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Sustainability resources and projects

Learn more about some of the projects we've supported in local communities and see our best practices and resources for electrification and sustainability.

Our clean energy projects in local communities

Here are some of the projects we've funded to support sustainability goals in local communities.
 

Electric vehicles

Streamlining public EV charging regulations and approvals – Multiple municipalities

A guide to help municipalities streamline their regulations and approvals for public EV charging applications. Prepared for the project advisory committee, including City of Coquitlam, City of Richmond, City of Port Moody, District of North Vancouver, and Metro Vancouver. Read more here [PDF, 1.2 MB].

Developing a low carbon mobility plan - Township of Langley

A comprehensive plan to respond to the growing demand for electric vehicle infrastructure in the community. Read more here [PDF].

Community EV and e-bike strategy – City of Kamloops

The City of Kamloops developed a strategy to support the transition to electric vehicles and E-bikes. Read more here [PDF].

Residential electric vehicle charging – City of Richmond

The City of Richmond's guide to improving access to at-home electric vehicle charging in new and existing residential buildings. Read more here [PDF].

New construction

Designing climate resilient multifamily buildings – UBC

Evaluating the impact of climate change on multi-unit residential buildings and how new design measures can increase thermal comfort while reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Read more here [PDF].

BC Energy Step Code & home energy labelling – District of Saanich

Guidance for local governments to enable home energy labelling disclosure and BC Energy Step Code implementation. See report [PDF] and bulletin [PDF].

BC Energy Step Code support – Community Energy Association

Resources to support local governments implement the Energy Step Code in their community. Read more here.

Existing buildings

Increasing heat pump uptake on the North Shore – City of North Vancouver

Reducing barriers to heat pump uptake through industry engagement and public education campaign. Read more here.

Helping building owners understand their energy use - Building Benchmarking BC

Helping building owners and managers better understand their buildings' energy use and carbon emissions over time. Read more here.