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2009 Energy & Climate Action Awards

Your Invitation for the 2009 Energy & Climate Action Awards

The Community Energy Association, Union of British Columbia Municipalities and BC Hydro Power Smart are pleased to invite all local governments in British Columbia to participate in the 2009 Energy & Climate Action Awards competition.

2008 Energy Award WINNERS

The Resort Municipality of Whistler won the award in the Community Planning and Development category for development of the Whistler Athlete Village (WAV) as a compact, low-carbon resident-restricted housing community with an innovative district-based alternative energy system.

Community Energy Association Engages Norm Connolly as Executive Director

The Community Energy Association (CEA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Norm
Connolly as Executive Director, commencing July 2009. The Community Energy Association is
a collaboration of the Union of BC Municipalities, the Province, the Planning Institute of BC,
transit providers, energy utilities and individual local governments. The organization assists BC
local governments to promote energy efficiency and renewable energy through community
energy planning and project implementation.

2008 Energy Action Award Announcement

Congratulations to:

  • Resort Municipality of Whistler – Winner, Community Planning and Development
  • District of Squamish – Honorable Mention, Community Planning and Development
  • City of Castlegar – Winner, Corporate Operations
  • District of Saanich – Honorable Mention, Corporate Operations

 

UBCM Green Communities Update

UBCM Green Communities Update - from February 2008