CEA: Community Energy Association of BC
Community Energy Association of BC supports local governments throughout British Columbia in accelerating the application of energy efficiency and renewable energy in all aspects of community design, infrastructure and community engagement for sustainability.
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CEA: Community Energy & Emissions Planning Guide
Community Energy Association online Community Energy & Emissions Planning Guide describes the purpose and content of a community energy and emissions plan, its benefits, and how to go about creating one. The guide provides practical tips, examples from BC communities, and links to more detailed information.
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CMHC: Community Energy Management
CMHC says community energy management is a key component in reducing urban energy requirements and enhancing greenhouse gas sinks. It involves a disciplined approach to integrating energy considerations into municipal planning and management processes.
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CMHC: Guide For Municipal Retrofit Program
CMHC describes how municipalities can support building energy retrofits that have the potential to reduce energy bills by 20 per cent or more through improvements to infrastructure as well as operating and management practices. (PDF)
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Efficiency NB: Tool Helps Municipalities Reinvest Energy Savings
Efficiency New Brunswick capital-planning tool helps municipalities plan and make more strategic decisions about repairing or replacing municipal buildings. The Energy Efficiency Capital Planning Tool and an accompanying guide help municipalities and rural communities better plan and prioritize the upgrade and renewal of their buildings and shows how savings from energy efficiency can be used to offset repair or replacement costs.
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NRCan: Integrated Community Energy Solutions
Natural Resources Canada offers information on Integrated Community Energy Solutions that make use of the opportunities that come from treating the built community environment as a system.
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NREL: Definition Of A Zero Net EnergyCommunity
National Renewable Energy Laboratory report says a net zero-energy community is one that has greatly reduced energy needs through efficiency gains such that the balance of energy for vehicles, thermal, and electrical energy within the community is met by renewable energy. The paper begins with a focus solely on buildings and expands the concept to define a zero-energy community, applying the ZEB hierarchical renewable classification system to the concept of community. (PDF)
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BC Gov: CAEE Program Finances Community Energy Efficiency
Community Action on Energy and Emissions initiative provides financial and research support to BC local governments and First Nations to advance energy efficiency, energy conservation and emissions reductions measures through local government policy and planning tools.
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CEA BC: Funding Your Community Energy & Climate Change Initiatives
Community Energy Association guide Funding Your Community Energy and Climate Change Initiatives is intended to assist British Columbia local government staff and elected officials find appropriate funding and information to support local government energy planning, efficiency and renewable energy projects.
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