1. Why is EAC working on Green Jobs?
Kitchen Table Sessions
May 31, 2014
Mark Butler
Ecology Action Centre

8. EGSPA Goal updates 25 total goals – 4 new in 2012
11 goals considered to be achieved
In some cases, 2012 EGSPA amendments results in goal changes which affected completion status).
14 goals in progress

9. EGSPA Goals achieved during 2012-2013
Canada Wide Standards for Particulate Matter and Ozone
Airborne fine particulate matter
12% protected land by 2015
The Parks and Protected Areas plan ensures protection of more than 13% of the province by 2015
Contaminated Sites Regulations brought into effect

10. Goals modified during 2012 amendments
Nitrogen oxide emissions
2009 goal achieved. Reduction target for 2015 has been achieved.
Sulphur dioxide emissions
2010 target achieved. Targets for 2015 and 2020 added during 2012 EGSPA amendments.
Wastewater treatment facilities
92% of municipal wastewater treatment facilities have met this target

11. EGSPA Goals in progress
Renewable electricity
Energy efficiency rating system in NS Building Code Regulations
Updated provisions in Building Code expected Dec. 31, 2013
GHG emissions
GHG output in 2011 is estimated to have been Mtonnes. GHG output declined 11.6% between

12. Goals in progress continued
Mercury
2012 emissions were 93.9kg, below the permitted limit of 100kg.
Municipal drinking water supplies
86% of municipal drinking water supplies met treatment standards.
Solid-waste disposal rate
2012 disposal rate was 394kg/person

13. New EGSPA goals for 2013 Cleaner Energy Framework
Green Economy Strategy by 2014
20% of money spent on food in Nova Scotia is spent on locally produced food by 2020
Number of local farms increased by 5% by 2020

14. Review of Key Jurisdictions/Literature – Recurring Themes
Economy and environment need not be alternatives (an outdated view), but can complement each other.
A green(er) economy means “greening” all sectors, not only environmental goods and services.
Regulatory certainty - well-designed regulation triggers investment.
Energy and resource productivity (efficiency).
Resilience to climate change reduces fiscal /economic risk.
Most “greened jobs” are not new occupations, but new skills.
Measurements will evolve to evaluate a green(er) economy.

15. The Vision
A prosperous and innovative Nova Scotia, with an enviable social fabric, standard of living, diversity and sustainability. The Green Economy Strategy should build upon the following:
create a low-carbon economy;
use policy and regulatory certainty to trigger business investment;
maintain and enhance the value of our natural resources, environments and ecosystems; and
improve quality of life and well-being.
This strategy is about greening of sectors across the economy, and the integration of environmental, economic and social goals.
-Green Economy Strategy Working Group

16. Focus Areas
Focus Area #1: Promote the value of regulatory certainty for innovation and cost predictability.
Focus Area #2: Develop the clean technology sector.
Focus Area #3: Promote energy and resource efficiency as an enabler for economic growth.
Focus Area #4: Accelerate the greening of companies, products and services.
These can be removed if we haven’t had sufficient internal consultation.