content-slider-block domain was triggered too early. This is usually an indicator for some code in the plugin or theme running too early. Translations should be loaded at the init action or later. Please see Debugging in WordPress for more information. (This message was added in version 6.7.0.) in /home/nccan/public_html/wp-includes/functions.php on line 6114A $300,000-investment will be delivered by the Niagara Region to accelerate the growth of the Electric Vehicle (EV) sector in the Niagara region. With this investment, Niagara Region will develop an EV strategy with support from an EV battery specialist. This new strategy will focus on building partnerships, developing the infrastructure Read more…
In 2020, three students in the Environmental Management and Assessment program completed a Climate Action Plan (CAP) for Niagara College as part of an Internship with the Office of Sustainability. The CAP identifies mitigation and adaptation and strategies to reduce the short and long-term risk of climate-related impacts.
The City of St. Catharines’ Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan details our progress toward meeting our designated energy conservation goals and our plans to reduce energy and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across corporate operations, including: The plan guides our efforts in conducting business more sustainably, with energy conservation, energy efficiency and Read more…
Working with greenhouse growers to understand energy consumption, operational flow, and cost factors. The intent is to prioritize emissions reduction actions that can be implemented with a high adoption potential.
Increasing capacity of the skilled trades and construction industry by attracting and training talent, and creating greater exposure to building and energy efficiencies to support net-zero retrofits and new construction.
A Community Energy Plan (CEP) is a strategic and comprehensive approach developed by a community to address its energy needs, reduce energy consumption, and promote the use of renewable and sustainable energy sources. It involves assessing the community’s current energy profile, identifying opportunities for energy efficiency improvements, and implementing measures Read more…
A sequence of GHG reduction measures that allow local recreational and cultural facilities to achieve 50% GHG reductions within 10 years and 80% GHG reductions within the next 20 years. Niagara Region is seeking a grant through FCM’s GMF fund which enables the identification of measures to be addressed in Read more…
The Plan/Strategy will determine how to meet the established corporate targets of Net-Zero emissions by 2050 from 2018 levels (in principle). The Plan/Strategy will also identify priority areas, propose recommended actions, and secure funding.
This program is in development to plant 1 million trees across the watershed. The Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority (NPCA) has partnered with municipalities, community groups, government organizations, and environmental organizations to form the Tree Planting Partnership. The program will support Canada’s goal of planting 2 billion trees and help capture/store Read more…
The Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority’s (NPCA) Corporate Climate Change Action Plan (CCAP) is currently under development with a framework established and staff engagements nearly complete. The action plan has three objectives to guide the NPCA in addressing the local impacts due to climate change: build climate change resilience within the Read more…