#1Manitoba Climate and Green Plan A Made-in-Manitoba solution Presentation to the Association of Manitoba Municipalities April 16, 2021 $ Images ges Getty Images Manitoba iSt by Getty#2VISION Manitoba will be Canada's cleanest, greenest and most climate resilient province. STRATEGIC APPROACH Lead and innovate in sustainable development. Climate Jobs THE FOUR PILLARS Water Nature KEYSTONES Clean Energy Carbon Pricing Innovation & Cleantech Financing & Investment Agriculture & Land Use Wetlands & Watersheds Parks & Protected Areas Wild Species & Habitat Sector Emissions Reductions Adaptation Skills & Training Green Infrastructure Flood & Drought Water Quality Forests & Natural Areas Conservation IMPLEMENTATION Expert Advisory Commission Carbon Savings Account FOUNDATIONS Knowledge and Foresight Education and Awareness Sectors & Communities Measuring Results Framework of the Climate and Green Plan Planning and Adaptations Manitoba Local and Indigenous Knowledge#3Implementing the Plan Measuring Progress Each keystone proposes an expected result to help focus our efforts. Climate more clean energy use in Manitoba ⚫ emissions reductions due to carbon pricing ⚫ overall emissions reductions for Manitoba and in identified sectors ⚫ increased climate resiliency in Manitoba Water maintenance and enhancement of our healthy agro-ecosystem ⚫ healthy, sustainable wetlands and watersheds • ⚫ effective forecasting, mitigation and response to flooding and drought ⚫ clean water throughout Manitoba for drinking, habitat, recreation, and economic development Jobs ⚫ growth in the clean technology sector ⚫ increased private sector investment in the green economy ⚫ increase in green economy jobs ⚫ more green infrastructure projects Nature • Manitoba families enjoy a greater connection with nature, natural tourism healthy wildlife populations and biodiverse ecosystems ⚫ healthy and productive forests and natural areas Manitoba support for active conservation efforts Manitoba#4Expert Advisory Council (EAC) Independent group of experts with a mandate to provide advice and recommendations to the Minister on the Government of Manitoba's Climate and Green Plan. Report on the Carbon Savings Account -June 2019 Recommendations for a Provincial Water Management Strategy for Manitoba – March 2021 - Oversight on Manitoba Watershed Plans Manitoba#5Carbon Savings Account Over a 5 year period 1MT reduction in carbon through government supported action. . . Report on the Carbon Savings Account - 2023 What is not accomplished is carried over to address in the next carbon savings cycle. Next targets to be set in 2 years. Manitoba#6Highlights - Achievements under the Climate and Green Plan . . . Establishing Efficiency Manitoba Launching North America's First Carbon Savings Account Renewable Fuels The Efficient Trucking Program Lake Manitoba and Lake St Martin Outlet Channel The Schools Capital Support Program Further developing MB's clean, green hydroelectricity Manitoba#7Climate Manitoba's Emissions Profile Manitoba#8Clean Energy Actions Manitoba's Clean Energy Advantage Efficiency Manitoba Green Heating Electrification of Winnipeg Transit Community Energy Planning Off-grid Communities Exporting clean Manitoba hydroelectricity to neighbouring jurisdictions to reduce their fossil fuel use and greenhouse gas emissions. New stand-alone agency to help households and businesses reduce energy consumption and save money. Support to households and businesses to purchase green heating options such as geothermal heat pumps. Increasing the number of fully electric city buses in Winnipeg. Helping municipalities better understand local energy needs and identify opportunities to conserve energy. Exploring options to replace diesel generators with clean renewable energy in off-grid communities. Manitoba#9GHG Emissions from Electricity Generated by Province MT CO2e 40 36.2 35 30 25 20 20 15 16.1 10 7.01 4.45 5 3.71 1.13 0.69 0.26 0.04 0.003 0 AB SK NS ON NB NL BC QC MB PE National Inventory Report 2020 Manitoba#10Sector TRANSPORT AGRICULTURE 2019 MANITOBA GHG EMISSIONS PROFILE TRANSPORT IAGRICULTURE STATIONARY COMBUSTION ktCO2e 9,117 6,650 STATIONARY COMBUSTION 4,126 IPPU WASTE FUGITIVES TOTAL 992 1,358 404 22,647 STATIONARY COMBUSTION 18% FUGITIVES WASTE 2% IPPU 5% 6% AGRICULTURE 29% IPPU WASTE FUGITIVES TRANSPORT 40% Manitoba#1150.0% 45.0% 2019 GHG Emissions Profile (%) Manitoba versus Canada 40.3% 40.0% 35.0% 29.7% 29.4% 30.0% 25.0% 20.0% 18.2% 43.6% 15.0% 10.0% 8.1% 5.0% 7.4% 6.0% 4.4% 3.8% 1.8% 7.4% 0.0% TRANSPORT AGRICULTURE STATIONARY COMBUSTION IPPU WASTE FUGITIVES Manitoba Canada Manitoba#12Mt CO2e Measuring results Manitoba's Target: 1,000,000 tonnes 23.0 22.5 22.0 21.5 21.0 20.5 2017 emissions 20.0 19.5 19.0 2015 2016 2017 Jan 1, 2018 2018 2019 2020 Dec 31, 2022 ■■■Navius 2019 gTech Reference Case 1 Mt ■■■ECCC 2018 Additional Measures Reference Case 1 Mt CSA Pathway 2021 2022 Data Source: 2018 Additional Measures Reference Case & Navius Research Inc. Forecast & Navius Research Inc. Modelling and Analysis 2019.#13CLIMATE ACTION Emissions Reductions Adaptation Manitoba#14Emissions Reductions: . Key Provincial Actions Manitoba Hydro - Coal and Natural Gas Thermal Generation Phase-Out - Transportation - Renewable Fuels - - Increased ethanol content • Increased biodiesel content Agriculture - Management Plans Supporting the City of Winnipeg investigation into alternatives for the Brady Road Resource Management Facility for methane use. Manitoba#15Carbon Pricing - Market Signals Manitoba's carbon price currently set by the Federal Government under the backstop carbon price - - Current Federal Price $40 per tonne of carbon (up from $30 last year) New Federal Proposal • . Increase the carbon price by $15 per year starting in 2023 ($65) Rises to $170 per tonne of carbon pollution in 2030. Manitoba's previous carbon pricing proposal: - - Flat fixed rate per tonne that accounts for MB investment in clean hydro An output-based pricing system for large industrial emitters The MB plan projected to reduce emissions by 80,000 tonnes more that the federal imposed plan by 2022. Manitoba is awaiting a decision from the Federal Court - was our pricing system unfairly assessed by the federal government? Manitoba#16. Carbon Reduction Incentives Funding Programs for Investments - le) Conservation and Climate Fund, Building Sustainable Communities Efficient Trucking Program Efficiency Manitoba - Building Energy Improvements - - Expanded program options for building owners Extensive opportunities to support home improvements for low income and indigenous Rebate Programs for energy improvements Supports for industry to reduce emissions and energy Manitoba#17. Energy Efficiency Programs for Buildings Manitoba established Efficiency Manitoba (EM) under The Efficiency Manitoba Act, to implement and support energy efficiency initiatives in the province: EM officially commenced operations on April 1, 2020 EM offers electric and natural gas efficiency programs for residential, commercial, industrial and agricultural customers to make their homes and businesses more energy efficient. - Retrofit Programs - New Construction including energy modeling and incentives for new homes. Manitoba#18. Energy Efficiency Programs for Buildings Canada's Low Carbon Economy Leadership Fund Cost share up to 50% of EM's natural gas efficiency programming over the three-year plan period up to 2022/23 - Major focus on energy improvements for schools Manitoba tax credits - Green Energy Equipment Tax Credit to help Manitobans choose proven technology Refundable 15% tax credit for geothermal capital installation plus a tax credit for made in Manitoba equipment. - Refundable 10% tax credit for solar thermal energy systems Manitoba#19Building Codes Manitoba's Expert Advisory Council recommended modernizing the provincial building codes to support the Climate and Green Plan objectives. Modernizing codes provides long term benefits: - energy performance improvements - increase resiliency Manitoba ratified Regulatory Reconciliation and Cooperation Table (RCT) Agreement committing to: - - adopt the most current national building codes; and harmonize code requirements across provincial and territorial jurisdictions and federally Manitoba#20Changing Climate in Manitoba Fire Species at risk 500L Infrastructure Flood Drought and low water levels Manitoba#21$ Billion Catastrophic Losses in Canada 4.0 3.5 Estimated Trend 3.0 Eastern Ice Storm 2.5 2.0 Alberta and Toronto Floods Ontario Wind and Rain 1.5 Quebec Floods 1.0 0.5 0.0 1983 1985 1987 1989 1991 1993 1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2005 2007 2009 2011 2013 2015* Manitoba#22Climate Resiliency . Resiliency required to absorb changing climate and more frequent severe extremes Resilient infrastructure system is essential to cope with future extreme events Understanding the changes and impacts on the built and natural environment Plan and invest to ensure the integrity of the built environment and support natural systems for added resiliency Manitoba#23ADAPTATION Actions Climate Knowledge Sustainable & Climate Ready Communities Sustainable Agriculture • . • • • Supporting prairie based information hubs Helping with baseline information Incorporating Indigenous knowledge Supporting municipalities to be more resilient Designing climate resilient communities. Manitoba#24Building Manitoba's Adaptation Capacity and Expertise Building regional capacity and expertise to increase adaptation action and resilience . Strong partnerships with other prairie provinces and federal government to augment investment in capacity building and prairie expertise. Working through service providers to deliver Facilitate knowledge to action • Key actions: 1. 2. 3. Training and capacity building: Funding to support action for Municipalities and their partners (ie. Watersheds Districts) Manitoba#25Building Manitoba's Adaptation Capacity and Expertise - Key Actions 1) Facilitate knowledge to action: . • • Climate Atlas of Canada www.climateatlas.ca Reliable data on a changing climate Prairie Regional Adaptation Collaborative https://www.prairiesrac.com/ Regional workshops and webinars Climate West https://www.climatewest.ca/ services for climate data, risk analysis and training on using and applying the Manitoba#26Building Manitoba's Adaptation - Capacity and Expertise – Key Actions 2) Training and capacity building: • Survey of municipalities (All One Sky through PRAC) - 55 municipalities responded What you told us - Skills development for staff and supporting staff was identified as critical - Manitoba Climate Resilience Training - training for professional planners, engineers and indigenous representatives 3) Funding to support action for Municipalities and their partners (ie. Watersheds Districts) Resilient Built Infrastructure - Disaster Prevention and Climate Resiliency Fund Other Funds - Building sustainable Communities, Conservation and Climate Fund Natural infrastructure Manitoba#27Natural and Built Systems Wetlands & Watersheds Enhance watershed planning and management. No net loss and maintain as much ecological integrity as we can on landscape. Agriculture & Land Use Growing Outcomes for Watersheds (GROW) and Flood & Drought Water Quality Conservation Trust for Drainage and Water Retention Maintaining as much ecological integrity as we can on the landscape. Assess and enhance systems capacity Managing Excess Nutrients. Shoreline Erosion. Drinking Water Quality. Groundwater and Aquifers Manitoba#28. . • . What to Watch For Manitoba Energy Strategy Additional Efficiency Manitoba programs Green Transportation Strategy Low Carbon Government Support for Municipalities - - - - Climate West for adaptation planning support Additional programs for climate resiliency Ongoing support through programs like Building Sustainable Communities and the Conservation and Climate Fund Support to municipalities to access grants delivered in partnership with International Institute for Sustainable Development and EcoWest Manitoba#29Thank you! To learn more about the Manitoba Climate and Green Plan please visit: www.manitobaclimategreenplan.ca