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    CEA is transforming local and regional
    action into global emissions reductions
    and fewer climate change impacts.

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CEA is a member-based, non-profit organization working since 1995 at the community level to reduce emissions, conserve energy and progressively transition to a low carbon, resilient economy.

As a non-profit consultant, all proceeds from our work go back into advancing solutions for community climate action.

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Our EXPERIENCE

We have been collaborative, quiet advocates, and trusted independent advisors since our founding in 1995 and now, with over 27 years of operation and a deep commitment to strong relationships, we provide institutional memory to inform pragmatic solutions.

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Our PEOPLE

Relationships are at the heart of CEA; our passionate, deeply skilled staff are guided by a diverse Board of Directors and Members who provide sage direction. We collaborate with the clients we serve as well as governments and utilities.

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Our SOLUTIONS

We have the passion, technical capability, experience and capacity to guide communities through bold and globally impactful action. Our solutions are relentlessly pragmatic and designed to meet communities where they are, connecting them to proven strategies, funders and like minded communities.

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Planning & Research

We prepare plans for both climate mitigation and adaptation. We have expertise in inventories, target setting, local government policy, and local and indigenous community consultation. Our plans lead to successful projects and programs.

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Coaching & Education

Through our coaching programs, we share our over 25 years of knowledge and practical experience with educational institutions, community based organizations and elected officials.

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Turnkey Implementation

CEA has experience and expertise leading collaboration between local governments, delivering community projects, deploying infrastructure, and building capacity. From project conception to communicating results, our diverse team can implement plans and manage capital projects.

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Try our new interactive climate planning tool!

This interactive tool creates draft energy & emissions inventories for any local government or Islands Trust Area in BC, and allows you to conduct simplified modelling to see the effectiveness of implementing actions to meet GHG reduction targets.

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Outlook 2023

Climate Resources for Elected Officials

Climate Action Leaders Announced

Charge North EV Tour

Collaborative Climate Action

Nominate a Climate Leader!

New Local Climate Action Funding

CEA and Northern BC Homebuilders join forces to host “Step Up to Step Code” Week

Budget 2022 Boosts Funding for Local Climate Action

We’re Hiring! CEA is looking for a Junior Community Energy Planner

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PO Box 20129
Fairview PO
Vancouver, BC V5Z 1E0

604-628-7076
info@communityenergy.bc.ca

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