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February 13, 2026 By Trevor Chow-Fraser

Feb. 23, 2026, join CEA and BC Hydro for a one-hour online session that will introduce and discuss the newly-released Solar and Battery Permitting Guide for Local Governments in BC….

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Following this short guide, municipal governments can put decarbonization on the local hotel industry’s agenda, convening conversations, developing tailored resources and education, and building capacity for change.

January 15, 2026 By Trevor Chow-Fraser

What does the CleanBC Review mean for local governments? How will it affect community-led energy, affordability, and resilience initiatives?

January 8, 2026 By Trevor Chow-Fraser

Collaboration is the North’s greatest strength: NorthCAN 2025 Year in Review Table of Contents In the North, For the North: NorthCAN in 2025 North Stars: Case Studies Showcasing Northern BC…

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December 22, 2025 By Trevor Chow-Fraser

The solar & battery permitting guide for local governments With the growing popularity of solar panels and battery systems, local governments are working to ensure British Columbians enjoy safe, reliable…

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October 7, 2025 By

Screenshot of the BC Climate Action Dashboard

The BC Community Climate Action Dashboard is a customizable and interactive database that tracks climate action progress for all BC local governments. CEA launched the Dashboard in 2024 with the…

October 7, 2025 By

Community Energy Association facilitates peer networks that address a spectrum of high-priority climate action topics and foster regional collaboration and alignment.   In simple terms, peer networks exist to get the…

September 25, 2025 By

This document summarizes the specific actions local governments can take to support retrofits in their community with links to supplementary resources and examples of how actions are being applied in…

June 24, 2025 By Trevor Chow-Fraser

The Capital Regional District’s Climate Action and Adaptation Service highlights how local governments can successfully pool resources, share expertise, and coordinate efforts to overcome the capacity and resource limitations of individual municipalities.

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April 1, 2025 By Trevor Chow-Fraser

The NorthCAN Forum will be the premier event of 2025 exploring opportunities for climate action and the energy transition in Northern BC. This two-day in-person event will feature discussions and…

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