Corporation Decarbonization at the Town of Banff: Home Runs and Headaches
9:30 - 10:15
Workshop Session A
In 2019, the Town of Banff adopted an ambitious goal to reduce corporate facilities emissions from 2016 levels by 50% by 2030. This goal has mostly been achieved already – however, future progress is expected to be much more challenging.
Town staff will present an overview of our current facilities decarbonization strategy, describe some of the flagship projects as well as external factors that have contributed to our success so far, and discuss the new challenges we will need to confront to achieve future GHG reductions through an economic and affordability lens.
Michael Hay | MSc, PGeo
Manager, Environment
Michael has been the Manager of Environment for the Town of Banff since 2019. He is passionate about a variety of urban sustainability issues including sustainable transportation, climate action, water quality and security, and waste reduction – all of which are critical issues for the Banff town site and Banff National Park overall. Michael has led many of Banff’s recent sustainability projects including Roam Transit’s new bus garage, a new biomass heating facility, and several solar energy projects. He works closely with Banff’s Council and Administration to continue Banff’s quest to be a model environmental community.