A new round of climate action funding encourages local governments to attempt larger projects.
The province announced earlier this week that they will provide nearly $72 million through the Local Government Climate Action Program, a program aiming to help local communities lower emissions, turn to clean-energy sources and prepare for a changing climate.
This funding comes as part of Budget 2024.
Minister of Environment and Climate Change strategy George Heyman says many sources of emissions are local in nature.
“By providing the next three years of Local Government Climate Action Program funding upfront this year, we can build a more sustainable and climate-friendly future for British Columbians,” said Heyman.
For this funding, the province is giving the money away in a lump sum instead of disbursing it annually, with hopes it will give local governments more confidence in making these projects.
They add the projects need to be aligned with CleanBC and/or climate adaptation objectives.
To learn more about the program, click here.
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