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| 01 Aug, 2017 |
2017 Clean Energy BC Awards: Call for Nominations Clean Energy BC is now accepting nominations for the 2017 Clean Energy BC Awards. Clean Energy BC has six specific annual awards available plus discretionary Merit Awards recognizing individuals and companies that have excelled in their field of expertise. Deadline for Nominations: October 13th, 2017. |
| 19 Jul, 2017 |
Home builders embrace net-zero with new labelling program
The Canadian Home Builders Association (CHBA) launched Net Zero Energy Home Labelling Program as a way to recognize not only the homes, but the builders, as well as the renovators.
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| 12 Jul, 2017 |
District of Summerland Commits to Developing Green Revolving Fund On July 4th, the District of Summerland, British Columbia, announced that it has joined the Billion Dollar Green Challenge network. The District is committed to establishing a green revolving fund (GRF) that will continue to grow over time, and has become the 67th institution participating in this initiative. |
| 12 Jul, 2017 |
Governments of Canada launches Smart Cities Challenge! Gov of Canada is launching Smart Cities Challenge! Municipalities, regional governments, and Indigenous communities ready to innovate are invited to share ideas on ways use of smart technology and practices could improve their communities. Best ideas will be awarded one of the 5 great prizes (in the range of $5 - $50 million). Join the conversation now. |
| 26 Jun, 2017 |
Nelson, BC, turns on Canada’s first community solar garden project City of Nelson and Bullfrog Power launched the Nelson Community Solar Garden Project, Canada’s first community solar garden installation that uses “virtual net-metering” to showcase the future of how Canadians can support renewable energy projects in their community. |
| 21 Jun, 2017 |
Community Excellence Awards Deadline Extended The deadline to apply for the 2017 Community Excellence Awards has been extended to Friday, June 30th. |
| 19 Jun, 2017 |
CEA Announces its Team of Regional Climate Advisors The team at the Community Energy Association are now recognized regional climate advisors with FCM-ICLEI Partners for Climate Protection program (PCP). |
| 19 Jun, 2017 |
Nominate your municipality for FCM's 2018 Sustainable Communities Awards Celebrate innovative local sustainability initiatives by nominating your municipality for FCM’s 2018 Sustainable Communities Awards. |
| 19 Jun, 2017 |
Expertise Available to Help Municipalities Tackle Climate Change On June 13th, the Government of Canada and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) announced a new initiative connecting municipalities with local environmental experts. |
| 17 May, 2017 |
Toolkit Newsletter: Climate Action Updates for BC Local Governments - Summer 2017
Check out the latest Climate Action Toolkit e-news with free programs, grants, valuable tools and success stories from local government peers. |
| 17 May, 2017 |
Get Recognition & Exposure For Your Smart Energy Project
Nominations are now open for the 2017 Smart Energy Communities Awards, which will be presented November 7, 2017 at QUEST’s 11th Annual Conference and Tradeshow, QUEST2017 - Smart Energy Communities on the Hill in Ottawa.
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| 17 May, 2017 |
QUEST Announces New National District Energy Working Group
Designed to build awareness and education on the importance of District Energy, the Working Group will advocate for policies, programs, and resources that support District Energy at all levels of government.
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| 15 May, 2017 |
District Completes First Phase of Moving Saanich Forward Active Transportation Plan SAANICH - After three months of technical analysis and public engagement, the District of Saanich has completed the first phase of Moving Saanich Forward. More than 2,000 residents have been involved in the process to date, attending events, interacting on social media and completing surveys. |
| 08 May, 2017 |
Applications Accepted for 2017 Community Excellence Awards Applications are now being accepted for the 2017 Community Excellence Awards. The Awards showcase municipalities and regional districts that take risks to innovate, establish new partnerships, and pioneer new customer service practices. The application deadline is June 23, 2017. |
| 02 May, 2017 |
Vancouver’s green buildings policy and the benefits of energy efficient homes include affordable heating bills, job creation, and better health City of Vancouver just released updates to the City's Green Buildings Policy for Rezonings. Take a look and learn about the many benefits associated with building energy efficient homes. |
| 24 Apr, 2017 |
FCM launches Climate and Asset Management Network
The FCM's Climate and Asset Management Network helps municipalities integrate climate change decisions along with infrastructure, such as roads, bridges and recreation facilities. Participants benefit from peer-learning opportunities, funding and training to integrate climate change with asset management planning. The application deadline is June 15.
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| 19 Apr, 2017 |
Plan H Case Study: Bowen Island’s Plan to Increase Active Transportation Take a look at the Plan H's case study of Bowen Island's Integrated Transportation Master Plan. |
| 12 Apr, 2017 |
BC Step Code: a Tool for Local Governments to Support Energy-Efficient New Buildings The new BC Energy Step Code establishes a set of incremental performance steps for new buildings that will help BC to transition to net zero energy ready buildings by 2032. BC local governments can use this voluntary tool to encourage—or require—the construction of more energy-efficient buildings in their communities. |
| 12 Apr, 2017 |
Deep Emissions Reduction in the Existing Building Stock Deep Emissions Reduction in the Existing Building Stock report offers distilled and synthesized discussions from the 2016 Pathways to Net-Zero Buildings thought leader forum. The report puts forward a set of recommended targets and strategies for the B.C. and federal governments to accelerate policy development and market transformation for high-efficiency buildings. |
| 10 Apr, 2017 |
Report - Getting on Board: Learning from planning and engagement around rapid transit projects in Ontario New Pembina Institute's report shares lessons from planning and engagement around rapid transit projects in Ontario. |
