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Community Energy and Emissions Reduction Strategy (CEERS) The City of Langford has demonstrated its commitment to taking action on climate change by becoming a signatory to the Climate Action Charter, adopting a sustainability-focussed Official Community Plan (OCP), and most recently, by developing a Community Energy and Emissions Reduction Strategy (CEERS). Planning a liveable, sustainable, transit-oriented community, encouraging green building technologies, and implementing innovative infrastructure technologies highlight Langford’s energy and emissions reduction planning. Langford’s energy and emissions reduction targets were established through an extensive planning process supported by two key funders: The BC Ministry of Community and Rural Development and BC Hydro. In addition to funding assistance, these organizations devoted significant expertise and guidance to ensure that Langford’s CEERS serves as a valuable model for other communities. In March 2009, Langford engaged local consulting firm Jordan Fisher and Associates to lead key technical components of the planning process. Langford also established a multi-disciplinary steering committee made up of staff, members of Council, stakeholders, representatives of the general public, BC Hydro, and the Ministry of Community and Rural Development. A public workshop and an open house gave citizens the opportunity to provide input on the CEERS project. The key elements that make up Langford’s CEERS are: Community Energy Vision Energy, and GHG baseline inventory Overarching principles, targets and actions 10, 20, and 30 year Community Energy and GHG emissions reduction targets and actions GHG Emissions Forecast Langford’s Green Action Initiatives City of Langford is currently working on an amending bylaw to include in the OCP aggressive 10, 20, and 30 year targets and actions to reduce GHG emissions and energy consumption. Now that the City of Langford has a strategy in place, the next steps are to establish implementation work plans, continue to build public awareness and engagement, develop a monitoring and reporting protocol, and explore partnership opportunities in order to implement CEERS. To download the Draft CEERS report click here Related Articles: New Sportsplex Ceremony Draws A Crowd - The new facility features a family entertainment centre housing a 20-lane family bowling facility, and ice arena that will seat 500 people. Goldstream Avenue Fountain: Night Pictures - See the beautiful colours of the fountain at night through this series of photos. COMING SOON! - Goldstream Fountain live video online Goudy Branch Library - Langford is privileged to have a new express concept library in the city centre: the Goudy Branch of the Greater Victoria Public Library. It’s Goldstream Station Market Time Again! - Goldstream Station Market is located in the heart of downtown Langford on Bryn Maur Road at Goldstream Avenue, and features fresh local produce and a great variety of creations from local artisans and crafters. HP + Langford = Everything is Possible - Ever wonder how the City of Langford deals with the thousands of paper documents it receives each year? Microsoft Case Study on Langford City Hall - Read the case study and see what technology we’re using when dealing with your documents. Other News: City of Langford Campfire Regulations 2010 Holiday Office Hours Notice of Public Hearing POSTPONED Bid Package #2 - Structural Steel - Invitation To Tender Arch A Welcoming Addition Dunford Traffic Advisory Watermain work along Millstream Rd Construction Begins for the New City Centre Park – Sportsplex facility! Claim your Home Owner Grant 2009 Annual Report Roundabouts and Traffic Circles Explore Langford By Bike 2010 Calendar of Events Council and Committee Meeting Schedule Affordable Housing Program Webcam at City Centre Park is Live! Nortel Case Study on Langford City Hall Langford expands Wi-Fi hotspots to City Centre Park! Langford Trolley News New Resident Information Langford launches Wi-Fi hotspots in downtown core! Burning Information 2007/2008 OCP Review Updated Everyone on the same page Mayor and Council