Energy/GHGs

Many Ottawa commuters use transit, walk or cycle to work

Commuting by car remains a significant environmental issue in Ottawa

Cycling, walking and vehicle ownership rates vary greatly across the City

Vehicle ownership correlates strongly with income

Household consumption of water has declined continuously and significantly since 2007

Some significant climate change trends are evident in Ottawa

Community Green House Gas Emissions have decreased by more than the short-term targets between 2012 and 2018

There is a large variation in the energy intensity of public-sector institutional buildings

Ottawa’s number of LEED-certified new constructions has been decreasing substantially in recent years.

Solar capacity has grown significantly, but still meets only a small proportion of demand