Policy Tools for Achieving Energy Efficient and Emissions Neutral Buildings in Edmonton
This report examines how policy can accelerate newly constructed emissions-neutral buildings, which use less energy and require no costly retrofits, contributing to the success of Edmonton’s energy transition strategy.
View / Download FileEV Readiness Implementation Cohort - Summary Report 2023
The EV Ready Implementation Cohort was a pilot approach to support CEA’s Peer Networks in further advancing climate action in their communities. Implementation Cohorts are topical specific cohorts focused on the implementation of one shared priority where there is an existing commitment to adopt and implement.
View / Download FileGetting to Implementation: Emerging Best Practices in BC
This report provides a summary of effective climate action enablers and highlights some of the best practices being implemented by various local governments in BC.
As local governments in BC have declared a climate emergency and directed staff to update/develop plans in response to climate change, local governments need to identify and implement actions to make progress in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Learning from the experience of others and implementing actions that have proven to be effective in reducing emissions will expedite the implementation process and reduce costs.
This study identifies emerging best practices for “bold climate action” implementation and compiles insights from local governments based on surveys, interviews and a scan of relevant reporting.
View / Download FileEconomic 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 FileClass 2-4 Trucks Landscape in Canada
CEA researched how many medium duty vehicles (F250-F450 and equivalents) are registered across Canada, how many are used for various kinds of businesses, and where the opportunities are to reduce emissions in this sector.
The fleets in this sector are focused on electrification to deliver emissions reductions. We engaged with the vehicle registration entity in each province and obtained registration data for key provinces. The report identifies specific opportunities for Natural Resources Canada to support emissions reduction and highlights local government opportunities as well.
View / Download FileCEA's New Climate Action Planner Tool
In this webinar, CEA demonstrates its interactive Climate Action Planner tool, https://www.communityenergy.ca/climate-action-planner/. This tool allows a user to create a draft energy & emissions inventory for any local government or Islands Trust Area in BC, and conduct simplified modelling to see the effectiveness of implementing actions to meet GHG reduction targets. This webinar also demonstrates how it should be used in conjunction with the Climate Leaders Playbook (“the Playbook”), https://bcclimateleaders.ca/, and how it relates to the FCM-ICLEI Partners for Climate Protection milestones.
Download VideoPolicy 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 FileClosing The Loop - Energy and Resource Recovery in Local Government Infrastructure
“Closing the Loop” places Integrated Resource Recovery into a broader approach we are calling “regenerative infrastructure”. The approach, and its name, is inspired by the concept of regenerative design, which mimics nature’s processes. In nature, there is no waste, as all resources cycle through closed loop systems and serve a purpose.
View / Download FileDecarbonizing the Transportation Sector
This is a practical guide for local governments and policy makers on commercial transportation market transformation. The guide covers technologies and policy options for local governments as well as key levers provincial and federal governments have to accelerate emissions reductions and transform commercial vehicle markets.
View / Download FileRDCK Area D and Kaslo Green Energy Scan
This document summarizes potential renewable energy options in RDCK Area D and Kaslo as well as identifies technologies and specific opportunities that warrant further study.
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