Funding Your CCommunity Energy InitiativesA guide to funding and resourcesfor British Columbia local governments

October 2006

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FUNDING YOUR COMMUNITY ENERGY INITIATIVES

Produced by the Community Energy Association

About this GuideThis funding and resource guide is intended to assist British Columbia local government staff and electedofficials find appropriate funding and information to support local government energy planning,efficiency, and renewable energy projects. Due to limited space, it is only possible to include keyinformation about each program. Contact the Community Energy Association, or the individual programmanagers, for more detailed information.

About the Community Energy AssociationThe Community Energy Association is a charitable organization assisting BC local governments topromote energy efficiency and alternative energy through community energy planning and projectimplementation. For contact information and many more local government resources, including adownloadable version of this guide or updated versions, please visit: www.communityenergy.bc.ca.CEA intends to update this guide annually.

AcknowledgementsProduction of this local government funding and resource guide has been made possible through financialcontributions from Infrastructure Canada, the British Columbia Ministry of Environment, and TerasenGas Inc. The guide is an update of material originally found on the Greenhouse Gas Action Guide website(www.ghgactionguide.ca). developed by a range of federal, provincial, and local partners.

DisclaimerThe views expressed herein do not necessarily represent the views of the Government of Canada, theGovernment of British Columbia, nor Terasen Gas Inc.

Contact InformationMichael Wilson, P.Eng.Senior Energy PlannerCommunity Energy Association1-604-886-9864mwilson@communityenergy.bc.ca

Community Energy AssociationSuite 1400, 333 Seymour StVancouver, BC V6B 5A6Tel: 604-628-7076Fax: 778-786-1613www.communityenergy.bc.ca

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HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE

This guide for BC local governments is divided into two parts: a Funding Guide and a Resource Guide.

The Funding Guide is a comprehensive listing of programs for which BC local governments are eligible,that provide financial incentives for energy planning, efficiency, or renewable energy related activities.

The Resource Guide is a listing of programs and organizations that provide non-financial resources tolocal governments to support energy planning, efficiency, or renewable energy. These resources includeinformation, advice, workshops, and advocacy work. The Resource Guide also includes information onprograms that provide financial incentives for which local governments are not eligible, but for whichnon-profit organizations, community groups, or local businesses may be able to apply.

Each entry includes the program title, description, restrictions on eligibility, organization, contactinformation, and a website address. The Funding Guide also includes information on the amount of fundsavailable, while the Resource Guide includes the types of support offered.

Both guides are organized by category: Buildings, Infrastructure, Renewables, and Transportation. Manyprograms are applicable to more than one, or sometimes all of the categories.

The cross-reference table enables quick identification of programs within categories, and types ofincentives or non-financial resources available.

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Funding Guide1. Aboriginal & Northern Community Action Program (AN CAP}

2. BC Local Govemmentlnfrastructure Planning Grant Program

3. New Deal- Community Works Fund

4. New Deal- Innovations Fund

5. New Deal- Strategic Priorities Fund

6. Smart Development Partnership Program

7. Federal Tax Exemptions

8. Foundations and Non-profrt Grant Providers

9. Green Municipal Funds

10. Provincial Sales Tax Exemptions

11. Remote Community Bectrification Program

12. Technology Early Action Measures (TEAM)

13. Affordability and Choice Today (ACT) Program

14. Commercial Building Incentive Program (CBIP)

15. Efficient Boiler Program

16. EnerGuide for Existing Buildings (EEB)

17. Power Sense

18. Power Smart - Compressed Air Initiative

19. Power Smart - High Performance Building Program

20. Power Smart - Refrigeration Initiative

21. Power Smart Partners

22. Power Smart Product Incentive Program

23. CANMET Energy Technology Centre

24. Renewable Energy Deployment Initiative (REDI)

25. Canada Strategic Infrastructure Fund

26. Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund

27. Cycling Infrastructure Partnership Program (CIPP)

28. Renewable Power Production Incentive {RPPI}

29. Wind Power Production Incentive (WPPI)

Resource Guide1. Ctimate Change/Energy Pathfinder for Aboriginal Communities •

2. Community Energy Association (CEA) •

3. EcoAction Community Funding Program •

4. Ministry of Energy. Mines and Petroleum Resources •

5. Office of Energy Efficiency •

6. Partners for Climate Protection •

7. Pembina Institute for Appropriate Development •

8. Smart Growth BC •

9. Sustainable Development Technology Canada •

10. Energy Star •

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12. Industrial Building Incentive Program (IBIP) •

13. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design {LEED} •

14. R-2000 HOME Program •

15. Canadian Industry Program for Energy Conservation {CIPEC}. •

16. Energuide • •17. BC Sustainable Energy Association {BCSEA} •

18. BC BioFleet • •19. Beller Environmentally Sound Transportation (BEST) •

20. Moving On Sustainable Transportation (MOST) •

21. Victoria Transport Policy Institute (VTPI) •

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FUNDING GUIDE

1. Aboriginal & Northern Community Action Program (ANCAP) Category: All

DescriptionANCAP provides funding for initiatives that facilitate the engagement of Aboriginal peoples and northerners in energy-relatedactivities, and facilitate community-driven strategies for addressing the use and provision of energy.

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Eligibility Funding Available ContactFirst Nations Grants of up to $100,000 for planning and up to Indian & Northern Affairs Canada

$250,000 for implementation. Jesse George

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2. Be Local Government Infrastructure Planning Grant Program Category: All

EligibilityIAll local gov'ts

3. Federal Tax Exemptions

4. Foundations and Non-profit Grant Providers

DescriptionThis program offers funding for local government planning activities that support energy and climate change action. TheInfrastructure Planning (Study) Grants can be used for community energy planning or feasibility studies. The Grants areprovided for projects to study the feasibility, costs, technology, and location of proposed sewer, water, drainage, transportation,or other local government infrastructure.

--r:--Funding Available IContactUp to $10,000. Grants over $5,000 IMinistry of Community Services:must have matching funds. Municipal Engineering Services BranchGrant applications accepted Elizabeth Davidgequarterly. ' (250) 387-4060

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Eligibility Funding Available IContactAll local gov'ts Tax exemptions and write-offs Canada Revenue Agency

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Description 1There are many charitable foundations and non-profit organizations that provide funding in the form of grants for energy and Isustainability initiatives. These organizations usually require charitable status from the applicants, for which local governments II

qualify. However, most applicants are non-profit organizations, and any application from a local government would likely need toinclude significant community involvement or broad community benefits to be considered. Applications from smaller ,communities with fewer resources available may be more likely to be accepted. iEligibility I Funding Available i Contact 'Varies IVaries ITD Friends of the Environment, VanCity,I IVancouver Foundation, Victoria Foundation, others i

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5. Green Municipal Funds

DescriptionMunicipalities may apply to the Green Municipal Fund for funding for planning, field tests, feasibility studies, communitysustainability plans, and project implementation towards energy/GHG reduction. The fund supports implementation projectsthrough both grants and lower-interest loans. Applications for studies are accepted on a continuous basis. For implementationfunding, an RFP is issued at least once per year for each project category: Energy, Waste, Brownfields, Water, andTransportation. A letter of intent is required first, followed by a full application if accepted.

Eligibility Funding Available ContactAll local gov'ts For studies and planning, up to 50% of eligible Federation of Canadian Municipalities:

costs to a maximum of $350,000. The Centre for Sustainable Community DevelopmentTotal annual funds available are Simona Birea, Applications Coordinator

1$8 - $12 million for planning and studies, (613) 241-5221 ext. 238$7 - $10 million for implementation grants, and sbirea@fcm.ca$50 - $70 million for implementation loans. www.sustainablecommunities.ca/GMF/

6. New Deal- Community Works Fund Category: All

DescriptionEstablished to support local priorities that are in alignment with the desired outcomes of reduced GHG emissions, cleaner airand cleaner water. It provides funding directly to eligible local governments, with no application required. Level of funding tolocal governments depends on the Tier they fit into as defined by the New Deal Agreement.

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7. New Deal- Innovations FundCategory: All

DescriptionThe Innovations Fund is established to support projects that reflect an innovative approach to achieving the intended outcomesof reduced GHG emissions, cleaner air and cleaner water. An application for funding is required.

Funding AvailableVaries

EligibilityAll local gov'ts

ContactUnion of British Columbia MunicipalitiesBrenda Gibson, General Manager(250) 356-0862bgibson@civicnet.bc.cawww.civicnet.bc.ca i

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8. New Deal - Strategic Priorities Fund

DescriptionThe Strategic Priorities Fund provides funding for strategic investments that work towards the desired outcomes of reducedGHG emissions, cleaner air, and cleaner water. The SPF is for projects that are large in scale or regional in impact. Anapplication for funding is required.

Eligibility Funding AvailableGVRD communities Variesnot eligible

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9. Provincial Sales Tax Exemptions Category: All IDescriptionThe Provincial Government offers a number of PST Exemptions for: Material and equipment used to conserve energy,alternative fuels, energy-efficient residential furnaces, boilers and heat pumps, and fuel-efficient vehicles.

EligibilityAll local gov'ts

Funding AvailablePST exemption (7%)

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10. Remote Community Electrification Program Category: All

ContactBC HydroNick Hawley, Program Manager(604) 453-6240Nick. Hawley@bchydro.bc.cawww.bchydro.com

DescriptionBC Hydro has established a Remote Community Electrification Program to provide power to communities who wish to beserved by BC Hydro. This program has funding available to eligible remote communities for preparation of Remote CommunityEnergy Plans.

EligibilityRemote (off grid)communities only.

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12. Technology Early Action Measures (TEAM)

DescriptionThis program aims to improve land use planning and development in Be by fostering partnerships. Funding is available forprojects that represent new and innovative approaches to specific issues or opportunities related to land use planning. Thelocal government must partner with at least one other organization (eg. industry associations, financial institutions, non-profitassociations, etc.). Projects should have broad interest and transferability to other local governments.

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All local gov'ts jUP to $50,000. Grants must have matching Ministry of Community Servicesfunds. ILois-Leah Goodwin

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DescriptionTEAM is an interdepartmental technology investment program established by the federal government. TEAM funding is directedto support later stage development and demonstration of technology in cleaner fossil fuels, energy efficiency technology, Ibiotechnology, hydrogen economy, and decentralized energy production.

Eligibility Funding Available r ContactAll local gov'ts Varies Federal Government:

Technology Early Action Measures1-866-322-3376info@stdc.cawww.team.gc.ca

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13. Affordability and Choice TOday (ACT) Program Category: Buildings

DescriptionACT provides grants to municipalities and other non-governmental organizations, to overcome regulatory barriers that impedeinnovative housing programs. It is designed to facilitate changes in residential building approval processes, planningregulations, and building regulations. Grant applications must address regulatory issues.

Eligibility Funding Available ContactAll local gov'ts Up to $5,000. Federation of Canadian Municipalities

Applications accepted approximately twice (613) 241-5221 ext.242per year. info@actprogram.com

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14. Commercial Building Incentive Program (CBIP)Category: Buildings

DescriptionCBIP offers a financial incentive for the incorporation of energy efficiency features in new commercial/institutional buildingdesigns. The program may also be applied to major renovations or additions, which incorporate modifications to the buildingenvelope and energy systems. Applications will only be accepted until Dec 1, 2006.-----.- --- ---- ..-----1-------- .-.----------- - ---------------.-.-.-Eligibility Funding Available ContactAll local gov'ts Two times annual energy savings, to a Natural Resources Canada: Office of Energy Efficiency

maximum of $60,000 per building. Maximum Jim Clarkincentive paid to one organization is I (613) 947-1948 j$250,000. www.oee.nrcan.gc.ca/

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DescriptionTerasen gas provides incentives to developers, builders, building owners, and owners' designated representatives such asproperty managers, for installing or upgrading to condensing or near-condensing boilers .-----------··-·-·------l ----.--------..- --- -.--.- ,.--- ..--.-- - -.-.-------.---.---.-----.-- - ----.-..--Eligibility Funding Available IContact

. Lower Mainland and I Up to $6,000 per boiler plus $9 per MBH plant I Terasen Gas

t'nterioronly I input for condensing boilers 11-888-477-0777 I! www.terasengas.com/Promotions

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15. Efficient Boiler ProgramCategory: Buildings

16. EnerGuide for Existing Buildings (EEB)Category: Buildings

ContactNatural Resources Canada: Office of Energy EfficiencyIan Fall, Program Officer for British Columbia(613) 996-5274www.oee.nrcan.gc.ca/

DescriptionFormerly the Energy Innovators Initiative, the EEB encourages commercial businesses and public institutions to invest inexisting buildings. Atter joining the initiative, members can work with Ell staff to apply for retrofit incentives. The program willend Mar. 31, 2007, or sooner if funding is all committed.

Eligibility Funding AvailableAll local gov'ts Study incentives 50% of eligible costs to a

maximum of $25,000.Capital incentives $7.50/GJ energy saved to amaximum of $250,000.

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ContactFortis BC 1-800-363-3330www.fortisbC.com

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DescriptionThis program offers financial assistance for converting to energy-efficient technologies. It also demonstrates how to save moneyby reducing energy consumption.

Eligibility Funding AvailableFortis BC customers Capital incentives of 1.0 ¢/kWh saved times 5 years or theonly Iproduct life. Funding may also be available for energy studies.

18. Power Smart - Compressed Air InitiativeCategory: BUilding;--'-l

DescriptionThe initiative focuses on optimizing large compressed air systems. Potential incentives are available for implementing energysavings measures.._----Eligibility Funding Available ContactAll local gov'ts Varies BC Hydro

1-800-224-9376www.bchydro.com/business

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DescriptionThe Program provides financial incentives and tools to help qualified projects: identify energy saving strategies early in thedesign process; evaluate alternative design options; offset the incremental costs, if any, of the energy-efficient measures; andmarket the project's high-performance design features and benefits. There are separate programs for large and small buildings. ,

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Eligibility IFunding Available IContact INew construction II Up to $10,000 for studies, depending on :BC Hydro iprojects that are at building size. 11-800-224-9376 Ileast 6,000 ft Capital incentives vary depending on energy !www.bchydro.comlbusiness !

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20. Power Smart - Refrigeration Initiative

DescriptionThe Initiative promotes a systems approach to optimization of refrigeration systems, focusing on the design, operation andmaintenance issues of the system. Potential co-funding of system energy studies. Also incentives may be available forimplementing energy savings measures identified in an energy study. This can help to reduce the payback period for yourupgrade.---EligibilityAll local gov'ts

21. Power Smart Partners

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The program enables participants to submit proposals to request funding to implement electrical energy-saving projects. IFunding may also be available for energy studies or to hire an energy manager. I

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22. Power Smart Product Incentive ProgramCategory: Buildings

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DescriptionThe program provides financial incentives to replace inefficient products with energy-efficient technologies. Incentives areavailable for the following categories of energy-efficient technologies: Lighting Products, Controls and Sensors, Heating,Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC), and others as approved.

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23. CANMETEnergy Technology Centre Category: Buildings, Renewables

Funding AvailableVaries

DescriptionCAN MET is a research and development arm of Natural Resources Canada. While primarily a research and technicalinformation source, they also provide funding for pilot and demonstration projects through various programs such as theEmerging Technologies Program, Refrigeration Action Program for Buildings, and the Sustainable Buildings and CommunitiesGroup.

EligibilityAll local gov'ts

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24. Renewable Energy Deployment Initiative (REDI) Category: Buildings, Renewables

EligibilityAll local gov'ts

DescriptionRED! provides financial incentives for the installation of solar air heating systems, solar hot water systems, and highefficiencyllow emissions biomass combustion systems.

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Funding Available Contact15% of Biomass cost, 25% of solar Natural Resources Canada: Renewable and Electrical Energycosts, to a maximum incentive of 1-877-722-6600$80,000 redLpenser@nrcan.gc.ca

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25. Canada Strategic Infrastructure FundC-ateg~-;;;--Infrastructu re !

DescriptionThe Canada Strategic Infrastructure Fund complements Canada's other infrastructure programs but differs in its orientation. Itemphasizes partnerships with any combination of municipal, provincial, territorial governments, as well as the private sector,and each partnership will be governed by specifically tailored arrangements. Investments will be directed to large-scale projectsof national and regional significance.

Eligibility Funding Available IContactAll local gov'ts Up to 50% of project costs. Total project !Infrastructure Canada

costs must be over $75 million. www.infrastructure.gc.ca/csif/index e.shtml?menu3L 1-

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Description IThe green infrastructure focus addresses projects such as water and wastewater treatment infrastructure, municipal .environmental energy improvements, public transit infrastructure, and solid waste treatment infrastructure.

EligibilityAll local gov'ts

Funding AvailableTotal of $102M from federal and BC gov'ts

ContactInfrastructure Canada

I Rena Kendall-CradenMinistry of Economic Development(250) 952-0152www.infrastructure.gc.ca/mrif-fimrlindex_ e.shtml?menu 3

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27. Cycling Infrastructure Partnership Program (CIPP) Category: Infrastructure, Transportation

Funding AvailableUp to $250,000. Must be matched by localgovernment. 1

_---ContactMinistry of TransportationAlan Callandar, Manager, Municipal Policy(250) 356-5563, alan.callander@gov.bc.ca :

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DescriptionThe CIPP is a cost-shared program where the Government of British Columbia will partner with local governments in theconstruction of new transportation cycling infrastructure. The goal of the program is to promote transportation cycling (cycling towork, school, or errands) as a means of reducing traffic congestion and green house gas emissions. Application deadline isJan. 31, 2007.

EligibilityAll local gov'ts

28. Renewable Power Production Incentive (RPPI) Category: Renewables

DescriptionPurpose is to stimulate the installation of up to 1,500 MW of new renewable energy electricity generating capacity, other thanwind. An incentive will be introduced for eligible projects commissioned before April 1, 2011.

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DescriptionFinancial support for the installation of 1,000 megawatts of new capacity over 5 years. The wind farm must: be commissionedbefore March 31, 2007; be independently metered at the point of interconnection with the electricity grid; and have a minimumnameplate capacity of 500 kilowatts. In northern and remote locations, the minimum capacity is 20 kilowatts. ,Eligibility IFunding Available !contact .-------~-~------------..,

All local gov'ts I 0.8¢/kWh generated for first 10 years of I Natural Resources Canadaoperation I Denis Bergeron

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RESOURCE GUIDE

1. Climate Change/Energy Pathfinder for Aboriginal Communities Category: All

EligibilityFirst Nations

DescriptionThe Pathfinder's role is to raise awareness and provide information and services to aboriginal communities, includingcommunity liaison for financial and technical support for climate change and energy issues. i

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- Information I Indian and Northern Affairs Canada: Aboriginal and Northern1- Assistance ICommunity Action Program

: Roger Smith1(604) 671-5257Iwww.ainc-inac.gc.ca/clc/tp/pfg j___ ------L_ .J

2. Community Energy Association (CEA) Category: All

DescriptionCEA is a first-stop information resource, assisting local governments and communities with energy planning and thedevelopment and implementation of energy efficiency and green energy initiatives.

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- Too!s i Laura Porcher, Executive DirectorI - ASSistance i (250) 598-40341- Workshops Ilporcher@co~munityenergy.bc.cai-Awards Iwww.communltyenergy.bc.ca

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3. EcoAction Community Funding Program

DescriptionThe EcoAction Community Funding Program provides financial support to community groups for environmental projects that ;have measurable, positive impacts on the environment. 50% of program funding is for projects with a greenhouse gas reduction Itheme. I--------------- ---.-- ---'---1: __n •• __ -------- --- - --.---------------- --- • - ----- ---1Eligibility Type of Support Contact iNon-profit organizations Grants up to $100,000 Environment Canada: Pacific and Yukon Region :only 1-800-667-7779 i

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4. Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources

EligibilityLocal governments

DescriptionThe Ministry can provide advice for communities seeking to initiate or implement community energy plans. The Ministry co-manages the Community Action on Energy Efficiency pilot program, which promotes energy efficiency in buildings for selectpilot communities.

TIContactIMinistry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources:IAlternative Energy Policy BranchIAndrew Pape-Salmon

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5. Office of Energy Efficiency Category: All

DescriptionOEE is the central web portal for federal government programs related to energy efficiency and conservation. It provides a widevariety of information and publications related to technologies, regulations, and statistics, as well as information about NRCanincentive programs.

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Category: All6. Partners for Climate Protection

DescriptionThe PCP program is a network of more than 132 Canadian municipal governments who have committed to reducinggreenhouse gases (GHG) and acting on climate change. The PCP program is based on a 5-step framework used to guidemunicipalities to reduce GHG emissions: developing a GHG inventory, setting a GHG reduction target, adopting a GHG actionplan, implementing the plan, and monitoring and evaluating the results.

Eligibility Support ContactMunicipal - Information Federation of Canadian Municipalities: FCM Sustainable Communitiesgovernments and - Accreditation Devin Causley, Program Officerregional districts 613-241-5221, ext. 370

dcausley@fcm.cahttp://www.sustainablecommunities.ca/Capacity%5FBuilding/Energy/PC P/

7. Pembina Institute for Appropriate DevelopmentCategory: All

II ContactPembina Institute for Appropriate Development

! Matt Horne1(604) 874-8558Imatth@pembina.orgI b'____________________ i ~.pem Ina.org _

------------jDescription IPembina provides policy research and educational programs in the areas of Energy Watch, Climate Change, Sustainable -Energy, and Community Eco-Solutions.

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DescriptionSmart Growth BC is a non-governmental organization devoted to fiscally, socially and environmentally responsible land use anddevelopment. It provides information, guidance, and workshops on urban development strategies for sustainable communities.Eligibility IType of Support ----C~_;;ta~t-------·--All - Information Smart Growth BC

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Description-Sustainable Development Technology Canada is an initiative created by the Government of Canada that operates a fund tolfinance and support the development of clean technologies. r--- _ ~

Eligibility Type of Support I ContactNon-profits - Funding I Sustainable Development Technology CanadaCorporations, i (613) 234-6313

I Educational institutes I ! applications@sdtc.cal I __ i~·sdtc.calen/aboutlindex.htm __

10. Energy Star Category: Buildings Ii

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I-Description !Energy Star is an international rating system that identifies the most efficient equipment available. It includes appliances, i

! consumer electronics, heating & cooling eqUiPment~_~_~dow~al!n~-do~~~!n~~ther eq~ipment. __~

Eligibility Type of Support Contact IAll - Information Natural Resources Canada: Office of Energy Efficiency I

1-888-782-7936 i- I IL loee.nrcan.gc.ca/energystar i

11. Green Buildings Be Category: Buildings

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Type of Support- Information- Credit facility

DescriptionA program providing tools and resources to help BC's education and health care agencies undertake new construction projectsor comprehensive portfolio-wide retrofits of their facilities to significantly improve their energy and water efficiency. Resourcesinclude guidance on the procurement process and a credit facility arrangement.

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EligibilityHealth and education

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12. Industrial Building Incentive Program (IBIP)Category: Buildings

-----------------------,Description IIBIP provides a financial incentive for energy efficient designs 01:f~ew industrial buildings or processes. ~

Eligibility Type of Support Contact IIndustrial companies -Incentives up to $80,000 Natural Resources Canada: Office of Energy Efficiency Iregistered with Industrial IJim Clark

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13. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)

DescriptionThe LEED® Canada Rating System recognizes leading edge buildings that incorporate design, construction, and operationalpractices that combine healthy, high-quality and high-performance advantages with reduced environmental impacts.

Eligibility Type of Support IContactNew commercial and - Accreditation II Canadian Green Building Council

_institutional buildings (604) 681-7002I I www.cagbc.org1 I

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Category: Buildings14. R-2000 HOMEProgram

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~------~.DescriptionThe R-2000 HOME Program encourages the building of energy-efficient houses that are environmentally friendly and healthy tolive in. Home builders volunteer to meet the R-2000 standard, which exceeds the efficiency level required by building codes andother regulations. The program includes: a continually upgraded energy efficiency standard for new houses; compre-hensivetraining and education courses for home builders; testing and certification of new houses; and promotional activities.

Eligibility Type of Support ContactHome builders - Information Natural Resources Canada: Office of Energy Efficiency

- Design guidelines www.oee.nrcan.gc.ca/residentiallpersonal/new-homes/r-20001 About-r-- Accreditation 2000.cfm?attr=4

15. Canadian Industry Program for Energy Conservation (CIPEC) Category: Buildings, Renewables

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DescriptionCIPEC is a partnership between industry and the federal government. It provides information, workshops, and incentives to helpcompanies cut costs and increase profits by improving energy efficiency.

-,-----------------------Eligibility Type of Support IContactIndustrial companies - Information I Natural Resources Canadaregistered with Industrial ,- Workshops ! Ann Martineau, Senior Program ManagerEnergy Innovators . - Incentives up to $5,000 for ! (613) 944-6133

L ~nergy audits. . m J~.::nrcan.gc.ca/industriallci~~c.cfm?a~O __

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Description IEnerguide is a Canadian rating system that provides information on the energy consumption of major appliances, heating and Icooling equipment, houses, and vehicles. IEligibility Type of Support - Contact ----IAll - Information Natural Resources Canada: Office of Energy Efficiency \

1-888-782-7937oee.nrcan .gc.ca/energuide

17. BCSustainable Energy Association (BCSEA)Category: Renewables

DescriptionBCSEA is a non-profit association of citizens, professionals, and practitioners, who are committed to promoting theunderstanding, development, and adoption of sustainable energy and energy conservation and efficiency in British Columbia.

Eligibility Type of Support ContactAll - Information BC Sustainable Energy Association

- Advocacy Peter Ronald, Coordinator(250) 744-2720www.bcsea.org---" ..-.-----------

18. BC BioFleetCategory: Renewables, Transportation

ory: Transportation

DescriptionThe purpose of the BC Biofleet program is to transform the biodiesel market in British Columbia by building awareness andconsumer confidence through education and biodiesel demonstrations.

Eligibility Type of Support ContactPublic & private sector - Workshops Fraser Basin Councilvehicle fleets - Information Dennis Rogoza, Director

(250) 381-5550dragoza@f1eetchallenge.ca www.bcbiofleet.ca

. ..19. Better Environmentally Sound Transportation (BEST)

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I'Better Environmentally Sound Transportation1(604) 669-2860iwww.best.bc.ca1

Type of Support- Information- Advocacy- Events

DescriptionBEST promotes sustainable transportation and pedestrian, bicycle, and transit-oriented neighbourhoods. It provides programsto reduce green house gas emission and climate change.

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Category: Transportation20. Moving On Sustainable Transportation (MOST)

DescriptionThe MOST Program will provide funding to help support projects that falls into one of five project proposal categories.Category 1 - Studies or analyses that contribute to greater understanding of sustainable transportation issues.Category 2 - Development of new and innovative sustainable transportation tools and practices.Category 3 - Pilot projects that test new sustainable transportation approaches or alternatives.Category 4 - Workshops and information sessions to support new sustainable transportation ideas or approaches.Category 5 - Education and outreach programs that, inform the Canadian public about sustainable transportation. !------ .~---- ..__.._-"...~._,~.~"--l--·----------··-·~·------··--~-- -----.---,--,--~,---,..--.;.Eligibility Type of Support I Contact INon-profit organizations, - Incentives up to $100,000 ITransport Canada: Office of Environmental Affairs !

associations, education 1(613) 998-6607institutes, and businesses ,MOST@tc.gc.ca

I I .l~.tc.gc.ca/programs/environmentlmost

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21. Victoria Transport Policy Institute (VTPI)

EligibilityAll

DescriptionVTPI is an independent research organization dedicated to developing innovative and practical solutions to transportationproblems. It provides a variety of free resources on its website to help improve transportation planning and policy analysis.

, ---ri ContactIVictoria Transport Policy Institute

II(250) 360-1560info@vtpLorg

I I [www.vtPLorg

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