Decarbonizing the Transportation Sector
This is a practical guide for local governments and policy makers on commercial transportation market transformation. The guide covers technologies and policy options for local governments as well as key levers provincial and federal governments have to accelerate emissions reductions and transform commercial vehicle markets.
View / Download FileRDCK Area D and Kaslo Green Energy Scan
This document summarizes potential renewable energy options in RDCK Area D and Kaslo as well as identifies technologies and specific opportunities that warrant further study.
View / Download FileCommunity Energy Implementation Framework
This online guide helps communities move Community Energy Plans from vision to implementation. The framework features 10 strategies that provide advice on political, staff and stakeholder engagement; staff and financial capacity; and embedding energy into local government plans and processes. Click here to access the tool.
View / Download FileSmall Scale District Heating Handbook
This handbook is a more detailed and technical companion document to the Small Scale Biomass District Heating Guide.
View / Download FilePlanning for EV Charging Infrastructure Toolkit
This guide highlights lessons learned from local government EV planning & implementation processes under BC’s Clean Energy Vehicle program. See YouTubes of charging planning in BC here!
View / Download FileCEEP Research Report 2013
Best practices for implementation from detailed analysis of 30 community energy and emissions plans across Canada.
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
Policy and Governance Tools
Local governments can bring substantial benefits to their communities by encouraging and supporting the development of renewable energy.
View / Download FileCommunity Energy & Emissions Planning Guide
This guide describes the purpose and content of a community energy and emissions plan, its benefits, and how to go about creating one.
View / Download FileCEP Toolkit Volume 3 - Case Studies
"A Tool Kit for Community Energy Planning in BC" was first produced by the Community Energy Association in April 1997. Published originally as a three-ring binder, the Tool Kit quickly established itself both as a widely used practical resource and a frequently cited academic reference.
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