I found the Lonsdale Energy Corporation Utility the most interesting and helpful for myself.
This case study showed to me what was possible with the right mix of political leadership and staff commitment to pursue energy independence and lower GHGS. It also demonstrated the advantage of phasing in the system and scaling it accordingly. It was inspiring to read about this.
Clearly North Vancouver was far ahead of most communities in BC since they were doing the feasibility studies in 1998. It sounded like energy self reliance was a major motivation at the time but as GHG reduction became a larger concern to address, the flexibility of the grid and mini plant system allowed for newer technology to be brought in to improve energy efficiency and lower GHGs.
