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St. Albert rec centre retrofit aims to cut utility bill by $98,000 per year

The City of St. Albert, Alberta, is upgrading a 44-year-old community facility that serves up to 200 people per day. The energy-efficiency retrofits at the Fountain Park Recreation Centre will reduce energy consumption by 30%, greenhouse gas emissions by 42% and annual utility costs by more than $9…

August 19, 2025

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Annual Report: Green Municipal Fund 2024-2025

For 25 years, FCM’s Green Municipal Fund (GMF) has helped local governments deliver projects that are both economically and environmentally sustainable, proving that investing in sustainability delivers real value for Canadians, helps communities thrive and strengthens Canada as a whole.  Than…

September 18, 2025

Case Study Home energy and resilience upgrades Home energy and resilience upgrades

From upgrades to peace of mind: One rural family’s path to efficiency

When Christina Lycan and her family moved just outside Truro, Nova Scotia, in 2021, they were looking for more space to grow—but with a larger home came higher energy bills. “We knew our power costs were going to go up,” Christina says. “So we started looking into how we could offset that and do it…

October 6, 2025

Case Study Home energy and resilience upgrades Home energy and resilience upgrades

From oil to efficiency: One Saanich homeowner’s path to cleaner heating

When Purnima Govindarajulu received a flyer from the District of Saanich, British Columbia, tucked into her utility bill, she almost dismissed it. “It talked about a pilot program offering financing for energy upgrades,” she recalls. “At first, I wasn’t sure if it was relevant. But it came at just …

October 6, 2025

Case Study Home energy and resilience upgrades Home energy and resilience upgrades

Efficiency that works for families: Comfort and savings made simple

When Kim Hodgkinson first moved into her 1,200-square-foot bungalow in Colchester, Nova Scotia, she knew the home needed work, especially when it came to energy efficiency. “The heat pump didn’t work. The oil system was running constantly. It was never really warm, and our power bills were high,” s…

October 6, 2025

Resource Municipal and community buildings Municipal and community buildings

Small towns, big impacts: GMF in small and rural communities

Rural, northern and remote communities help fuel Canada’s economy and provide vital resources that make our country run.Since 2000, the Green Municipal Fund (GMF) has invested nearly $346 million in rural municipalities across Canada—supporting innovative sustainability projects that reduce energy …

November 3, 2025

Resource Sustainable affordable housing Sustainable affordable housing

Priscilla's Place: Peace of mind and a place to call home in Banff

This article is part of a series called How energy-efficient affordable housing is improving the lives of Canadians. The series features the inspiring stories of six Canadians who are living comfortably and saving money thanks to energy-efficient affordable housing.At the resident’s request fo…

November 4, 2025