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Case study: Bridging energy efficiency and equity in Bridgewater

  SummaryThe Town of Bridgewater, in the heart of Nova Scotia, has pioneered a three-pronged approach that reduces greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions while tackling energy poverty. Winner of a Sustainable Communities Award 2024, the Energize Bridgewater project combines leading-edge energy mo…

February 12, 2025

Resource Land Use Land Use

Webinar recording: Making sustainable land use decisions in your municipality

  
As Canadian municipalities grow, local governments are looking for innovative ways to accommodate, service and support new residents and businesses. As a result, the need for strategic, fiscally responsible and environmentally conscious land-use planning is more important than ever…

October 28, 2024

Funding Municipal and community buildings

Feasibility study: Green Buildings Pathway

Apply for funding to make energy efficiency part of the long-term vision for your community’s recreational and cultural spaces.Plan for near- and long-term capital projects that cut energy use and greenhouse gas emissions—reducing total cost of ownership over the building’s life and freeing up muni…

March 23, 2021

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FAQs about GMF's Regional Energy Coaches

Regional Energy Coaches (REC) program Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)What is the REC program?The Regional Energy Coaches (REC) program is a nationwide initiative designed to improve energy efficiency in affordable housing. The program provides expert coaching, technical support, and funding guidan…

June 4, 2024

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GMF funding FAQs

Updated funding from FCM’s Green Municipal Fund What is happening?FCM’s Green Municipal Fund has redesigned its longstanding funding offer better to support Canadian municipalities in delivering high-impact sustainability projects. The refreshed offer is designed to help deliver high-impact pr…

August 3, 2022

Resource Trees Trees

Factsheet: Advancing tree equity and growing community canopies

Have you considered how to put equity at the centre of your tree planting projects? This factsheet explores ways that local governments and community partners can centre equity in their urban forestry plans and practices.

December 5, 2024

Resource Municipal fleet electrification Municipal fleet electrification

Webinar recording: Safe and Active School Routes offer

  This webinar explores how municipalities can improve youth health, safety and sustainability by developing safer, low-emission travel routes in school zones. Through GMF’s new Safe and Active School Routes Offer, municipalities can access up to $125,000 in funding (covering 50–80% of el…

July 14, 2025