Abbotsford has received $182,000 from the province in recognition of its commitment to support healthier, more sustainable communities.
“Abbotsford has worked hard to reduce carbon emissions through projects such as the transportation plan, waste management strategies, and promoting urban green spaces,” said Abbotsford MLA Darryl Plecas.
The Climate Action Revenue Incentive Program (CARIP) provides conditional grants to communities that have signed the Climate Action Charter and supports their efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Communities that report publicly on their progress toward meeting their climate action goals are eligible to receive a grant equivalent to 100 per cent of the carbon tax they pay directly.
In March 2015, $6.4 million was provided to B.C. communities. Since 2008, the province has provided more than $25 million through the CARIP and 96 per cent of communities have signed the Climate Action Charter.
To learn more visit http://www.cscd.gov.bc.ca/lgd/greencommunities/carip.htm.