All federal government buildings in Canada will derive their electricity from renewable sources within the next eight years. The target is part of a goal to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 40% by 2030. In a statement, the government said that this would be achieved by "strategic investments in infrastructure and vehicle fleets, green procurement and support for clean technology." This year, the federal government has set aside CAD $1.57bn ($2.1bn) to renovate government buildings and revamp operations in line with its clean-energy objectives. A new Centre for Greening Government will also be established to ensure targets are met.
All federal government buildings in Canada will derive their electricity from renewable sources within the next eight years. The target is part of a goal to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 40% by 2030. In a statement, the government said that this would be achieved by "strategic investments in infrastructure and vehicle fleets, green procurement and support for clean technology." This year, the federal government has set aside CAD $2.1bn ($1.57bn) to renovate government buildings and revamp operations in line with its clean-energy objectives. A new Centre for Greening Government will also be established to ensure targets are met.