Case Study Zero-emission vehicles Case study: Shifting gears with e-bike incentives SummaryThe District of Saanich, B.C., wanted to increase electric bike (e-bike) usage in the community to help lower transportation emissions and reach its climate goals. To do so, staff created an income-tiered pilot program, winner of the 2024 Sustainable Communities Awards in the tra… February 13, 2025
Case Study Municipal and community buildings Case study: Retrofitting three community facilities for shared heating SummaryThis case study from Abbotsford, B.C., demonstrates how a heat recovery system can boost energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by sharing heat among three facilities within one recreation complex. This innovative approach will lead to significant operational cost saving… March 4, 2025
Funding Other renewable community energy systems Capital project: Net-Zero Transformation What we fundWe provide combined loan and grant funding to support municipalities in constructing innovative infrastructure that has the potential to result in a significant contribution to net-zero. GMF capital projects are usually composed of physical assets. These are defined by following general… October 31, 2023
Resource Asset management Natural assets bolster climate resilience Green infrastructure – natural resources and ecosystems as well as enhanced and engineered assets that reproduce natural functions – is critical for helping municipalities deliver and maintain levels of service for their communities, often at a lower cost than grey infrastructure alternatives. As t… November 19, 2019
Resource Municipal and community buildings Save energy, cut costs: Using GMF support in Quebec May 6, 2025
Funding Sustainable affordable housing Pilot project: Retrofit or new construction of sustainable affordable housing A pilot project for an initiative that supports the integration of leading-edge deep energy efficiency measures and onsite renewable energy generation in existing affordable housing retrofit and new build projects. May 7, 2020
Funding Sustainable affordable housing Planning: Early support grant for sustainable affordable housing projects We provide planning grants to assist housing providers in the early stages of sustainable affordable housing development. This grant is intended to fund the development of deliverables required in applications for additional funding (e.g., GMF’s Sustainable Affordable Housing (SAH) study grant… May 7, 2020
Resource Municipal and community buildings Webinar recording: Addressing municipal challenges through sustainability Municipalities across Canada are navigating complex challenges and require solutions that can address multiple issues at once. This webinar explores how sustainability projects can deliver lasting socioeconomic benefits—and how you can leverage this knowledge to strengthen your Green Mu… May 20, 2025
Resource Municipal and community buildings Accelerating the transition to a circular economy: Material reuse for a net-zero future Learn how circular construction reduces waste, lowers emissions and saves costs while strengthening communities and combating climate impact. Discover CERIEC’s solutions today. February 18, 2025
Funding Municipal and community buildings Capital project: Construction of new sustainable municipal and community buildings What we fundWe offer combined loan and grant funding to support new building construction projects for sustainable municipally owned buildings. This funding helps Canadian cities and communities of all sizes undertake sustainability projects that reduce emissions, accelerate energy savings and keep… October 31, 2023
