The City has committed to be carbon neutral in its corporate operations by 2012.

The City has achieved milestone 4 (Implementation Phase) of a 5‐phase process established by the federal Partners for Climate Protection program with set targets for green house reductions of 10 percent corporately and 2% community reductions from 2002 levels by 2012.

The majority of civic buildings have undergone energy audits and are now being upgraded to reduce energy consumption through the City’s Sustainable Energy Management Plan.

The City of Prince George developed a pilot program to promote green construction and energy efficient building practices in the residential sector. A pilot rebate program provided incentives for home builders to become Built Green™ registered and incentives to new home owners building energy efficient homes under the Built Green program.

City transit policies, including “Free Fare for Clean Air”, U‐Passes for CNC and UNBC, and the bus idling policy all contribute to reducing overall vehicle emissions.

City as Support or Participant

The Prince George Cycling club in conjunction with the City of Prince George hosted the 2nd annual Bike To Work Week event this year to encourage motorists to ride their bike to work.

The City has partnered with University of Northern BC and the Pacific Institute for Climate
Solutions (PICS) in the development of a Climate Change Adaptation Plan for the City of Prince George.

Community Complimentary Strategies

Solar BC highlighted solar hot water heating applications located in Prince George.

Regional District of Fraser Fort George installation of landfill gas management system at
Foothills landfill and investigating capture and alternative uses for gas.

Actions to Address Gaps

Encourage community reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and energy reduction.