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Environment
Environment
Community energy use in 2022 realized a statistical increase compared to 2021 levels which is largely attributed to a increase in passenger vehicles and natural gas consumption. As the community has a target to reduce total energy consumption by 10% versus 2007 levels, the energy use result is not currently meeting desired performance target and is trending away from this target as we see a return to pre-pandemic levels of visitation and operation. Whistler’s population equivalent returned to pre-pandemic levels in 2022, which resulted in emissions by population equivalent to be comparable to 2019.
Why we monitor this
Non-renewable energy sources have an impact on future energy supplies, as well as ecosystem and human health, locally and abroad. Even large renewable projects such as hydroelectric dams have significant impacts on land and aquatic ecosystems. Whistler’s ability to reduce dependence on energy resources will help the community to better adapt to future price shocks, reduce overall environmental impact and avoid associated negative health issues.
What this measures
Total energy used includes electricity delivered, the energy used to generate space and water heating/cooling, transportation energy for the RMOW’s larger fleets of vehicles and an estimate of vehicle transportation energy used within the boundaries of the community. This indicator accounts only for the energy consumed within the boundaries of the RMOW, and does not account for the energy used in the production and transportation of products consumed within the resort.
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