Medium and Heavy Duty Transportation Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Guide for Local Governments
With support from FortisBC and Sitka Foundation, CEA is pleased to release this practical guide for local governments and policy makers on commercial transportation market transformation.
Local governments have a unique opportunity to drive decarbonization in the commercial transportation sector, and this resource summarizes precisely how, including:
Lead
Optimize local government fleet operations through efficiency measures and switch to low or no carbon fuels.
Enable
Consider locations for alternative fuel refueling facilities and provide policy support.
Invest & Save
Seek opportunities to invest in cost-effective fuel solutions.
Manage
Explore transportation demand management approaches appropriate for medium and heavy duty fleets.
Promote & Inform
Be aware of and promote innovative approaches being implemented in private fleets.
The Transportation Guide will help Local Governments by providing detailed information regarding:
- levers to reduce emissions
- best technologies for different applications
- carbon credit and funding opportunities
- BC success stories
Finally, the Guide outlines a task list for assessing viability of low carbon fleets in Local Governments.
