FAQs

A CEEP is a comprehensive, long-term plan to improve energy efficiency, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and foster local green energy solutions in our community. 

Understanding where we are: The CEEP will outline how much energy we currently use in our community the type of energy we currently use, and how much we currently contribute to climate change by releasing greenhouse gas emissions.

Describing where we are going: Fredericton will continue to grow and change dynamically over the next 30 years. The CEEP will anticipate how much energy might be consumed to fuel this growth, where the energy will come from, and how much GHG emissions could be released as a result of our ongoing energy consumption habits based on current practices and policies.

Deciding where we want to be: The CEEP will outline goals and targets that describe how the community of Fredericton aspires to change by 2050. The plan will guide our efforts to reduce our overall energy consumption and contribution to climate change.

Determining how we will get there: The CEEP will outline steps to move the community in the right direction toward achieving our climate change goals and targets by outlining strategies, policies, and measures that can be undertaken by the community including the City, residents, businesses, and other organizations.

Providing a framework to measure progress: An important outcome to a long-term plan is to measure the actions being taken, and if they are moving the community towards the stated vision, goals and targets. The CEEP will outline an implementation and monitoring plan for tracking progress over time.

The benefits of reducing our energy consumption and GHG emissions include:

· Lower energy costs for residents and businesses

· Creating local economic development opportunities in energy efficiency and green energy

Supporting Fredericton’s long-term goals of becoming a more sustainable, diverse, safe and welcoming community

· Reducing vulnerability to energy markets through reduced reliance on fossil fuels

The City of Fredericton is committed to taking action to reduce our community’s contribution to climate change. The CEEP offers a path for the community to follow in order to keep this commitment.