GHGs from Corporate Buildings (English, CSV)

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2025-05-07

GHGs from Corporate Buildings | Squamish Community Dashboard This indicator measures the total GHG emissions from all of the District of Squamish's corporate buildings, including emissions related to natural gas usage and electricity. This indicator is affected by growth in the municipality and also year-to-year weather variability. About this target: Reduction of GHG emissions by 45% by 2030 Analysis: The information is compiled as part of our CARIP reporting process. The District has a detailed inventory of municipal buildings that tracks energy use and emissions. Heating Degree Days (HDD) is the driver for changes in GHG emissions from buildings. Although there was an increase in Heating Degree Days (HDD) in 2023 compared to 2022, emissions have largely stabilized due to retrofitting existing facilities and optimizing natural gas usage in those facilities. Reason for monitoring: Buildings account for 28% of community emissions, and two of the six Big Moves in the Community Climate Action Plan (CCAP) are 'Construct Better Buildings' and 'Decarbonize Existing Buildings'. There are many new municipal buildings slated for renovation or construction over the next 5 years, so there…

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