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Guide
land use Land Use

Toolkit: Making sustainable land use decisions in your municipality

Solutions for Canadian communities to achieve significant GHG emissions reductions in buildings and meet long-term sustainability objectives.

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Case Study
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.
Waste on a street curb next to a sidewalk
Tool
Sustainable affordable housing Sustainable affordable housing
energy | housing Energy | Housing

Project cash flow calculator

Our energy project calculator is designed to aid housing providers in quantifying the associated costs of sustainable, affordable housing projects. Use the calculator to understand the viability of a potential project and make informed decisions.

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Tool
Sustainable affordable housing Sustainable affordable housing
energy | housing Energy | Housing

Funders list for sustainable affordable housing

Access additional funding sources from across Canada to support your next affordable housing project.

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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.
One of the retrofitted military houses at Pine Tree Park, Cape Breton.
Webinar recording

Webinar recording: Integrating Anti-Racism, Equity and Inclusion, and Reconciliation in GMF initiatives

Explore AREI+R's role in GMF initiatives for sustainable municipal development. Learn key strategies, insights, and socio-economic benefits.

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Tool
energy | housing Energy | Housing

Toolkit: Navigating energy efficient affordable housing projects

Discover a toolkit designed for affordable housing providers aiming to prioritize energy efficiency. This toolkit offers insights into the benefits of energy-efficient housing, addresses unique challenges, and provides practical tools to identify solutions.

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Webinar recording
Municipal and community buildings Municipal and community buildings
energy Energy

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.

Building of the public library with solar panels
Case Study
Municipal fleet electrification Municipal fleet electrification
transportation Transportation

Case study: Updating municipal vehicles to lower emissions—and costs

The City of North Battleford, SK's analysis of its municipal fleet revealed opportunities for cost savings and progress towards net-zero, focusing on fleet optimization and electric vehicle feasibility.
Photo showing the driver's side car mirror reflecting an orange sunset, with the car visibly traveling down a city street with distant street lights.
Case Study
land use Land Use

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.
An artist’s rendering of people at a viewpoint overlooking rows of solar panels surrounded by trees, in a landscape of arid hills
Case Study
land use Land Use

Case study: Two natural solutions to manage stormwater runoff

The City of Brampton, ON launched an initiative, introducing a school rain garden and roadside bioretention cells. This project aims to enhance stormwater management and boost environmental resilience.
A roadside garden with trees, grasses and mulch, with a drain visible that directs water from the street to the garden.
Case Study
energy | housing Energy | Housing

Case Study: An innovative path toward net-zero homes

Discover how Better Homes Ottawa leveraged a private-sector partnership to finance home energy-efficiency retrofits.
Aerial view od Ottawa Glebe Canal
Case Study
energy | housing Energy | Housing

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

Discover how Brightside, a Vancouver-based non-profit housing provider, is pioneering a net zero strategy to transform their building into sustainable, energy-efficient homes.
Side view of Brightside Community Home featuring a paved pathway leading to the entrance, two cars parked in front, and the building is nestled among hedges and trees
Case Study
energy Energy

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.
An aerial view of the town of Bella Bella, showing buildings and a dock into the ocean as well as forest and mountains in the background
Case Study
Local energy generation Local energy generation
energy Energy

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.
Man and woman in construction gear discussing blueprints while standing on a building site with construction equipment in the background
Case Study
Community efficiency financing Community efficiency financing
energy | housing Energy | Housing

Case Study: Making Alberta homes more energy efficient

Find out how a group of Alberta municipalities teamed up to access Community Efficiency Financing and retrofit homes across multiple communities.
A group of solar panels on a roof, with leafy trees in the background.
Webinar recording
Municipal and community buildings Municipal and community buildings
energy | housing Energy | Housing

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.

Aerial view of Tadoussac, Quebec
Tool
Municipal and community buildings Municipal and community buildings
energy Energy

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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Annual Report

Annual Report: Green Municipal Fund 2022-2023

Our 2022-23 Annual Report, Together for the Future, delves into the tangible impacts and milestones achieved this past year, shedding light on how GMF initiatives are catalyzing profound systemic shifts, propelling Canada steadfastly towards its 2050 net-zero emissions goal.

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Webinar recording
Municipal and community buildings Municipal and community buildings
energy Energy

Webinar Recording: Enhance comfort and energy savings with municipal building envelopes

Watch this webinar to explore strategies for optimizing municipal building envelopes, enhancing both comfort and energy efficiency.

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