City of Winnipeg might look at how to cut fossil fuel use

The City of Winnipeg may soon explore ways to save money on carbon taxes by cutting the fossil fuel consumption of some of its buildings.

A new motion directs staff to report on how much the city can expect to spend on carbon taxes by 2028 and identify energy-efficient retrofits best suited to help cut that cost. If approved, the report would list up to 15 city-owned structures to improve and/or about $80 million worth of retrofit investments.

“I want to have this debate as part of the multi-year budget. I’d like to do some retrofits. Otherwise, you’re literally just handing the money to the federal government (in taxes),” said Coun. Brian Mayes, water, waste and environment committee chairman.

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