Climate & Sustainability

West Highlands 100% Renewable Energy Plan

Silvermere is a signatory to the West Highlands 100% Renewable Energy Plan, a regional commitment with a 2050 target year. One of the headline regional targets in the Plan is replacing 1,430 gasoline and diesel vehicles by 2030 across the area.

Energy efficiency and home retrofit

• RDWH Regional Energy Efficiency Program (REEP) supports residents accessing energy upgrades.
• Woodstove Exchange Program with free energy assessments.
• BC Energy Step Code, Silvermere is an early adopter.
• Mid-construction blower test rebate for new builds.
• Low Carbon Construction Pilot (2021, in partnership with the City of Brookvale).

Waste, water, and emissions

• Organics curbside program launched 2023 as part of the RDWH Resource Recovery Plan. Verified curbside specs: 240 L green-lid organics cart collected weekly.
• Water Ambassador Program active since 2010, supports water conservation outreach.
• Complete Streets along Lakeshore Avenue, supporting walking and cycling alongside vehicle traffic.

Electric vehicle charging

Silvermere has public EV charging at the Silvermere & District Public Library (1005 3rd Street) and the Visitor Information Centre, installed through the Accelerate Highlands initiative.

Wildfire resilience

Silvermere adopted its Community Wildfire Protection Plan in 2020 and an updated Community Wildfire Resiliency Plan (2025) is now in place. Three Silvermere neighbourhoods have been recognized as FireSmart Neighbourhoods:

• Stellar Place
• Sandalwood Court
• Lindmar Estates

The City offers free FireSmart assessments May through September. Email firehall@silvermere.example to book one.

Extreme heat and air quality

The City has funded three air-quality and cooling shelters for use during extreme heat events and wildfire-smoke periods. Real-time air quality is tracked through provincial monitors, and the City posts advisories through Silvermere Alert during severe events.

Annual climate reporting

The City publishes Local Government Climate Action Program (LGCAP) Annual Reports for 2022, 2023, and 2024. They're available through the City's Reports & Plans section.