
and the public on an ongoing basis.
2022 Office of the
CAO
Underway
1.24 Investigate the feasibility for District Energy
Systems in new and existing secondary plan
areas.
2022 Planning &
Development
Services
Underway
1.25 Update the Priority Green Clarington Green
Development Framework criteria checklists to
include considerations for climate change
mitigation and adaptation.
2022 Planning &
Development
Services
Underway
1.26 Update Clarington’s Planning and Development
Design Standards and Guidelines to align with
the Clarington Priority Green Development
Framework to support moving toward net zero
communities.
2022 Public Works Underway
1.27 Complete the implementation of Clarington’s
Green Development Program, as set out in the
Priority Green Clarington Green Development
Framework endorsed by Council and as
addressed in Clarington’s Official Plan policies
for a Green Development Program, including
the creation of an implementation process
guide.
2022 Planning &
Development
Services
Underway
1.28 Establish beyond-code energy efficiency design
standards for new municipal buildings
2022 Community
Services
Underway
1.29 Conduct a review of existing Community
Improvement Plans to evaluate the potential for
program expansions to support corporate
energy efficient retrofits.
2022 Planning &
Development
Services
Underway
1.33 Purchase electric tools and equipment where
possible.
2022 Public Works
1.34 Right-size fleet vehicles based on their use to
reduce fuel consumption.
2022 Public Works Underway
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Action
Number
Action Budget
Year
Lead
Department(s)
Status -
Underway /
Complete
1.35 Integrate green infrastructure and Climate
Change into Clarington's Asset Management
Plan.
2022 Financial
Services
2.1 Extend pool hours during extreme heat, taking
into consideration staffing, infrastructure and
maintenance needs
2022 Community
Services
2.3 Allow outdoor activities to be held at indoor
recreation facilities during extreme heat events
where possible.
2022 Community
Services
2.4 Design summer outdoor community
programming to take into consideration
extreme heat to ensure staff adequately
prepared.
2022 Community
Services
2.6 Update safety training for staff to incorporate
extreme weather risks associated with climate
change including extreme heat.
2022 Legislative
Services
Underway
2.7 Establish protocols for staff during extreme
wind events. Identify "Shelter in Place" safe
zones for staff.
2022 Legislative
Services
2.1 Incorporate weather monitoring into staff
management processes to forecast staff needs
and ensure there are enough staff available to
respond to extreme weather such as
snowstorms and ice storms.
2022 Public Works Underway
2.12 Expand mutual aid agreements with other
municipalities to avoid labour and equipment
shortfalls during weather-related emergences.
2022 Emergency and
Fire Services
Underway
2.2 Increase signage near municipally owned and
maintained bodies of water including beaches
and stormwater management ponds, warning
about the dangers of thin ice.
2022 Public Works Deferred
2.22 Incorporate textured, slip proof floor surfaces
into the design of public spaces.
2022 Public Works
3.2 Update design standards for municipal buildings
using climate projections to ensure municipal
buildings are resilient to extreme weather.
2022 Community
Services
3.3 Work with the Conservation Authorities to
update flood mapping based on the most up-to-
date climate projections.
2022 Planning &
Development
Services
Underway
4.4 Update building design standards to
incorporate green and reflective roofs into
municipal building designs.
2022 Community
Services
5
Action
Number
Action Budget
Year
Lead
Department(s)
Status -
Underway /
Complete
4.5 Revise asset management policy and equipment
repair and replacement schedules to reflect
wear from increased use due to extreme
weather.
2022 Financial
Services
4.6 Add surge protectors to all electronic
equipment and backup batteries to all
computers.
2022 Financial
Services
Underway
4.9 Review zoning regulations to promote ground
water permeability.
2022 Planning &
Development
Services
Underway
4.21 Review road weight restrictions to prohibit
hauling on local roads. Prioritize hauling on
higher-order Regional roads.
2022 Public Works Deferred
5.1 Review the implementation of an urban tree
preservation bylaw to prevent urban trees from
being cut down without a permit.
2022 Public Works Underway
5.2 Integrate urban heat island projections into the
Clarington Urban Forest Strategy. Plant more
trees in areas with the greatest potential for
becoming urban heat islands.
2022 Planning &
Development
Services
5.3 Require winter maintenance staff become
Smart About Salt certified. This program will
provide training on the application of road salt
to improve winter salting practices and
decrease salt-related damage to ecosystems
and infrastructure.
2022 Public Works Deferred
5.4 Consider alternatives to conventional road salt
(NaCl) to reduce the negative impacts on the
environment.
2022 Public Works
5.5 Expand municipal tree planting programs and
partnerships to include urban and rural tree
planting on public and private properties.
2022 Public Works
5.6 Integrate the Clarington Urban Forestry
Strategy and Clarington's development
guidelines.
2022 Public Works Underway
5.9 Investigate environmentally friendly road
surface treatments to control dust.
2022 Public Works
6.1 Plan municipal events and programs with
backup dates in the event of cancellations due
to extreme weather.
2022 Community
Services
6.2 Revise refund policy for municipal recreation
programs to exclude refunds for cancellations
due to extreme weather. Instead, provide
credits on customer accounts for weather-
related cancelations.
2022 Community
Services
6
Action
Number
Action Budget
Year
Lead
Department(s)
Status -
Underway /
Complete
6.5 During elections, promote advanced voting,
allow a longer time frame for voting during
extreme weather and promote online voting
options.
2022 Legislative
Services
6.7 Create an extreme weather policy that
identifies the weather condition that will close
municipal facilities
2022 Office of the
CAO
Underway
7.1 Establish partnerships with organizations with
facilities that could be used as cooling centres
during summer heatwaves.
2022 Community
Services
7.3 Stockpile sandbags and sand to prepare for
emergency flooding and store in a location that
is protected from UV light.
2022 Emergency and
Fire Services
7.6 Consider the inclusion of incentives for
sustainable development in the DC review,
ensuring alignment with the Green
Development Framework.
2022 Financial
Services
Underway
7.7 Review the Municipal Insurance Program to
ensure adequate coverage for staff and the
public during extreme weather events.
2022 Financial
Services
7.8 Create a strategy to communicate the risks
associated with climate change. Educate the
public about the actions that they can take to
prepare for extreme weather events.
2022 Office of the
CAO
Underway
7.9 Educate elected officials on how the
municipality will be impacted by climate change
by creating climate risks briefing packages.
2022 Office of the
CAO
7.11 Undertake regular departmental risk audits that
include climate-related risks to the Municipality.
2022 Office of the
CAO
Underway
1.13 Assess and retrofit buildings with insulation
where possible to reduced energy consumption.
2023 Community
Services
1.15 Expand corporate waste reduction and
diversion initiatives to further reduce waste and
promote recycling and composting.
2023 Community
Services
1.22 Undertake a feasibility study to identify
opportunities for the Municipality of to
generate and sell renewable energy.
2023 Office of the
CAO
1.31 Complete the conversion of outdoor lighting in
parks and streetlights to energy efficient LEDs
2023 Public Works Underway
1.32 Implement a Municipal Automatic Vehicle
Location Monitoring System (AVL) in fleet
vehicles to track fuel consumption, evaluate
idling and optimize routes for regular travel
2023 Public Works
7
Action
Number
Action Budget
Year
Lead
Department(s)
Status -
Underway /
Complete
2.17 Extend library hours to keep libraries open to
the public during extreme heat and cold
weather.
2023 Office of the
CAO
2.21 Identify roadways that are the least likely to be
impacted by flooding and incorporate them into
community emergency evacuation plans.
2023 Public Works
3.1 Utilize climate projections to assess which
municipal buildings are at risk due to extreme
weather. Prioritize building upgrades based on
identified risk.
2023 Community
Services
3.4 Update zoning bylaws to prohibit development
in flood hazard areas.
2023 Planning &
Development
Services
3.5 Include natural hazards and climate projections
as criteria in Clarington's Land Acquisition
Strategy.
2023 Planning &
Development
Services
3.6 Assess the municipal trail system to determine
areas that are most vulnerable to flooding
based on climate projections.
2023 Public Works
3.7 Update trail design standards to take into
account accurate climate projections.
2023 Public Works
3.8 Utilize climate projections to identify areas of
roads that are vulnerable to flooding. Create a
plan to upgrade road areas that are at high risk.
2023 Public Works
4.2 In new building designs and building retrofits,
locate cooling condensers on the shady side of
the building. Ensure proper ventilation and
maintenance for efficient operation.
2023 Community
Services
4.3 Increase backup power supply including
generators and solar battery storage options at
maintenance facilities.
2023 Community
Services
4.7 Store electronic equipment in a location that is
secure and not vulnerable to flooding or fire.
2023 Community
Services
Underway
4.8 Ensure all evacuation centres are equipped with
and emergency backup power supply.
2023 Emergency and
Fire Services
4.11 Establish a strategy to control invasive plant
species that have negative impacts on
stormwater management ponds, sightlines,
drainage ditches and water quality.
2023 Public Works
4.13 Assess and upgrade stormwater infrastructure
using accurate climate projections.
2023 Public Works
4.15 Incorporate lighting into new field designs so
they can be used in the evening when outdoor
temperatures are cooler.
2023 Public Works
8
Action
Number
Action Budget
Year
Lead
Department(s)
Status -
Underway /
Complete
4.17 Assess bridges and embankments to determine
areas that are most vulnerable to flooding
based on climate projections.
2023 Public Works
4.19 Expand preventative maintenance and repair
program for roads, sidewalks and bridges to
mitigate damage due to increased freeze and
thaw cycles.
2023 Public Works
5.7 Establish municipal tree canopy, biodiversity
and green space targets for urban areas.
2023 Public Works
5.8 Update parks maintenance programs to include
vegetation and tree species that are resilient to
extreme heat, extreme weather, and invasive
species.
2023 Public Works
6.3 Back up corporate data and store in a location
that is not vulnerable to flooding or fire.
2023 Community
Services
Underway
7.2 Create guidelines for non-essential use of water
during heatwaves to conserve water.
2023 Community
Services
7.4 Create a dedicated reserve fund for climate-
related emergencies and adaptation and
mitigation efforts.
2023 Financial
Services
7.5 Evaluate the implementation of a stormwater
fee (and credit) program to encourage residents
and businesses to maintain permeable surfaces
on their property and generate funds to
upgrade and maintain stormwater management
infrastructure.
2023 Financial
Services
1.1 Conduct building re-commissioning to optimize
building operations where applicable.
2024 Community
Services
2.13 Ensure adequate resources are in place to
ensure adequate response to the increased
frequency of climate-related emergencies.
2024 Emergency and
Fire Services
2.14 Update the Clarington Emergency Plan to
incorporate a strategy for extreme weather
based on climate projections.
2024 Emergency and
Fire Services
Underway
2.15 Work with stakeholders to identify and promote
the location of evacuation centres to the public.
2024 Emergency and
Fire Services
2.19 Incorporate shade structures and trees in the
designs of outdoor recreation areas for relief
from extreme heat.
2024 Public Works
4.1 Assess the depth of wells that service corporate
buildings to ensure water will be available
during a drought and establish a mitigation plan
for managing drought
2024 Community
Services
9
Action
Number
Action Budget
Year
Lead
Department(s)
Status -
Underway /
Complete
4.1 Utilize water catchment for irrigation in park
designs where possible.
2024 Public Works
4.12 Update the municipal road maintenance plan by
increasing the road maintenance cycle to
accommodate less predictable freeze/thaw
cycles.
2024 Public Works
4.14 Design new splash pads to clean and recirculate
water to consume less water.
2024 Public Works
4.16 Expand the rural ditching maintenance program
to reduce flooding and avoid infrastructure and
property damage.
2024 Public Works
4.18 Upgrade storm water management
infrastructure with on-site ponds, cisterns and
landscaping decisions to minimize storm water
run-off.
2024 Public Works
4.2 Increase construction standards for higher
order roads that are used for hauling to
mitigate damage due to increased freeze and
thaw cycles.
2024 Public Works
4.22 Design new parks and sports fields to
accommodate flooding and function as
stormwater management areas where
reasonable to do so.
2024 Public Works
4.23 Upgrade existing parks and sports fields with
permeable asphalt and other permeable
materials to reduce overland flooding.
2024 Public Works
Attachment 3 to
Report PDS-015-22
Site Measures Estimated Year of
Implementation
Completeness
Hampton Operations Depot Lunchroom Programmable
Thermostats
2018 Complete
Kendal Community Centre HVAC System - Scheduling
/ Setback
2018 Complete
Municipal Administrative
Centre
Domestic Heating Retrofit 2018 Complete
Orono Operations Depot Programmable Thermostat 2018 Complete
Orono Operations Depot Programmable Thermostat
for Office Area
2018 Complete
Orono Operations Depot Furnace Upgrade 2018 Complete
Sarah Jane Williams Heritage
Centre
Programmable Thermostat 2018 Complete
Tourism Centre Programmable Thermostat 2018 Complete
Fire Station #3 Programmable Thermostat 2019 Complete
Fire Station #3 Replace Electric Boiler 2019 Complete
Municipal Administrative
Centre
Lighting Retrofit 2019 Complete
Orono Library HVAC System - Scheduling
/ Setback
2019 Complete
Orono Library Insulate hot Water / DHW
Piping
2019 Complete
Fire Station #3 Replace Electric Hot Water
Heater
2020 Complete
Hampton Operations Depot Programmable
Thermostats
2020 Complete
Fire Station #1 HVAC System - Scheduling
/ Setback
2021 Complete
Bowmanville Operations
Depot
LED Lighting 2021 Complete
Fire Station #4 Programmable
Thermostats
2022 Ongoing
Community Resource Centre HVAC System - Scheduling
/ Setback
2022 Pending
Fire Station #2 NG Pulse Meter 2022 Pending
Visual Arts Centre Lighting Upgrade 2023 Ongoing
Visual Arts Centre Window Upgrade 2023 Ongoing
Fire Station #2 HVAC System - Scheduling
/ Setback
2023 Pending
Hampton Hall Lighting Retrofit / Controls 2023 Pending
Hampton Operations Depot Motion Sensors 2023 Pending
Hampton Operations Depot Other Lighting Upgrades 2023 Pending
Fire Station #1 Lighting Retrofit 2023 Pending
Fire Station #2 Lighting Retrofit 2023 Pending
2
Site Measures Estimated Year of
Implementation
Completeness
Sarah Jane Williams Heritage
Centre
Motion Sensor Lighting
Controls
2023 Pending
Newcastle Branch Library LED Lighting Retrofit 2023 Pending
Newcastle Branch Library HVAC System - Scheduling
/ Setback
2023 Pending
Hampton Hall Solar (11kW) 2024 Pending
Orono Operations Depot Solar (20kW) 2024 Pending
Newcastle Branch Library Solar (9kW) 2024 Pending
Animal Services Building Solar (11kW) 2024 Pending
Bowmanville Operations
Depot
HVAC System - Scheduling
/ Setback
Omitted
Hampton Hall HVAC System - Scheduling
/ Setback
Omitted
Animal Services Building HVAC System - Scheduling
/ Setback
Omitted
Tourism Centre Programmable Thermostat
for Electric Baseboard
Heaters
Omitted
Tourism Centre Lighting Upgrade Omitted
Newcastle storage (prev
FS#2)
Solar (10kW) Omitted
Newcastle storage (prev
FS#2)
HVAC System - Scheduling
/ Setback
Omitted
Yard 42 Depot HVAC System - Scheduling
/ Setback
Omitted