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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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Community efficiency financing
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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Greening the local community centre
The City of Morden studied the feasibility of improving its community centre's energy efficiency through retrofits.
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Municipal and community buildings
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Municipal and community buildings
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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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Rural municipalities team up on energy plan
To save money, cut energy use, and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, the Peace River Regional District and four adjoining municipalities collectively developed plans to promote renewable-resource power and heating systems, as well as energy-efficient land use, waste disposal, travel and construction practices.
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Case study: Innovative projects prepare older Brampton suburbs for climate change
Learn how Brampton, ON, is preparing its older suburbs for climate change.
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Municipal and community buildings
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Municipal and community buildings
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Case study: Why net-zero energy buildings reduce emissions and costs for communities
This article is part of a series called Six sustainability ideas that have gone mainstream in Canada.
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Energy
Energy
Case study: Saint John explores options for district energy system
The City of Saint John studied the feasibility of a district energy system to serve buildings in the downtown area. These systems distribute thermal energy from a central facility to heat and cool multiple buildings.
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Land Use
Land Use
Case study: Community Sustainability Plan
The Town of Ladysmith developed a Sustainable Action Plan that provides the framework for sustainable prosperity throughout the 21st century. Adopting the plan is an important step toward achieving the Town's Sustainability Vision, which it developed in 2008-2009.
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Energy
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Toronto’s Exhibition Place brightens pedestrian pathway with LED lights
Eager to showcase green technologies and save on electrical costs, Toronto's Exhibition Place replaced 50 high-pressure sodium lampposts along a pedestrian walkway with light-emitting diode (LED) fixtures.
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Energy
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Case study: How low-carbon design helps cut greenhouse gas emissions in half
Marwayne, AB revitalized its Center Street and reduced village's carbon footprint while creating an appealing space for residents doing day-to-day business and attending public events.
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Sustainable affordable housing
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Sustainable affordable housing
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John Street Apartments and Municipal Garage Project
The John Street Apartments (now called Chapelview) was undertaken in response to a growing need for affordable housing in the Regional Municipality of Peel.