News

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

The Community Energy Association (CEA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Patricia Bell as Senior Community Energy Planner.  Pat Bell will commence work with the organization mid-October 2008.  The Community Energy Association is a collaboration of the Union of BC Municipalities, the Province, the Planning Institute of BC, transit providers and energy utilities.  The organization assists BC local governments to promote energy efficiency and renewable energy through community energy planning and project implementation.

UBCM Green Communities Update - from February 2008

2008 BC Budget

Launching Green Buildings BC for Local Governments

Building Energy Efficiency Retrofits - A Free Service to Save Money and Carbon

Green Buildings BC for Local Governments program is being launched by the Community Energy Association (CEA) on behalf of the Province of BC. This FREE program assists local governments in navigating through the building retrofit process, creating momentum and buy-in with staff and council, and providing guidance on the magnitude of the opportunity for your local government.

Toronto city council adopted a comprehensive climate plan.  Council overview attached at bottom.

Vancouver passes climate change resolution