Climate action and energy

Climate 2020 Vital Podcast:

Listen to the Whistler Community Foundation's Vital Podcast on the Climate Crisis 2020.

How we get there:

Climate Action Big Moves Strategy

The RMOW is developing a Climate Action Big Moves strategy that builds on the work of the Community Energy and Climate Action Plan (CECAP) and supports the vision of the draft Official Community Plan. It focuses on CECAP's climate mitigation priorities - transportation, buildings and waste - that will accelerate action in Whistler and achieve significant greenhouse gas (GHG) reductions.

The Climate Action Big Moves strategy articulates the key strategies Whistler will need to further reduce greenhouse gas emissions to meet its targets. The Big Moves approach is being used by many other leading cities and communities, so Whistler is in good company as it embarks on this strategic path.

Climate Action Big Moves Strategy

Community Energy and Climate Action Plan

The Community Energy and Climate Action Plan is designed to help Whistler become more energy efficient over the next 50 years through a phased, practical approach to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The plan also guides how Whistler will adapt to the impacts of climate change that are already heading our way. Implementing this plan will require cooperation from all agencies and residents in the community.

Tackling climate change is a priority for the RMOW, and implementing actions from the Community Energy and Climate Action Plan are embedded into work plans across the organization.

Community Energy and Climate Action Plan

Why we need action now:

Whistler's continued success relies on the collective commitment of residents, businesses, and decision-makers to take bold action to reduce energy use. BC’s and Whistler’s climate is already changing and more significant change is anticipated in the future. Research projects the following three key climate changes for Whistler over the next 25 to 55 years:

• Increase in frequency and intensity of heavy rain events
• Longer, hotter and drier summers
• Milder winters, with increased precipitation falling as rain near valley bottom, while snowpack at higher elevation sees limited change

Overall, the annual average temperature in the Whistler region is projected to warm by about 3°C by 2050, compared to the recent past. The potential impacts of a changing climate are:

• threat of wildfire
• changes in snow conditions and
• seasonal weather instability.

Incentives and rebates

Learn about the many incentives and rebates to help you move to cleaner transportation choices and low carbon buildings.

View incentives and rebates

Other ways to reduce your footprint

• Reduce, reuse, compost and recycle
• Use water wisely

Energy and GHG performance

The RMOW has tracked Whistler's energy and GHG performance since 2000. View reports.

Contact

climatechange@whistler.ca