Resource Municipal and community buildings Webinar recording: Energy efficiency for reaching net zero Learn how municipalities can advance energy efficiency initiatives to reach net-zero targets. August 16, 2023
Resource Annual Report: Green Municipal Fund 2022-2023 For over two decades, the Green Municipal Fund (GMF) has been a cornerstone in transforming Canadian communities into hubs of sustainability and innovation. September 26, 2023
Funding Local energy generation Study: Community Energy Systems What we fundWe fund feasibility studies that outline the design of a proposed community energy system. This funding helps Canadian cities evaluate local sources of renewable energy that will ultimately power multiple systems and buildings resulting in reduced operating costs, stable energy bills an… October 31, 2023
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Case Study Home energy and resilience upgrades Case Study: Making Alberta homes more energy efficient Summary Municipalities across the country have launched programs to help homeowners finance energy-efficiency and renewable energy upgrades. In Alberta, Alberta Municipalities (ABmunis) has used a collaborative approach to centralize administration of these programs so communities can streamline… November 14, 2023
Case Study Municipal fleet electrification Case study: Updating municipal vehicles to lower emissions—and costs The City of North Battleford, SK's fleet feasibility study identified ways to reduce costs and emissions, including fleet size reduction, vehicle upgrades, and exploring electric vehicle use. December 7, 2023
Case Study Energy | Housing Case study: Pine Tree Park Estates—a blueprint for sustainable, affordable housing Pine Tree Park details the journey from brownfield to sustainable affordable housing, underlining the importance of diverse funding and offering a blueprint for future housing projects. February 20, 2024
General Content Frequently Asked Questions for FCM's 2024 Sustainable Communities Awards Find answers to your questions about the 2024 Sustainable Communities Awards call for applications. March 22, 2024
Case Study Municipal and community buildings Case study: How recreation centres can function as resilience hubs SummaryFollowing the destruction left by Hurricane Fiona, Pictou County relied on a local recreation centre to serve as a temporary shelter for incoming power crews. Plans to upgrade the facility will ensure continued resilience during future climate-related extreme events, illustrating how energy … July 3, 2025
General Content How to make climate adaptation funding go further This article is part of our Strengthening Communities Through Climate Adaptation series. Each piece shares practical ideas and offers real-world strategies to help communities plan, fund and carry out climate adaptation projects that reflect their local priorities.Climate adaptation takes time, res… July 9, 2025
