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Asset management Asset management

A steady approach to levels of service in Flagstaff County

Learn how the rural Municipality of Flagstaff County leveraged a grant from the Municipal Asset Management Program to boost their infrastructure planning.
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Asset management Asset management

Setting levels of service in Conception Bay South, NL

Discover how Conception Bay South, NL, used customized training to kick-start its work to set levels of service for roads, parks and sewage lift stations.
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Local energy generation Local energy generation
energy Energy

Waterloo Region uses 100% of biogas to fuel heat/electricity in wastewater facilities

Waterloo Region's wastewater plants now harness 100% of their biogas for heat and electricity thanks to new cogeneration facilities.
Organic Waste-to-Energy
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Municipal and community buildings Municipal and community buildings
energy | housing Energy | Housing

Pan-Canadian partnership expands circular economy knowledge: the Circular Cities and Region initiative (CCRI)

A neighbourhood in Markham, Ontario, will be the first net-zero community in Canada to connect all of its houses to a geothermal energy system.
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Municipal and community buildings Municipal and community buildings
energy | housing Energy | Housing

A first-of-its-kind geothermal community in Markham: The Berczy Glen Geoexchange Community Energy System

A neighbourhood in Markham, Ontario, will be the first net-zero community in Canada to connect all of its houses to a geothermal energy system.
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Asset management Asset management

How the Village of Warfield, BC, updated and modernized its asset register

Take an in-depth look at how the Village of Warfield, BC, updated its data and information for water, sanitary and road assets and created a digitized asset register.
Local Leadership for Climate Adaptation
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Municipal and community buildings Municipal and community buildings
energy | housing Energy | Housing

Setting net-zero standards: Vancouver builds Canada’s first Passive House firehall

The City of Vancouver set ambitious zero-emission goals for municipal construction projects, using the demolition and rebuilding of its Fire Hall #17 as an opportunity to test and showcase Passive House and other sustainable building standards.
Sustainable Municipal Buildings
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waste Waste

Neighbouring municipalities create a pathway to sustainable procurement on P.E.I.

Charlottetown and Stratford, PE, identified sustainable procurement as an opportunity to increase their positive impact on the climate and the community. In partnership with a consultant, a five-year action plan was created to shift toward sustainable procurement, with some high-impact actions identified for more immediate change.
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Municipal and community buildings Municipal and community buildings
energy Energy

Assessing the costs and benefits of renewable energy in Canmore, AB

The Town of Canmore’s 2018 Climate Action Plan included recommended steps to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and the Town embarked on a renewable energy feasibility study to further explore the costs and benefits of various options. Results show which options offer the highest value and are helping Canmore lower its emissions.
Community Energy Systems
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Asset management Asset management

Case study: Retaining organizational knowledge in Thunder Bay

In Thunder Bay, ON, centralized asset registers and collaboration groups are helping the city share and retain corporate history and staff expertise.
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Asset management Asset management

Case study: Advancing asset management practices in Wallace-Woodworth

In Wallace-Woodworth, MB, asset management history books are connecting past actions with present and future planning.
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Sustainable affordable housing Sustainable affordable housing
energy | housing Energy | Housing

A blueprint for sustainable senior living

Discover how the Valemount, with the support of a Regional Energy Coach, is setting a new standard for sustainable housing by exploring innovative construction methods and energy-efficient features to create 18 new units, ensuring seniors can enjoy a high-quality, eco-friendly living environment close to their community and essential support networks.
Sustainable Affordable Housing
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Sustainable affordable housing Sustainable affordable housing
energy | housing Energy | Housing

An innovative approach to addressing homelessness in rural Newfoundland and Labrador

Discover how the Otter Housing Association, with the support of a Regional Energy Coach, is leading sustainable, energy-efficient housing to address homelessness in rural Newfoundland.
Sustainable Affordable Housing
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waste Waste

Case study: Increasing waste diversion to reduce landfill use

Discover the environmental and economic benefits of an appointment-based collection service for divertible waste in Drummondville, Québec.
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energy | housing Energy | Housing

Case study: Pine Tree Park Estates – a blueprint for sustainable, affordable housing

Pine Tree Park Estates details the journey from a brownfield to sustainable housing, underlining the importance of diverse funding and offering a blueprint for future affordable housing projects.
Sustainable Affordable Housing
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