Burlington
Environment, Infrastructure and Community Services
Corporate Management Plan - Energy-Efficient Development
EICS-06-22
Executive summary
- This report presents data on energy and greenhouse gas emissions from corporate operations in 2021, including a comparison to 2020 and 2018 (baseline).
- The method of presenting the data (Appendix A) is consistent with Ontario Regulation 507/18 which requires municipalities to report and publish energy consumption data and greenhouse gas emissions annually.
- Also included is an update to the measures identified in the Corporate Energy and Emissions Management Plan (CEEMP) that was approved by Council in July 2019.
Climate implications
- Overall emissions for the City’s facilities corporate emissions increased by 6% (330 tonnes equivalent carbon dioxide – t eCO²) from 2020 to 2021 but remain 20% (1405t eCO²) below 2018 CEEMP baseline levels. [See Figures on Page 22 & 23].
- Burlington Transit Fleet emissions increased by less than 1% (37t eCO²) from 2020 to 2021 and the corporate fleet by 10% (182t eCO²). [See Figures on Page 23 & 24].