EV 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 FileMarket Opportunity Analysis of Wood-Fibre Insulation Manufacturing in British Columbia

This project explored the potential addition of a wood-fibre insulation manufacturing plant in British Columbia. This certainly seems like an opportune time to explore additional value-added capacity for wood product manufacturing in BC, given industry changes over the past many years that have resulted in mill closures and thousands of job losses.
View / Download FileStep Code Fact Sheet

Effective March 10th, 2025, Emissions Level 1 (EL-1) of the Zero Carbon Step Code will be required for Part 9 and Part 3 new construction in BC. Check out this factsheet to see what the new requirements entail.