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Case Study Municipal and community buildings Municipal and community buildings

Innovation in construction: ENBIX's role in advancing emissions-neutral buildings

Launched in December 2023, the Emissions-Neutral Buildings Information Exchange (ENBIX) brings together partners to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the construction, renovation and operation of buildings. Hosted by the Alberta Ecotrust Foundation and their local LC3 Centre the Climate Innova…

August 14, 2024

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Sustainable buildings

More information on the sustainable buildings category of the 2024 Sustainable Communities Awards.

March 22, 2024

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Transportation

More information on the transportation category of the 2024 Sustainable Communities Awards.

March 22, 2024

Case Study Asset management Asset management

A steady approach to levels of service in Flagstaff County

Background The rural municipality of Flagstaff County in east/central Alberta is home to around 3,600 people across a few small towns and villages, along with two hamlets that came on board in 2016. With help from a Municipal Asset Management Program (MAMP) grant, the county is progressing on it…

October 11, 2024

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Community energy

More information on the community energy category of the 2024 Sustainable Communities Awards.

March 22, 2024

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

Case study: Helping Saanich homeowners boost energy efficiency

SummaryHome heating retrofits are a significant part of the District of Saanich’s goal to reduce emissions by 50 percent between 2020 and 2030. To help homeowners transition from fossil fuels to electric heat pumps, the district created a pilot program offering zero-interest financing. The pilot wa…

November 13, 2024

Resource Sustainable affordable housing Sustainable affordable housing

YWCA Banff: Building stability and community through affordable housing

This article is part of a series called Transforming communities with Sustainable Affordable Housing. The series demonstrates how energy-efficient, community-centered housing can foster resilience and well-being. Discover practical solutions for affordable, climate-friendly homes that improve …

November 6, 2024