November 7, 2025
The City of Edmonton’s 2025 Climate Change and Energy Perceptions Report highlights Edmontonians’ ongoing concerns about climate change and their expectations for the City to address it. The ninth annual survey indicates a consistent majority of Edmontonians believe immediate action is necessary.
Key findings show that 74 per cent of Edmontonians are concerned about climate change, with 77 per cent agreeing that action is needed now. Sixty-four per cent of residents think the City should increase or maintain its efforts to address climate change. The survey also found a growing interest among younger Edmontonians (18-34 years old) in advocating for stronger climate action.
“Climate change affects all Edmontonians. Impacts such as hotter days mean there’s a greater need for things like air conditioning, which uses more power and leads to increased household budgets," said Kent Snyder, Branch Manager, Planning and Environment Services. "The survey highlights the importance of our ongoing climate policy and education efforts and the need to empower Edmontonians to take action in ways that make a real impact."
The online survey results, gathered from 1,002 Edmontonians, provide a valuable snapshot of Edmonton’s evolving climate awareness. Findings show that 66 per cent feel their personal actions can help address climate change, and 81 per cent believe collective action will reduce its impacts.
This year’s results show a rise in awareness among respondents of emerging technologies for climate adaptation. Just under half (45 per cent) agreed that using a heat pump to heat and cool a home is generally more energy efficient than using an air conditioner or furnace.
Participants also agreed that all levels of government play an important role in promoting climate change efforts, with 52 per cent saying that government programs and funding influence their decision to make energy-efficiency upgrades in their homes.
The City of Edmonton continues to support property owners' transition to renewable energy through programs such as the Clean Energy Improvement Program, which offers long-term financing for energy-efficiency and renewable-energy upgrades repaid through property taxes.
Adding solar film to windows or improving home insulation and air-tightness keeps houses cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter. These upgrades help household budgets through reduced heating and cooling costs and help reduce harmful emissions that contribute to a warming planet.
As an Enviso ISO 14001-certified organization, the City of Edmonton is committed to improving environmental performance through climate adaptation and mitigation efforts, including the following:
- Purchasing 100 per cent renewable electricity for City operations.
- Upgrading City facilities to meet higher efficiency standards.
- Installing solar photovoltaic arrays on City facilities, including the Edmonton Expo Centre, which has the largest rooftop solar array in Canada. To date, 20 installations have been completed.
- Supporting community-based climate action through the Change for Climate program. The Neighbouring for Climate toolkit helps Edmontonians take steps to both adapt to and mitigate climate change.
Since 2017, the Climate Change and Energy Perceptions Survey has helped the City of Edmonton track public attitudes and beliefs about climate and energy transition to inform and measure the effectiveness of its policies and programs.
