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Case Study Water Water

Case study: Expansion of the Water Pollution Control Centre

The focus of this project was to enhance Barrie's wastewater treatment to accommodate municipal growth and improve the quality of the water flowing out of the plant and into Kempenfelt Bay. Barrie's waterfront along Lake Simcoe's Kempenfelt Bay is an important centrepiece for the community. It i…

December 5, 2018

Case Study Municipal and community buildings Municipal and community buildings

Canada’s first net-zero energy municipal library shows what’s possible

When the City of Varennes’ municipal library was no longer meeting provincial building standards or the needs of residents, the city decided to take a bold step forward and replace it with a “net-zero” energy library. The new library will produce as much energy as it consumes. A cluster of r…

September 15, 2020

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August 9, 2019

Case Study Municipal fleet electrification Municipal fleet electrification

New electric vehicle-sharing system reduces emissions and generates revenue

Duration of pilot project: 2016–2019 Without the population or resources to support public transit or other transportation services such as shuttles and taxis, small and medium-sized municipalities looking to reduce the use of personal vehicles in their communities need to get creative. In 2…

September 15, 2020

Case Study Municipal fleet electrification Municipal fleet electrification

Tourist hub in Rockies rolls out Canada’s first all-hybrid bus fleet

The Town of Banff is at the centre of a world-famous national park and World Heritage Site. Because of its high level of tourism and reliance on car travel, the town generates significantly more greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions than an average community of its size. To reduce its GHG impacts, in …

September 14, 2020

Case Study Water Water

Deep lake water revolutionizes cooling and improves water quality for residents

In 2003, with coal a major source of power in Ontario and climate change a growing concern, Toronto’s city council set out to improve air quality, reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and support renewable energy initiatives. At the time, Enwave District Energy Limited was heating and cooling …

September 14, 2020

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Case study: Vancouver becoming world's greenest city

Greenest City Action Plan Already known for environmental sustainability, the City of Vancouver has adopted a plan to become the world's greenest city by 2020.

The plan sets ambitious goals to reduce air pollution and waste, foster energy-efficient construction and improve the cit…

December 14, 2018