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Develop a master plan for reducing the reliance on natural gas for all facilities and implement a solar energy project
City of Maple Ridge Corporate Plan

Description

This key result focuses on assessments of city facilities and planning for replacement of natural gas with other systems to implement lower-carbon solutions and reduce costs over time. As well the result looks at the feasibility of a solar energy project at a City facility to improve the use of renewable energy sources to reduce costs.

KR End Date

10/1/27

KR External Update

The plan to reduce reliance on natural gas has been completed.  The work related to the implementation of a solar energy project is still underway and is currently in phase 1.  Staff are collaborating with BC Hydro to explore the various Solar configuration options, review Hydro incentives for these options, and then conduct a feasibility study to enable the City to be eligible to receive Hydro incentives.  This work will also ensure the best location for the solar panels. The project will take several months to complete when initial analysis is done, but will still be dependent on factors such as availability of grants to fund portions of the project and review by Council.  

Initiatives

Complete
Develop master plan to reduce reliance on natural gas for all facilities
City of Maple Ridge Corporate Plan | Completed 3/31/25
In Progress
Implement a solar energy project for a municipal facility
City of Maple Ridge Corporate Plan | 1/1/26 - 10/1/27