Want to stay involved as we move toward a Renewable Regina? We will be seeking community feedback on how best to implement many of the actions outlined in the Energy & Sustainability Framework. Visit Be Heard ReginaOpens in new window to sign up and be notified.
We all have a role to play.
How we get around, the daily choices we make, and how we engage with others all have an impact. Here are some ways you can help move towards a Renewable Regina.
At Home
Improving your home's energy efficiency is an effective way to save money, make your home more comfortable.
Seal Up Your Home & Save |
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Replace Old Light Bulbs with Low-energy Lights |
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Replace Your Furnace Filter |
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Getting Around Town
Transportation, including personal and commercial vehicles, makes up 26 per cent of energy use in Regina. We all need to get places, but how we get there makes a big impact.
Prioritize walking and cycling. |
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Plan ahead |
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Hop on the bus – kids ride free |
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Share the road |
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Consider joining a car-share co-operative |
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In the Community
Connecting with neighbours, local businesses, and organizations takes your impact further.
Buy local |
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Get involved in community groups |
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Participate in workshops and events |
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Learn about Climate Change
Why does addressing climate change matter?
The bad news: Climate change is an unprecedented threat to global social, economic, and environmental systems. It endangers human health, public safety, infrastructure, and livelihoods, as well as the world's biodiversity and ecosystems. As the earth continues to warm due to human-caused greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, the frequency and severity of these dangers grow.
The good news: Communities around the world, including Regina, are working together to reduce emissions that contribute to these dangers.
Climate Change Mitigation & Adaptation
Climate change mitigation means addressing the causes of climate change. This involves reducing GHG emissions to slow, stop, and even reverse the effects of climate change.
Our Community Emissions
The first step to creating our path to net zero was to measure and understand the community’s emissions. To do this, a “baseline” year – 2016 – was selected based on a number of factors such as available data. Then, all current plans and policies were projected to estimate their impact on our community emissions until the year 2050. In 2016, Regina’s community emissions in 2016 were more than 5 million tonnes with no signs of decreasing.
Learn about the Energy & Sustainability Framework
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Energy & Sustainability Framework include?
Glossary
Building envelope – all parts of the house that separate the inside from the outside. This means, exterior walls, foundation, roof, windows and doors.