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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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December 4, 2025 By

This document can serve as a starting point for developing a ZCSC implementation pathway. It does not replace technical documentation, but provides a helpful bridge between policy intent and on-the-ground application.

October 7, 2025 By

This document references published guidelines and resources that may be particularly helpful to local governments as they plan accessible EV charger installations and summarizes the top considerations.

September 25, 2025 By

This document outlines the key considerations and recommendations for the development of a Climate Action Revitalization Tax Exemption (CATE) program that will motivate building owners of large commercial and multi-family…

September 25, 2025 By

With the wealth of readily available resources and supportive programs, local governments can make it significantly easier for motivated community members to initiate and lead EV charging retrofits of their…

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…

September 15, 2025 By

This listing shares tools, learning, connections and funding sources to help transition your fleet vehicles to zero-emissions. Compiled and published by the Community Energy Association with funding and support from…

September 13, 2024 By

CO2 emissions from buildings represent close to 40% of global energy related CO2 emissions. Of those total emissions, operational emissions are responsible for 28%, while embodied emissions are responsible for…

May 1, 2023 By

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…

November 12, 2021 By Jen Grebeldinger

Congratulations! Your community is the new owner/operator of one (or perhaps several!) public Level 2 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. We want to make sure your municipality (staff and elected…

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