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Factsheets: Community Buildings Retrofit initiative

Learn how to retrofit existing community buildings to lower GHG emissions and extend their life cycle.

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Case Study: An innovative path toward net-zero homes

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Webinar recording: How to start reducing GHG emissions in community buildings

Watch the discussion on how to create a GHG reduction pathway for community buildings.

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Case study: How one affordable housing provider created a net zero strategy

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Aspen Heights: Redefining affordable housing in Saskatoon

A wide-angle aerial view of the Aspen Heights development in Saskatoon. It consists of several two-storey townhouse complexes with blue and white exterior paneling and brown peaked roofs.
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Heartland Housing Foundation: Building a sustainable future in Fort Saskatchewan

A wide-angle aerial view of the Heartland Housing Foundation's complex in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta. It has two adjoined buildings, each four storeys, with an exterior designed with a blue, red and white mosaic pattern. The roofs are covered in solar panels, and the parking lot also features several large solar panels that each serve as a cover above 5-10 parking spots.
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Building a better future: CABN’s net-zero affordable housing pilot

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Pine Tree Park: Transforming affordable housing with energy efficiency and solar power

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Rossland Yards: Transforming affordable housing in Rossland, BC

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YWCA Banff: Building stability and community through affordable housing

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Transforming communities with Sustainable Affordable Housing: Article series

In a series of six articles, we highlight impactful projects funded by GMF's Sustainable Affordable Housing (SAH) initiative, demonstrating how energy-efficient, community-centered housing can foster resilience and well-being.

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Guide: Equity and non-energy benefits of community building retrofits

Explore the equity and other non-energy benefits of retrofitting community buildings.

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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.
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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.
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Webinar recording: Accelerate your community’s net-zero transformation with new GMF funding

Watch our webinar to discover how GMF’s new funding can help you upgrade infrastructure and reduce local GHG emissions.

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Webinar recording: The real impact of home-energy efficiency financing

Watch our webinar to discover how you can achieve your climate goals by implementing a home-energy efficiency financing program in your community

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Webinar recording: Transform your approach to energy efficiency with the Housing Providers’ Toolkit

Watch the discussion on how to take advantage of the Housing Providers’ Toolkit.

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Guide: Taking your indoor swimming pool to net zero

A guide with key measures and lessons learned to help you build a plan for net-zero indoor swimming pools.

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Webinar recording: How to start reducing GHG emissions in community buildings

Watch the discussion on how to create a GHG reduction pathway for community buildings.

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Case study: From brownfield to renewable energy site in one B.C. community

In collaboration with the Federal Gas Tax Fund, the District of Summerland B.C. embarked on a sustainable energy initiative, converting a brownfield site into a solar and storage facility.
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Case study: Replacing oil furnaces with electric heat pumps in rural B.C.

In partnership with Ecotrust Canada, the Heiltsuk First Nation completed a pilot project to install high-efficiency ductless heat pumps in 37 homes.
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Case study: A novel approach to geothermal energy systems in Canada

Engineers found they could switch to an open-loop geothermal system, which can be more energy-efficient and cost-effective than a closed-loop system.
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Webinar recording: How to get a project started, tips for small francophone communities

If you’re a small francophone municipality looking to develop sustainability projects and access funding, watch this webinar to learn how others overcame common challenges.

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Factsheets: Community Buildings Retrofit initiative

Learn how to retrofit existing community buildings to lower GHG emissions and extend their life cycle.

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