A new regional district bylaw that aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 2020 was supported Thursday by all but one board member.

Director Ronaye Elliott said her issue has nothing to do with greenhouse gases, it’s the cost of implementing bylaws and the lack of information directors are given before being asked to give a thumbs up or down.

“It’s costing our people more and more money to accomplish what we are trying to do without giving us any information on the cost to the taxpayer,” said Elliott.

She said rural residents should have an idea how much it will cost to replace a wood stove with a gas insert. Many would have a difficult time doing so.

“If you said to me I had to replace my wood stove, what are my alternatives?” asked Elliott.

TNRD planning services developed the bylaw for inclusion in the region’s 10 official community plans. The document includes greenhouse gas reduction targets of 10 per cent by 2020 and 33 per cent by 2050 from 2007 levels.

Other policies in the bylaw include continuing to raise awareness about landfill diversions, encouraging low impact renewable energy generation and promoting community gardens.