Banff
Energy and climate action
Renewable Energy Transition Roadmap
In January 2019, council adopted a new Environmental Master Plan that includes community-wide goals of achieving 30% emissions reductions by 2030, and 80% by 2050 (relative to 2016 emissions levels) and the goal of achieving 100% renewable energy by 2050. The Renewable Energy Transition Roadmap is a long-term technical blueprint that provides pathways to achieving these ambitious goals.
The Renewable Energy transition roadmap outlines 30 actions to achieve these ambitious goals that fall under the following categories.
Energy Efficient Buildings
Local low-carbon energy
Importing renewable energy
Low carbon transportation
Rebates and incentive programs
Commercial Rebates
Businesses can take advantage of rebates offered by the Town to Banff to improve the environmental efficiency of commercial properties
Fruit Tree Replacement Program
An incentive program to remove fruit trees in Banff and replace them with native, non-fruit bearing trees at no cost to homeowners has been offered when funding is available.
Residential Rebates
Town of Banff residents may apply for rebates for environmentally-friendly products.
Solar Incentive Program
The Town of Banff has a program to encourage property owners to install solar systems that produce renewable electricity.
FireSmart Tree Replacement Incentive
An incentive program is available for residential property owners to reduce wildfire hazards by removing conifer trees and replacing them with deciduous trees.
Wildlife and Ecosystems
Human-Wildlife coexistance plan
The Bow Valley is an increasingly desirable destination for people to visit, live and recreate. This is in part due to its proximity to Calgary, as well as its reputation as a world class tourist destination. Both people and wildlife concentrate their movements along the valley bottoms, which can lead to human-wildlife occurrences, displacement of wildlife from important habitats, and human-caused mortality. Managers in the Bow Valley have taken innovative approaches to improve human-wildlife coexistence through a variety of actions, including improved garbage management, reductions of human use in corridors, highway mitigations, and proactive education.
Zero Waste Trail Program
Residential waste diversion
Non-residential waste diversion
Single use items and packaging reduction
Reducing consumption
Pedestrian bin waste streams
Construction, renovation and demolition materials
Material management and emissions
Banff’s goal is to divert 70% of waste from landfill by 2028 and send zero waste to landfill by 2050. The Town of Banff is working to eliminate waste sources, while supporting and growing our local share, repair, and reuse economy. The program has the following seven focus areas: