Action Plan - FCM

Town of Banff Local Action Plan
• Up to half of Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions are under the direct or indirect influence of
municipal governments.
• Fuel used for transportation is the greatest source of a community’s energy consumption and
greenhouse gas emissions.
• The types of energy we use and the way we use energy directly impacts Banff’s
sustainability.
• The consumption of energy represents a significant day-to-day expenditure (specific
examples will be provided).
• Burning fossil fuels results in air pollution and health impacts.
• A community is constrained by the ability to obtain sustainable supplies of energy.
• Local generation of renewable energy presents opportunities for local business
developments and self-sufficiency.
• Implementing renewable energy technologies contributes to Banff becoming a model of
environmentally responsible practices.
Individual actions to reduce energy consumption help: working together we will make a
difference.
All communications will be integrated with the deliverables of the Towards a Sustainable Banff
communications strategy and be delivered with the consistent Towards a Sustainable Banff
branding
and logo.
The Sheltair Group Page
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