This is going to happen I'm sure - BC Hydro says it can supply the power no problem. However, Victoria city does not have jurisdiction here I think - likely the feds.
We need it to reduce ship fuel burn and associated emissions while in port. The VHA released released a report last year that showed emissions at Ogden Point were 12,000 tonnes — or the equivalent of 3,241 vehicles on the road per year. It is not clear to me whether that total includes the Heliport though.
Report expected by summer on feasibility of shore power to cut cruise-ship emissions
Times-Colonist - Dec 5, 2019
https://www.timescolonist.com/news/l...ons-1.24029350
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“I think it serves both our planet and our local tourism industry very well to do everything we can, as quickly as possible, to lower our carbon emissions and cut our waste,” he said. “So I’m very happy to be having this conversation and hope we can make progress very quickly.”
Victoria city council has made it clear that it wants to see swift action to cut cruise-ship emissions and reduce waste.
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