Saskatoon 25 year climate plan targets net zero by 2050 with building efficiency and solar

Saskatoon released a 25 year climate action strategy aiming for net zero carbon pollution by 2050. The plan focuses on seven priority areas, with buildings and homes accounting for 61 percent of the city's carbon footprint. The city will explore incentives or regulations to improve energy efficiency, though specific policies and costs are not yet set. The strategy also calls for expanding zero emission electricity through solar on civic land, but Saskatoon still depends on SaskPower's fossil fuel heavy grid. The city is relying on SaskPower's own 2050 net zero commitment. Other priorities include zero emission transport, waste reduction, water conservation, green spaces, and carbon offset policies. No price tag was attached to the strategy. Each initiative will be funded separately through the city budget process. The plan goes to a city committee next week. The lack of concrete funding details and reliance on the provincial utility's timeline are key open questions.