News & Events

The Community Energy Association, BC Hydro, FortisBC, the Province of BC, the Real Estate Foundation of BC, and the Union of BC Municipalities are pleased to virtually present the winners for the 2020 Climate & Energy Action Awards. Read the press release here. Winners were selected for the following categories: Community Planning and Development 2020...

The Community Energy Association, BC Hydro, FortisBC, the Province of BC, the Real Estate Foundation of BC, and the Union of BC Municipalities are pleased to present the outstanding applications for the 2020 Climate & Energy Action Awards. We commend the strong leadership and bold action taken by our communities. Congratulations to all our nominees...

Community Energy Association’s previous publication “Business Model Innovation to Support Air Source Heat Pump Retrofits in Metro Vancouver” (2019) discussed the potential for a new business model to re-align the industry to effectively and efficiently deliver the electric air source heat pump (ASHP) retrofits needed for Metro Vancouver to reach its GHG emission reduction targets....

We are thrilled that funding was announced today for two electric vehicle networks we support - mid-island and Charge North. Charge North Ready, Set, Charge! Today the provincial and federal governments announced more than $760,000 in funding for Charge North – a community-led initiative that aims to electrify close to 2,800 km of highway across...

We have been collaborative, quiet advocates, and trusted independent advisors since our founding in 1995. We remain laser focused and deeply committed to guiding communities through bold and globally impactful action. And it’s time for a new look! The scope of our work has evolved in the past 25 years, our team has grown (a...

The COVID-19 pandemic is not like any other recession. Job losses have been steeper & deeper and have been felt most in specific industries and by certain demographics. So as we begin the thoughtful journey to build back better, it's imperative we implement solutions that are reflective of this unique situation. Given where we are...