2025-2029 Surrey Financial Plan

STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK

• In 2023, all waste hauler trucks moved to consuming RNG produced from Surrey’s Biofuel Facility. The Surrey Biofuel Facility, opened in 2018, stands as a pioneering example of closed-loop organic waste management. This cutting-edge facility uses the latest anaerobic digestion technology to convert organic waste into renewable natural gas ("RNG") and compost. By processing 70,000 tonnes of food scrap waste, the City has prevented 28,000 tonnes of GHGs which is comparable to taking 8,500 cars off the road. The RNG produced from the facility powers the City's waste collection trucks, contributing to Surrey's commitment to clean energy and serving as a shining example of circular economy; • Opened in 2021, the award-winning Clayton Community Centre is Canada's largest non-residential Passive House green building standard certified project. The 76,000 sq. ft. facility integrates recreation, library, arts, and parks services into a highly energy-efficient hub in Clayton Heights. Its compact design, strategic shading, and optimized layout minimize energy consumption while maximizing comfort and sustainability. Thoughtfully designed with a human-centric approach, the facility seamlessly integrates the City of Surrey's community services-recreation, library, arts, and fitness; • In 2018, the City was one of the first municipalities to adopt the BC Energy Step Code, with requirements for higher levels of energy efficiency in new construction, compared to the BC Building Code minimum. A Low Carbon Energy System Policy was also implemented for large (Part 3) multi-unit residential buildings to encourage sustainable alternatives to fossil fuel heating. In 2021, new standards came into effect for detached homes and small (Part 9) multi-unit residential buildings to meet Step 3 of the Energy Step Code. Implementing the Zero Carbon Step Code is a priority included in the CCAS, to further reduce GHG emissions from buildings in space and hot water heating systems; • Surrey continues to lead in electric vehicle (“EV”) infrastructure and policy. In 2019, it became one of the first cities in BC to require all new residential developments to include EV-ready parking. Today, Surrey provides three DC Fast Charging stations and 56 Level 2 chargers, with 33 more Level 2 stations planned over the next four years. The City is also electrifying its fleet, currently operating 10 battery EVs, 11 plug-in hybrids, and 4 hybrid vehicles, with a corporate fleet electrification strategy in development; • Surrey City Energy is a City-owned utility providing heating to buildings in Surrey's City Centre. The City is undertaking the design of a new energy centre that will convert waste heat from the sewer system to renewable low-carbon energy by tapping into this sustainable energy source in our sewers. The facility is

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