Resource Water Guide: 2018 Sustainable Communities Awards project guide: Water Learn how to implement the best practices and strategies used by Okotoks, AB, our 2018 Sustainable Communities Awards water winner. February 5, 2019
Case Study Municipal and community buildings Prince George looks to groundwater to beat summer heat The City of Prince George investigated the possibility of cooling its new RCMP headquarters with groundwater. December 19, 2018
Case Study Energy | Housing Integrated Planning for Community-Based Sustainability Framework The City of Rivière-du-Loup has prioritized economic, environmental and social development in the community. December 4, 2018
Case Study Energy | Housing Integrated Community Sustainability Plan The city of Kingston wanted to create a sustainability plan with a difference. December 4, 2018
Case Study Energy | Housing Plan Parksville – A vision for our future The City of Parksville has developed a new Official Community Plan to address issues such as smart growth, climate change, downtown revitalization, sustainable tourism and shoreline protection. December 10, 2018
Resource Energy Tool for municipal clean energy program development: Use the Energy Poverty and Equity Explorer to reduce energy poverty and greenhouse gases Energy poverty refers to the experience of households or communities that struggle with meeting their home energy needs. Approximately 20 percent of Canadian households in both rural and urban communities face energy poverty, and addressing this challenge requires a clear understanding of the peopl… October 31, 2019
General Content Join the Federation of Canadian Municipalities FCM unites and empowers Canada’s municipalities. We bring local priorities to the national agenda, and together we’re securing historic federal investments in communities of all sizes. We’re elevating the role of local governments and empowering local leaders with new tools to build better lives. … March 8, 2022
Resource Municipal and community buildings GMF’s Municipal Energy Roadmap GMF’s Municipal Energy Roadmap meets you where you’re at – and helps you get where you want to go. The report offers timely and specific guidance in identifying the best solutions for Canadian communities to achieve significant GHG emissions reductions in their municipal and co… January 25, 2021
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 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
