Community efficiency financing
Energy
Successful solar hot water pilot leads to major program expansion
Halifax Regional Municipality, NS, offered direct financing to homeowners to install solar-powered water heating systems, lowering energy bills, water consumption and GHGs.
Community Efficiency Financing
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Community efficiency financing
Innovative municipal financing removes barriers to energy-efficiency upgrades for homeowners
Local energy generation
Case study: Building sustainable communities with district energy
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Energy
Northern community considers mini-hydro project
To cut its dependence on diesel-generated electricity, the lakeside northern community of Whati studied construction of a hydroelectric system powered by running water from the nearby La Martre River Falls, which flow out of Lac Le Martre.
Energy
Case study: Building serves as showcase for green development
La Ville de Campbell River a étudié la possibilité de recourir à l'énergie des marées pour produire de l'électricité. Elle espérait installer une petite turbine de démonstration au quai municipal.
Municipal and community buildings
Energy
Case study: Kingston explores retrofits for 37 buildings
The City of Kingston audited energy and water use in 37 municipal buildings, looking for ways to reduce consumption.
Energy
District energy system is viable for city centre
The City of Surrey studied the feasibility of a district energy system (DES) for its new civic centre and its growing central business area.
Water
Case study: Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrading
The coastal town of St. Andrews in southwest New Brunswick has upgraded its wastewater treatment plant to meet environmental standards, improve the quality of life for residents, and create capacity for growth.
Land Use
Industrial building gets green light for community use
As part of a plan to revitalize the community's waterfront, the Squamish Oceanfront Development Corp. did soil and groundwater tests to see whether an old warehouse known as the Blue Barn could be used as an art, culture and heritage centre.
Water
Case study: Guelph tests home grey water recycling systems
To find further ways to conserve its finite groundwater resources, the City of Guelph studied a residential greywater reuse system that flushes residential toilets with water from showers and baths.
Water
1970s sewage treatment system gets an overhaul
To cut pollution threatening fish and groundwater, the Municipality of the District of Argyle updated sewage-treatment facilities in the seaside village of West Pubnico with screens and ultraviolet light that disinfects effluent before releasing it into Lobster Bay.
Water
Wastewater Capacity Improvements
The rapidly growing City of Cranbrook has upgraded its wastewater systems to improve effluent quality, reduce operating costs, cut GHG emissions and allow for population growth over the next 20 years.
Local energy generation
Energy
Case study: Vancouver Island community studies tidal power
The City of Campbell River studied the feasibility of using tidal energy to generate electricity. It hoped to install a small demonstration turbine at the municipal pier.
Local energy generation
Energy
City uses mini-plants for district energy system
The City of North Vancouver, BC, built a district energy system (DES) to heat buildings in a major redevelopment of its waterfront area.
Energy
Community Energy and Emissions Plan
The City of Delta's new Community Energy and Emissions Plan (CEEP) is a long-term strategy for sustainable development.
Energy
Energy plans put small city on a sustainable track
The City of Pitt Meadows developed two complementary plans to guide the municipality in reducing energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.
Local energy generation
Energy
District energy an option for eco-business zone
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and the Region of Peel studied whether a district energy system was feasible for buildings near Toronto Pearson International Airport.
Local energy generation
Energy
Municipalities team up on energy strategy
To reduce energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions, the Municipality of the District of Shelburne has endorsed projects that will use wind, solar panels and waste-wood pellets to generate electricity and heat.
Municipal and community buildings
Energy
New energy-efficient fire station will improve safety in Dieppe
Dieppe has conducted a feasibility study with a view to building a fire station.
Energy
Renovation or new construction? That is the question!
The Municipality of the District of Shelburne studied the feasibility of renovating its 1902 administration building versus building a new one on a different site.
Municipal and community buildings
Energy
Town Hall and Emergency Services Building
The new town hall in Sackville, New Brunswick, houses fire, police, municipal services and council chambers in a single energy-efficient facility.
Energy
Greening the local community centre
The City of Morden studied the feasibility of improving its community centre's energy efficiency through retrofits.
Community Buildings Retrofit
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Municipal and community buildings
Energy
Sorel-Tracy builds its first energy efficient building
A provincial pioneer in sustainable development, the City of Sorel-Tracy built its first energy efficient building, the new headquarters for its fire department.
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