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.
A program encouraging low-carbon building materials, a community climate action tracker, an extreme heat information portal, early local implementation of the Zero Carbon Step Code, and a program encouraging retrofits of apartment buildings by providing tax exemptions all received awards today recognizing the best local climate initiatives in British Columbia.
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)….
August 2024 After leading the Community Energy Association for 18 years and its growth from 3 to 50 employees, Dale Littlejohn has announced that he is stepping down as CEA’s…
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.
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…
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…
Stattonrock Design+Build’s back-to-basics approach builds net-zero homes without a price premium.
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.
Home builder Bruce Murdoch found opportunity in 2023’s frigid temperatures, by revisiting Cranbrook BC’s first net-zero home to check on its cold-weather performance.