Funding Sustainable affordable housing Capital project: Retrofit of sustainable affordable housing We fund retrofit capital projects that integrate leading-edge deep energy efficiency measures and onsite renewable energy generation for existing affordable housing units through a combination of loans and grants.This funding supports measures to install or update physical infrastructure to improve… May 7, 2020
General Content Low Carbon Cities Canada (LC3) SEE ALL NEWS & MEDIA SEARCH ALL RESOURCES Low Carbon Cities Canada (LC3) supports cities and communities in reaching their carbon emissions reduction potential. This initiative is implemented in partnership among seven local centres and the Federation of Canadian Municipa… March 8, 2022
Event Course: Building climate resilience with asset management Climate hazards like flooding, drought, extreme storms, and increased precipitation pose significant challenges to communities across Canada's diverse and varied landscapes. While these challenges are experienced differently across regions, they can threaten the reliability of municipal infra…
Event Energy E-learning courses: Tackling energy use in your municipal and community buildings These four free online courses will help you increase the energy-efficiency of buildings in your municipality.
Resource Climate Adaptation Webinar recording: Learn how to build a strong Adaptation in Action implementation project application Are you preparing to apply for an Adaptation in Action implementation project?Watch our webinar to get practical guidance on how to strengthen your project’s submission and make it stand out while avoiding common pitfalls. This session walks you through the application process and highl… August 11, 2025
Resource Municipal and community buildings Guides: Equity and non-energy benefits of community building retrofits Explore the equity and other non-energy benefits of retrofitting community buildings. August 27, 2024
Resource Climate Adaptation Fire-resistant material installations for community facility resilience Fire-resistant retrofits cut ignition pathways, buying time for buildings and people during fires. Replacing vulnerable components within the building envelope and surrounding structures (roofs, siding, vents, decks, fences) with fire-resistant assemblies reduces ember entry and direct flame … January 15, 2026
General Content Flood resilience toolkit for small municipalities Why building flood resilience mattersFlooding is Canada’s most common and costly natural disaster, and it is getting worse.Flooding occurs when rivers overflow, stormwater overwhelms local drainage or coastal waters rise above normal levels. Climate change is increasing the frequency and intensity … January 8, 2026
Resource Climate Adaptation Wildfire prevention training for wildfire resilience Wildfire prevention training equips both staff and residents with the knowledge they need to reduce ignition risks and prepare for emergencies. Communities can turn prevention into everyday practice by education on FireSmart basics, incident awareness and cultural fire co-management.For small and r… January 14, 2026
Funding Municipal and community buildings Study: New construction of municipal buildings What we fundWe fund feasibility studies that assess in detail the approaches needed to implement a new construction of an energy-efficient municipal building. This funding helps Canadian cities and communities of all sizes undertake sustainability projects that reduce emissions, accelerate energy s… October 31, 2023
