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Community Energy Association wants to help you access the knowledge you're looking for to make your community more energy aware and energy smart.
If you want an in-depth learning program and certification, sign up for our Certificate in Community Energy Management.
Other resources we like include the BC Climate Action Toolkt and QUEST
If you want to access the latest research, check out our publications that cover:
- Planning resources for developing a community energy and emissions plan
- Economics including local economic development
- Transportation with a focus on electric vehicles (EV's) and charging infrastructure
- Heating options for homes and district heating guides including biomass district heating
- Efficiency in buildings and how local governments can encourage or require it
- Renewable Energy Guide - CEA's suite of publications that gives local governments a solid starting point on planning, policy, heating, electricity, finance, and governance
- Snapshots, surveys, and analysis covering a wide range of actions
- CEEP QuickStart documents and webinars
Resources & Publications
EV Experience Videos
Why is home energy efficiency important and how can it be achieved in every new build? The Community Energy Association has created several short videos through the “Building a Legacy” initiative to address this question.
In addition to topics like Becoming an Energy Advisor and Improving Performance Through Air-Tightness, there are case studies of high performing homes, interviews with builders and home owners, and an analysis of how Kimberley, BC, transformed its local building industry.
Business Model Innovation to Support Air Source Heat Pump Retrofits in Metro Vancouver: What We’ve Learned (August 2020)
Follow up to our initial recommendations on fundamental elements of a new business model to significantly increase the number of electric air source heat pump industry in BC’s lower mainland, this report documents what we’ve learned since introducing the concept to the region including stakeholder input from interviews and outreach.
#RuralEV Mobile Showcase Report
The #RuralEV Mobile Showcase was a 2-year initiative to bring the experience of EVs to residents across the Kootenays. This graphic report summarizes outcomes of the project as well as the various elements of the campaign.
Accelerate Kootenays Graphic Report
Canada’s first community driven collaborative strategy to build a clean transportation network was completed in 2019. The 3-year, $1.89 million project brought together multiple partners with varying expertise to transform a rural region into one that facilitates EV travel to and within the region. This report summarizes the key achievements of the project and the related the impacts and outcomes.
Building a Legacy Videos
Why is home energy efficiency important and how can it be achieved in every new build? The Community Energy Association has created several short videos through the “Building a Legacy” initiative to address this question.
In addition to topics like Becoming an Energy Advisor and Improving Performance Through Air-Tightness, there are case studies of high performing homes, interviews with builders and home owners, and an analysis of how Kimberley, BC, transformed its local building industry.
BC Energy Step Code Introduction
Whether you are an elected official, a builder or a tradesperson, it’s important you know what the BC Energy Step Code is, and how the Province of BC is supporting the transition to net zero ready new building construction.
The Opportunity of Here and Now: Local Governments and a Green Recovery – May 14, 2020
Community Energy Association (CEA) and the BC Municipal Climate Leadership Council (BCMCLC) hosted an online dialogue called The Opportunity of Here and Now: Local Governments and a Green Recovery.
Policy Insights for COVID Recovery
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 now and which sectors and individuals have been impacted most, we have the opportunity to choose a stimulus strategy that builds in economic, health and climate benefits.
Kimberley Pathway to Energy Step Code Success
A 2-page summary of the City of Kimberley's pathway to increasing energy efficiency of new buildings and transitioning to the BC Energy Step Code
