Small Scale District Heating Handbook
This handbook is a more detailed and technical companion document to the Small Scale Biomass District Heating Guide.
View / Download FileSmall Scale Biomass District Heating Guide
The ‘Small-scale Biomass District Heating Guide’ is written primarily for local governments and First Nations elected officials and staff to support an active local government and band role in the development of clean energy and a green economy. The Guide supports the growing number of small communities across British Columbia interested in making a business case for biomass district heating.
View / Download FileInvesting in Green Energy Projects and Utilities - Volume 2: Case Studies
.Volume 2 includes 13 detailed case studies of green energy projects and utilities across BC
View / Download FileInvesting in Green Energy Projects and Utilities - Volume 1: Investment Guide
Volume 1 of the guide provides detailed guidance on financing and governance for green energy project and utilities
View / Download FileHeating Our Communities
Heating Our Communities has been written for local government elected officials and staff interested in encouraging the use of renewable sources of energy for heating in communities.
Iis one module of the Community Energy Association's Renewable Energy Guide for Local Governments in British Columbia. Other modules of this guide include:
- Policy and Governance Tools (how local governments can encourage and mandate use of renewable energy in the community)
- Utilities and Financing, which presents options for local governments to own and operate renewable energy projects and utilities
- Powering Our Communities, which describes renewable electricity opportunities
Surrey Ground-source Heat Pump Study
This report, prepared by the Community Energy Association, introduces GSHP technology, suggests options for encouraging GSHPs in the community, and illustrates possibilities for City involvement in the ownership and operation of GSHP systems. The report does not address the financial cost-effectiveness or technical considerations of installing ground-source heat pumps.
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