Case Study 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 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 Investing in a brighter, more resilient future When Tannis and Mark moved into their Guelph home, they were drawn to its unique 1970s design. With large windows and roof overhangs that naturally shaded the house in summer while letting in winter sun, it already had a touch of energy-savvy design. But for decades, one dream remained out of reach… November 13, 2025
Case Study Home energy and resilience upgrades Turning an energy upgrade into everyday comfort When Adam and his family moved into their Guelph home in 2023, they knew one big project was looming. The furnace was nearly two decades old and unlikely to last much longer. Adam, who had already installed a heat pump in his previous home, hoped to avoid simply replacing the aging system with anot… November 13, 2025
Resource Climate Adaptation Green roof installations for community facility resilience Green roofs are roofing systems that are partially or completely covered with vegetation, planted over a drainage layer and a waterproof membrane. They are installed to reduce building heat stress, manage stormwater and support sustainable building design.Green roofs increase a facility’s resilienc… January 14, 2026
Resource Climate Adaptation Stormwater ponds for flood resilience Stormwater ponds temporarily or permanently hold excess water during heavy rainfall, reducing flooding, erosion, and downstream damage. They increase resilience by controlling stormwater flows, improving water quality, and protecting critical infrastructure. For small and rural communities, stormwa… January 6, 2026
Funding Municipal and community buildings Study: Retrofit pathway for municipal buildings What we fundWe fund feasibility studies that assess in detail the approaches needed to retrofit existing municipal buildings to achieve deep energy and GHG reductions. Studies must follow our Green Buildings Pathway Guidance Document.Eligible projects may focus on a single municipal building or a p… October 31, 2023
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Funding Municipal and community buildings Capital project: Green Buildings Pathway retrofit Apply for funding for multi-measure, long-term projects that reduce energy use and greenhouse gas emissions over time—modernizing your community buildings, lowering operating costs and freeing up resources for essential services. These retrofits will contribute to a Green Buildings Pathway while en… March 23, 2021
Resource Climate Adaptation Vegetative management and replacement for wildfire resilience Thinning vegetation, clearing debris and accumulated deadfall, and using the natural topography that surrounds a community can create protective barriers that slow wildfire spread. For small and rural Canadian communities, vegetative management and replacement is a cost-effective, visible intervent… January 14, 2026
