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Event Energy E-learning course: an introduction to energy modelling for municipal staff This self-paced course focuses on foundational information and emphasizes the importance of energy modelling within municipal infrastructure projects. The course is broken into 3 modules, in which you will learn the basics of energy modelling and receive practical knowledge and skills to help you m…
News Low Carbon Cities Canada (LC3) network enters implementation phase following establishment of seven local centres Today FCM’s Green Municipal Fund announced a milestone for its Low Carbon Cities Canada network, shifting from start-up phase to full implementation following the final transfer of funds establishing all seven local LC3 centres in Canada’s largest urban areas. Reflecting this evolution, FCM today a… March 11, 2022
Case Study Transportation Case study: Nova Scotia's longest paved bike path in Cape Breton Project type Amount Community Capital project Loan: $1 million Grant: $100,000 Sydney and Glace Bay, NS Bike paths are an anomaly in Nova Scotia, and this project was the largest component of the Cape Bret… August 19, 2019
Resource Energy Article series: Meet LC3’s climate leaders In big cities across Canada, the leaders of the Low Carbon Cities Canada (LC3) network and its founders are finding new ways to address climate change by breaking down barriers to implement and scale up low carbon solutions, and to support their cities in reaching their climate change targets… March 29, 2021
News Canada and FCM announce support for NZE affordable housing in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta Fort Saskatchewan– Everyone in Canada deserves a safe, affordable, and sustainable place to call home. That is why the Government of Canada and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) are investing in communities to provide sustainable and affordable housing for residents. The Honourable… March 29, 2022
Case Study Municipal fleet electrification Community-led vehicle charging network drives big shift in rural setting In 2016, the regional districts of East Kootenay, Central Kootenay and Kootenay Boundary launched a pilot project to build an extensive network of electric vehicle charging stations and promote a shift to electric vehicles. Given the long distances between the small communities in BC’s r… September 15, 2020
Case Study Water Case study: How Waterloo facility upgrades improve water quality and energy efficiency This is part of a series of case studies on wastewater projects funded by the FCM's Green Municipal Fund. Each case study provides technical information, project details and tips on best practices. Project overview As part of a series of upgrades to the Kitchener Wastewater Treatment Plant (W… December 2, 2018
Resource Municipal buildings Factsheets: Municipal Energy Roadmap GMF’s Municipal Energy Roadmap gives elected officials and municipal staff a framework to identify and design innovative sustainable energy projects. The support tool helps you identify the best solutions for Canadian communities to achieve significant GHG emissions reductions and meet your long-te… October 13, 2020
