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Cutting the uncertainty in retrofit costs

January 28, 2025 By Trevor Chow-Fraser

The cost of a community-scale home energy retrofit program can be estimated more realistically, thanks to a recent workshop held in northwest BC with the Community Energy Association, Nisga’a Nation’s Housing Committee and Natural Resources Canada.

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January 16, 2025 By Trevor Chow-Fraser

Are you working with a Climate Action Super Hero? Your municipal finance staff may already have the CASH designation your community needs to thrive. Learn five steps to becoming a Climate Action Super Hero.

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October 11, 2024 By Trevor Chow-Fraser

CEA’s Retrofit Assist, a program to encourage home energy retrofits by supporting homeowners and connecting them to energy advisors and contractors, has been recognized by Canada’s Clean50 for its ability to inform and inspire Canadians.

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August 28, 2024 By Trevor Chow-Fraser

August 2024 A visionary leader with a life-long interest in environmental sustainability and local climate action has been appointed the new Chief Executive Officer of the Community Energy Association (CEA)….

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July 29, 2024 By Trevor Chow-Fraser

Policy and Planning Innovation BC ENERGY STEP CODE AND ZERO CARBON STEP CODE IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY City of Nanaimo In Oct. 2023, the City of Nanaimo became the first municipality to…

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July 21, 2024 By Trevor Chow-Fraser

A 24-unit residential development in the West Kootenays is now EV ready—and the number of electric vehicles has tripled—thanks to rebates to support infrastructure upgrades and some pro bono contributions from innovative residents.

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July 4, 2024 By Trevor Chow-Fraser

June 2024 As the Community Energy Association works with more clients across Canada, we are learning what’s needed in each new context. This is how we develop the right solutions…

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July 3, 2024 By Trevor Chow-Fraser

CEA’s Annual Report for 2023 was presented to our membership at the June 20, 2024 annual general meeting. Download the PDF: We are proud that this year’s report illustrates record-breaking…

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May 30, 2024 By Trevor Chow-Fraser

Stattonrock Design+Build’s back-to-basics approach builds net-zero homes without a price premium.

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May 22, 2024 By Trevor Chow-Fraser

This will be the largest event of its kind in the region, bringing together some of BC’s leading experts on building science, renovation and trades training.

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