The CVRD has targeted a 25% reduction in energy consumption below the 2012 baseline by 2018.

This is equivalent to a 13,279 gigajoule (GJ) reduction in overall energy use which will provide cumulative savings of over $2.27M, and reduce greenhouse gas emission by 28% below 2007 levels. 
 
CVRD’s 2014-2018 Corporate Strategic Plan includes the following Actions related to Energy Management:

• Complete a Climate Change Adaptation Strategy,
• Authorize the 2015 Strategic Energy Management Plan, and
• Complete a Corporate Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Strategy.

The goals of CVRD's Energy Management Program are to:

• Reduce operating costs,
• Become more efficient with energy use,
• Eliminate Waste,
• Reduce greenhouse gas emission, and
• Promote a culture of energy conservation

The CVRD has maintained Carbon Neutral operations for 2015.