Regional Emissions

Halton

Includes the City of Burlington and the towns of Oakville, Milton, and Halton Hills.

Total 2022 carbon emissions 4.7 MtCO₂eq

% of GTHA carbon emissions 9%

Population (2022) 606,829

% of GTHA population 8%

Land Area 964 km²

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2022 Insights

Emissions increased by 12.5% and have surpassed pre-pandemic 2019 levels. Halton had the biggest bounce back across the GTHA. The buildings sector was the biggest driver for this increase (up 18%).
Per capita emissions increased by 11% for a second year in a row, reaching 7.8 tonnes CO2eq/person.
Building emissions come from electricity (up 28%) and natural gas (up 17%), and account for over half (58%) of Halton's total emissions.
Active transportation decreased in 2022 but cycling and walking remained 47% and 32% higher than pre-pandemic levels, respectively.
Halton saw a moderate rise in electric vehicle purchases compared to 2021: 6,335 EVs (up 68%) and 2,371 PHEVs (up 26%).

Innovation in Halton

The City of Burlington created a Better Homes Burlington program, providing interest free loans for air source heat pumps and air sealing.
Oakville reduced parking minimums for mixed use zones and does not have minimum parking standards for its city center.

Halton Region Total Emissions, 2017-2022 (MtCO₂eq)

Halton Region Per Capita Emissions, 2017-2022

Halton Region 2022 Emissions by Sector

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