Economic and technical contexts of electric vehicle-to-building bi-directional charging
To understand the value streams vehicle-to-building (V2B) can provide, it is essential to understand the scale of energy storage that EV batteries can offer with high EV adoption rates in British Columbia. This report was produced by Amaiya Khardenavis, UBC Sustainability Scholar, as part of the UBC Sustainability Scholars Program, a partnership between the University of British Columbia and various local governments and organizations in support of providing graduate students with opportunities to do applied research on projects that advance sustainability across the region.
This project was conducted under the mentorship of the Community Energy Association.
View / Download FilePolicy Insights for COVID Recovery
As we begin the thoughtful journey to build back better, it's imperative we implement solutions that are reflective of this unique situation. Given where we are now and which sectors and individuals have been impacted most, we have the opportunity to choose a stimulus strategy that builds in economic, health and climate benefits.
View / Download File2019 Alberta Funding Guide
CEA and MCCAC are pleased to release the 2019 edition of Funding Your Community Energy and Climate Change Initiatives – a guide to funding for Alberta local governments. This publication reviews 24 funding programs that support energy and climate change planning for Alberta municipalities.
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CEA is pleased to release the 2020 edition of Funding Your Community Energy and Climate Change Initiatives: A Funding Guide for BC Local Governments. It features more than 40 funding programs that support local government energy planning, energy efficiency measures, renewable energy projects and sustainable transportation initiatives.
View / Download FileShow me the Money: Funding Opportunities for Local Government Climate Action - November 20, 2017
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Webinar: Show me the Money: Funding Opportunities for Local Government Climate Action
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Local Government & Carbon Funds - February 21, 2017
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Introduction (Community Energy Association)
BC Local Government Carbon Funds (Community Energy Association)
Sparwood's Carbon Neutral Reserve Fund (District of Sparwood)
Webinar: Local Governments & Carbon Funds
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2016 Alberta Funding Guide
Funding Your Community Energy and Climate Change Initiatives – a guide to funding for Alberta local governments reviews sources of funding for Alberta municipalities involved in energy and climate change planning.
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Funding Your Community Energy and Climate Change Initiatives is a guide to funding for BC local governments involved in energy planning and climate action.
View / Download FileInvesting in Green Energy Projects and Utilities - Volume 2: Case Studies
.Volume 2 includes 13 detailed case studies of green energy projects and utilities across BC
View / Download FileInvesting in Green Energy Projects and Utilities - Volume 1: Investment Guide
Volume 1 of the guide provides detailed guidance on financing and governance for green energy project and utilities
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