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www.communityenergy.bc.ca Collaborative Rural Community Energy Planning: The Health Benefits of Walking the Talk Patricia Dehnel MCIP RPP, Senior Energy Specialist / Community Relations Manager Community Energy Association Anita Ely BSc BTech CPHI(C), Specialist Environmental Health Officer Healthy Communities, Interior Health November 6, 2018
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Collaborative Rural Community Energy Planning:
The Health Benefits of Walking the Talk
Patricia Dehnel MCIP RPP,
Senior Energy Specialist / Community Relations Manager
Community Energy Association
Anita Ely BSc BTech CPHI(C),
Specialist Environmental Health Officer
Healthy Communities, Interior HealthNovember 6, 2018
www.communityenergy.bc.ca
Partnerships
Local Government Regional District Interior Health First Nations
Utilities School Districts
Ministry of Transportation
BC Transit Chambers of Commerce
Large Employers Community Groups
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SMART Plan
• Specific • Measureable • Achievable • Realistic • Timely
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Climate Action Charter
Most BC local governments are signatories to the Climate Action Charter
Climate commitments for: • Corporate emissions • Community emissions • Complete communities
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RDCK Energy Costs, 2016
$224 million per year spent in RDCK $3,764 per capita per year
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Healthy Built Environment / Alternative Transportation
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Built Environments vs Healthy Built Environments
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Village of Salmo Strategic Energy Emissions Planning
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Salmo Pedestrian Bridge Est. July 1, 2017
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Active Transportation Planning Principles
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Health Outcomes
Obesity/ Body Mass Index
Unintentional injury
Premature death
Respiratory disease
Mental health
Social cohesion & connection
Quality of life
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Health Outcomes
Cost of Living
Food Insecurity
Cost to Health Care System
GHG Emissions
Health Equity
Affordable Housing Options
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Healthier Minds in Healthier Bodies in Healthier Environments
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Leveraging the Co-Benefits of Climate Action for Healthy Communities
Deborah Harford, [email protected]
Patricia Dehnel, [email protected]
Anita Ely, [email protected]
Stephanie Slaman, [email protected]
Carol Suhan, [email protected]
Sara Barron, [email protected]
