The EQuilibrium(TM) Communities Initiative will provide financial, technical and promotional assistance to sustainable community projects chosen through a national competition. It will showcase the talents and innovation of Canadian residential developers, planners, designers and municipalities. The Initiative is being led and funded equally by Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) and the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). Winning teams will develop and showcase neighbourhoods that are more sustainable and energy‐efficient than most existing communities.
Stephen Pope is a Sustainable Building Design Specialist, Sustainable Buildings and Communities, at NRCan.
Susan Fisher is a Senior Researcher, Sustainable Communities, at CMHC.
Transformative Climate Communities Program by Sophie YoungForth
Sophie Young, Program Manager, Transformative Climate Communities at the California Strategic Growth Council gave this presentation at the Forth Addressing Anti-Displacement and Gentrification in Transportation Electrification webinar on October 26, 2021.
Royal Roads University has developed a sustainability plan with the goals of reducing greenhouse gas emissions 50% by 2020 and becoming carbon neutral and off-grid by specific dates. The plan focuses on 5 key initiatives - greenhouse gas management, becoming grid positive, transportation demand management, ecological siting and conservation, and university stewardship. It outlines projects and partnerships with local organizations to retrofit buildings with renewable energy, increase sustainability education, and reduce the university's environmental impact. The plan earned a silver rating for advancing sustainability in higher education.
Join author Bracken Hendricks from the Apollo Alliance and Tyler Leeds from the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative (MTC) for a discussion of clean energy policy and green building. Mr. Hendricks will discuss his clean energy policy efforts as it relates to green building, the challenges he's faced, and the lessons he's learned in this work. Tyler Leeds will discuss local energy policies and how clean energy is an integral part of local green building projects.
The Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) leads research and development efforts to accelerate clean energy technologies through partnerships. EERE's priorities include advancing manufacturing technologies, biofuels, grid modernization, sustainable transportation like electric vehicles, solar power, and wind energy. These initiatives strengthen energy security, environmental quality, and economic growth in the United States.
Brian Castelli, Executive VP of Programs and Development at the Alliance to Save Energy presented at the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Energy and Sustainability Conference. In his presentation Generating Energy Through Efficiency, he discussed the many ways in which the Commonwealth of Virginia can harness the economic and environmental benefits of energy efficiency – for example, through utility programs, public benefit funds and state-administered appliance standards, to name a few areas. Looking at the big picture, Virginia’s actions today could help strengthen tomorrow’s national plan for energy efficiency.
Mr Kohji Iwakami in Parallel Session A1 of Ninth South Asia Economic Summit (SAES) organised by Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) on 15-16 October 2016 presented on "Achieving Sustainable Energy for All in South Asia: Modalities of Cooperation". #SAES9 For further details visit: http://saes9.cpd.org.bd/
Strategic planning for cross-sectoral objectives - Lisa Mitchell, CanadaOECD Governance
This presentation was made by Lisa Mitchell, Canada, at the 12th Annual Meeting of the OECD Network of Senior PPP and Infrastructure Officials, held in Paris on 16 April 2019.
WRI's renewable energy team drives alignment and investment in electricity markets to deliver on consumer demand for an affordable transition to clean energy.
Learn more: https://www.wri.org/our-work/project/clean-energy/what-we-do
Transformative Climate Communities Program by Sophie YoungForth
Sophie Young, Program Manager, Transformative Climate Communities at the California Strategic Growth Council gave this presentation at the Forth Addressing Anti-Displacement and Gentrification in Transportation Electrification webinar on October 26, 2021.
Royal Roads University has developed a sustainability plan with the goals of reducing greenhouse gas emissions 50% by 2020 and becoming carbon neutral and off-grid by specific dates. The plan focuses on 5 key initiatives - greenhouse gas management, becoming grid positive, transportation demand management, ecological siting and conservation, and university stewardship. It outlines projects and partnerships with local organizations to retrofit buildings with renewable energy, increase sustainability education, and reduce the university's environmental impact. The plan earned a silver rating for advancing sustainability in higher education.
Join author Bracken Hendricks from the Apollo Alliance and Tyler Leeds from the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative (MTC) for a discussion of clean energy policy and green building. Mr. Hendricks will discuss his clean energy policy efforts as it relates to green building, the challenges he's faced, and the lessons he's learned in this work. Tyler Leeds will discuss local energy policies and how clean energy is an integral part of local green building projects.
The Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) leads research and development efforts to accelerate clean energy technologies through partnerships. EERE's priorities include advancing manufacturing technologies, biofuels, grid modernization, sustainable transportation like electric vehicles, solar power, and wind energy. These initiatives strengthen energy security, environmental quality, and economic growth in the United States.
Brian Castelli, Executive VP of Programs and Development at the Alliance to Save Energy presented at the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Energy and Sustainability Conference. In his presentation Generating Energy Through Efficiency, he discussed the many ways in which the Commonwealth of Virginia can harness the economic and environmental benefits of energy efficiency – for example, through utility programs, public benefit funds and state-administered appliance standards, to name a few areas. Looking at the big picture, Virginia’s actions today could help strengthen tomorrow’s national plan for energy efficiency.
Mr Kohji Iwakami in Parallel Session A1 of Ninth South Asia Economic Summit (SAES) organised by Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) on 15-16 October 2016 presented on "Achieving Sustainable Energy for All in South Asia: Modalities of Cooperation". #SAES9 For further details visit: http://saes9.cpd.org.bd/
Strategic planning for cross-sectoral objectives - Lisa Mitchell, CanadaOECD Governance
This presentation was made by Lisa Mitchell, Canada, at the 12th Annual Meeting of the OECD Network of Senior PPP and Infrastructure Officials, held in Paris on 16 April 2019.
WRI's renewable energy team drives alignment and investment in electricity markets to deliver on consumer demand for an affordable transition to clean energy.
Learn more: https://www.wri.org/our-work/project/clean-energy/what-we-do
The document discusses plans to revitalize Columbia's Main Street through a streetscape project that will replace aging infrastructure, beautify the area, slow traffic, and encourage more pedestrian activity while increasing safety. The project will span 11 blocks and include new sidewalks, stamped concrete, crosswalks, street trees, lights, and pedestrian bump-outs. It outlines the project's history and approval process, scope, teams involved, funding sources, and community outreach efforts to inform the public and mitigate impacts.
The document discusses enabling more sustainable cities through promoting sharing economies and one planet lifestyles. It provides examples of how cities can integrate sharing initiatives in areas like transportation, food, goods, housing and working. Partnerships between cities, businesses, and citizens are important to enhance sharing opportunities. A pathway is outlined that involves assessing status quo, mapping opportunities, visioning a one planet city, setting targets, stakeholder involvement, and evaluating impacts. The goal is to catalyze sustainable lifestyles and systems through city-level initiatives that create value rather than just mitigate risks.
Paper presented at the Appalachian Research Initiative for Environmental Science Environmental Considerations in Energy Production Conference.This paper identifies the main barriers confronting deployment of Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage (CCUS) and describes incentives that would expedite the use of CCUS, with emphasis on utilization of carbon dioxide (CO2) for enhanced oil recovery (EOR) and enhanced gas recovery (EGR). This is explored mainly within the context of the business/regulatory structure of electric utilities and other factors that bear on deployment of Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) and especially on CCUS, including federal and state government policies. It also proposes possible steps that should be considered to facilitate deployment of CCS/CCUS.
Massachusetts has implemented several statewide policies and programs to promote green buildings. These include (1) establishing a statewide goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 80% by 2050, (2) developing the Massachusetts LEED Plus green building standard for all state construction projects requiring energy performance 20% above code, and (3) implementing green building programs across several state agencies that are constructing LEED certified buildings and incorporating renewable energy systems.
Oak Terrace Preserve is a 55-acre sustainable residential development project in North Charleston, SC that has emerged as a leading green housing project in the US. It will consist of approximately 300 single-family homes and 74 townhomes when complete. The development utilizes sustainable practices like low-impact stormwater management with pervious surfaces and bioretention, extensive tree preservation, and green building standards.
CIP adopts a multidisciplinary approach to urban infrastructure. We recognise the complex relationships among all aspects of infrastructure and the interplay of new and old.
We draw on examples of successful urban renewal and development and integrate international examples with local requirements
Historic tax credits promote environmental and economic sustainability by encouraging the reuse and rehabilitation of existing buildings. Reusing historic buildings reduces waste, preserves land, and supports well-paying local jobs. A study of historic buildings in Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati found that rehabilitation to earn LEED certification and historic tax credits was achievable and increased property values. Early communication between historic preservation and green building experts helps avoid conflicts and ensures projects meet all standards.
The document discusses the need for long-term investment in clean energy in the Caribbean region to mitigate the effects of climate change. Some key points:
- Climate change could cost the Caribbean region up to 22% of GDP by 2100 if no adaptation measures are taken. Transitioning to sustainable energy is needed.
- Achieving regional targets for clean energy transition will require long-term commitments, mobilizing substantial investments, effective regulation, and addressing challenges in energy generation, distribution, and use.
- Estimated investments of about 7% of regional GDP are required and would boost economic growth while offsetting costs through increased growth and cost recovery over time. Private and public investments across sectors like electricity, transportation, and tourism
The document summarizes a proposal to replace Guilford High School due to deficiencies in the existing facility. It outlines the school's accreditation issues, reviews four renovation concepts and their costs, and details benefits of a new construction like reduced fuel and maintenance expenses. It proposes a project timeline with completion in late 2014 and presents examples of modern school designs. The next steps include public information sessions and a referendum vote in June to approve funding.
This document summarizes a potential pay for success program to address childhood asthma through healthy homes interventions in Springfield, MA. It outlines the basic pay for success model and how it could apply to reducing asthma triggers in the home. Unhealthy homes cause 40% of asthma episodes, so addressing root causes through environmental assessments, education, and repairs could significantly improve health outcomes. The evidence shows home-based multi-trigger interventions recommended by the Surgeon General and Task Force can reduce asthma hospitalizations and costs. Measurable savings in healthcare utilization could repay private investors if a targeted number of asthma episodes are averted.
CCXG March 2019 Veronica Gundu Jakarasi Challenges and Opportunities for Impl...OECD Environment
The Infrastructure Development Bank of Zimbabwe (IDBZ) is a national development finance institution with a mandate to finance long-term infrastructure projects. IDBZ recognizes the importance of sustainable development and climate change issues. It seeks to fulfill its mandate by preparing and packaging projects, providing capacity building and knowledge sharing, and mobilizing resources. IDBZ values partnerships with public and private stakeholders to support sectors like energy, water, transport, and ICT that enable sustainable socioeconomic development. One of IDBZ's goals is to become Zimbabwe's first green bank by supporting the country's efforts to decarbonize power generation and meet its commitments under the Paris Agreement.
An overview of community solar, including process and structures, as given by Standard Solar president and CEO Scott Wiater at the AQPER Event - February 6, 2020
In her panel, 'Energy Efficiency: Greatest New Resource", Callahan looks at the chief forcing mechanisms - regulations and financial incentives - that have effectively accelerated the deployment of energy efficieny in the U.S. Her presentation covers the recent history of energy efficiency in U.S. policy, marked by President Obama's energy platform and FY2010 budget, as well as his recent overhaul of corporate average fuel economy standards. Callahan also examines the wealth of energy efficiency funding included in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, and the potential for carbon emissions reductions in the House of Representative's American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009.
This document outlines an agenda for a presentation and workshop on energy use in the United States. The agenda includes an overview of US energy use and history (5 minutes), a quick demo of an interactive tool called BITES (10 minutes), ways for attendees to get involved in energy education (5 minutes), and time for discussion and questions. The document then provides background information on US energy use and the goals of the Department of Energy's Office of Efficiency and Renewable Energy. It describes the BITES tool and an example workshop that was developed and piloted to educate participants on energy scenarios and tradeoffs using the tool.
Abidjan | Mar 17 | GOING BEYOND ENERGY ACCESS: HOW TO ENSURE THEIR LONG TERM ...Smart Villages
The document discusses ensuring the long-term sustainability of energy access programs through community engagement and ownership. It describes PIND's Appropriate Technology Enabled Development (ATED) program and center, which showcases technologies that reduce energy consumption and provide renewable alternatives. The document then outlines challenges to solar power projects in rural areas like costs, lack of market information and regulatory frameworks. It emphasizes taking a bottom-up community engagement approach through discussions, capacity building, and involving local contractors to foster informed decision-making, project control, ownership and long-term sustainability.
Presentation given at 2009 Tulane Engineering Forum. Exploration of LEED-type issues within bridge design and construction industry. "Lack of interest on part of USGBC does not mean that we can't plan for the occasion. The bridge and transportation industry has already been a leader in the areas of energy and environmental design."
1. The document contains multiple choice questions about biology topics including cellular respiration, DNA, RNA, protein synthesis, and cell cycle.
2. Many questions focus on the specific processes involved in cellular respiration like glycolysis, the Krebs cycle, and the electron transport chain.
3. Other topics covered include DNA replication, transcription, splicing, translation, feedback inhibition, and the stages of mitosis and meiosis.
This document provides a summary of an education program that aims to empower students with business and English skills, tools, networks, and resources through virtual classrooms led by experienced teachers so they can lead successful careers and organizations.
The document discusses plans to revitalize Columbia's Main Street through a streetscape project that will replace aging infrastructure, beautify the area, slow traffic, and encourage more pedestrian activity while increasing safety. The project will span 11 blocks and include new sidewalks, stamped concrete, crosswalks, street trees, lights, and pedestrian bump-outs. It outlines the project's history and approval process, scope, teams involved, funding sources, and community outreach efforts to inform the public and mitigate impacts.
The document discusses enabling more sustainable cities through promoting sharing economies and one planet lifestyles. It provides examples of how cities can integrate sharing initiatives in areas like transportation, food, goods, housing and working. Partnerships between cities, businesses, and citizens are important to enhance sharing opportunities. A pathway is outlined that involves assessing status quo, mapping opportunities, visioning a one planet city, setting targets, stakeholder involvement, and evaluating impacts. The goal is to catalyze sustainable lifestyles and systems through city-level initiatives that create value rather than just mitigate risks.
Paper presented at the Appalachian Research Initiative for Environmental Science Environmental Considerations in Energy Production Conference.This paper identifies the main barriers confronting deployment of Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage (CCUS) and describes incentives that would expedite the use of CCUS, with emphasis on utilization of carbon dioxide (CO2) for enhanced oil recovery (EOR) and enhanced gas recovery (EGR). This is explored mainly within the context of the business/regulatory structure of electric utilities and other factors that bear on deployment of Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) and especially on CCUS, including federal and state government policies. It also proposes possible steps that should be considered to facilitate deployment of CCS/CCUS.
Massachusetts has implemented several statewide policies and programs to promote green buildings. These include (1) establishing a statewide goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 80% by 2050, (2) developing the Massachusetts LEED Plus green building standard for all state construction projects requiring energy performance 20% above code, and (3) implementing green building programs across several state agencies that are constructing LEED certified buildings and incorporating renewable energy systems.
Oak Terrace Preserve is a 55-acre sustainable residential development project in North Charleston, SC that has emerged as a leading green housing project in the US. It will consist of approximately 300 single-family homes and 74 townhomes when complete. The development utilizes sustainable practices like low-impact stormwater management with pervious surfaces and bioretention, extensive tree preservation, and green building standards.
CIP adopts a multidisciplinary approach to urban infrastructure. We recognise the complex relationships among all aspects of infrastructure and the interplay of new and old.
We draw on examples of successful urban renewal and development and integrate international examples with local requirements
Historic tax credits promote environmental and economic sustainability by encouraging the reuse and rehabilitation of existing buildings. Reusing historic buildings reduces waste, preserves land, and supports well-paying local jobs. A study of historic buildings in Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati found that rehabilitation to earn LEED certification and historic tax credits was achievable and increased property values. Early communication between historic preservation and green building experts helps avoid conflicts and ensures projects meet all standards.
The document discusses the need for long-term investment in clean energy in the Caribbean region to mitigate the effects of climate change. Some key points:
- Climate change could cost the Caribbean region up to 22% of GDP by 2100 if no adaptation measures are taken. Transitioning to sustainable energy is needed.
- Achieving regional targets for clean energy transition will require long-term commitments, mobilizing substantial investments, effective regulation, and addressing challenges in energy generation, distribution, and use.
- Estimated investments of about 7% of regional GDP are required and would boost economic growth while offsetting costs through increased growth and cost recovery over time. Private and public investments across sectors like electricity, transportation, and tourism
The document summarizes a proposal to replace Guilford High School due to deficiencies in the existing facility. It outlines the school's accreditation issues, reviews four renovation concepts and their costs, and details benefits of a new construction like reduced fuel and maintenance expenses. It proposes a project timeline with completion in late 2014 and presents examples of modern school designs. The next steps include public information sessions and a referendum vote in June to approve funding.
This document summarizes a potential pay for success program to address childhood asthma through healthy homes interventions in Springfield, MA. It outlines the basic pay for success model and how it could apply to reducing asthma triggers in the home. Unhealthy homes cause 40% of asthma episodes, so addressing root causes through environmental assessments, education, and repairs could significantly improve health outcomes. The evidence shows home-based multi-trigger interventions recommended by the Surgeon General and Task Force can reduce asthma hospitalizations and costs. Measurable savings in healthcare utilization could repay private investors if a targeted number of asthma episodes are averted.
CCXG March 2019 Veronica Gundu Jakarasi Challenges and Opportunities for Impl...OECD Environment
The Infrastructure Development Bank of Zimbabwe (IDBZ) is a national development finance institution with a mandate to finance long-term infrastructure projects. IDBZ recognizes the importance of sustainable development and climate change issues. It seeks to fulfill its mandate by preparing and packaging projects, providing capacity building and knowledge sharing, and mobilizing resources. IDBZ values partnerships with public and private stakeholders to support sectors like energy, water, transport, and ICT that enable sustainable socioeconomic development. One of IDBZ's goals is to become Zimbabwe's first green bank by supporting the country's efforts to decarbonize power generation and meet its commitments under the Paris Agreement.
An overview of community solar, including process and structures, as given by Standard Solar president and CEO Scott Wiater at the AQPER Event - February 6, 2020
In her panel, 'Energy Efficiency: Greatest New Resource", Callahan looks at the chief forcing mechanisms - regulations and financial incentives - that have effectively accelerated the deployment of energy efficieny in the U.S. Her presentation covers the recent history of energy efficiency in U.S. policy, marked by President Obama's energy platform and FY2010 budget, as well as his recent overhaul of corporate average fuel economy standards. Callahan also examines the wealth of energy efficiency funding included in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, and the potential for carbon emissions reductions in the House of Representative's American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009.
This document outlines an agenda for a presentation and workshop on energy use in the United States. The agenda includes an overview of US energy use and history (5 minutes), a quick demo of an interactive tool called BITES (10 minutes), ways for attendees to get involved in energy education (5 minutes), and time for discussion and questions. The document then provides background information on US energy use and the goals of the Department of Energy's Office of Efficiency and Renewable Energy. It describes the BITES tool and an example workshop that was developed and piloted to educate participants on energy scenarios and tradeoffs using the tool.
Abidjan | Mar 17 | GOING BEYOND ENERGY ACCESS: HOW TO ENSURE THEIR LONG TERM ...Smart Villages
The document discusses ensuring the long-term sustainability of energy access programs through community engagement and ownership. It describes PIND's Appropriate Technology Enabled Development (ATED) program and center, which showcases technologies that reduce energy consumption and provide renewable alternatives. The document then outlines challenges to solar power projects in rural areas like costs, lack of market information and regulatory frameworks. It emphasizes taking a bottom-up community engagement approach through discussions, capacity building, and involving local contractors to foster informed decision-making, project control, ownership and long-term sustainability.
Presentation given at 2009 Tulane Engineering Forum. Exploration of LEED-type issues within bridge design and construction industry. "Lack of interest on part of USGBC does not mean that we can't plan for the occasion. The bridge and transportation industry has already been a leader in the areas of energy and environmental design."
1. The document contains multiple choice questions about biology topics including cellular respiration, DNA, RNA, protein synthesis, and cell cycle.
2. Many questions focus on the specific processes involved in cellular respiration like glycolysis, the Krebs cycle, and the electron transport chain.
3. Other topics covered include DNA replication, transcription, splicing, translation, feedback inhibition, and the stages of mitosis and meiosis.
This document provides a summary of an education program that aims to empower students with business and English skills, tools, networks, and resources through virtual classrooms led by experienced teachers so they can lead successful careers and organizations.
The design for conversion, the mobile edition on December 11 2009 in Amsterdam. www.designforconversion.nl User experience experts combine the three prespectives persuasive technology, user experience and evidence based thinking in a interactive format. Speakers: Jerome Nadel, Scott Weiss, Eric Siegel and Priya Prakash
Development of a new service or product and creation of a successful and powerful advertisement. The class where this project was assigned, to my group and I, was MKTG 315- Consumer Behavior
This study projects the impact of population aging on future housing stock and prices in both provincial and national markets.
Mario Fortin,
Professor,
Université de Sherbrooke
The MDCT ‐ Municipal Data Collection Tool ‐ is a collaborative, on‐line database allowing Quality of Life Reporting System (QOLRS) members to build and share municipal administrative data in areas of municipal responsibility.
Michel Frojmovic
Consultant,
Acacia Consulting and Research
1. The document contains multiple choice questions about biology topics including cellular respiration, DNA, RNA, protein synthesis, and cell cycle.
2. Many questions focus on the specific processes involved in cellular respiration like glycolysis, the Krebs cycle, and the electron transport chain.
3. Other topics covered include DNA replication, transcription, splicing, translation, feedback inhibition, and the stages of mitosis and meiosis.
This document discusses approaches to linking socio-demographic and health data to create a micro-territorial picture of low-rent housing populations. It explores recommended methodologies including using a geographic information system (GIS) to map and analyze statistical data from existing databases at dissemination areas and postal codes. The approaches aim to facilitate access to relevant data for housing and health workers and allow improved management of social services. Challenges include limitations of thematic analyses and ensuring understanding of results given interoperability issues between systems.
Jackie Smith explains the ins and outs of ECCI's Smart Accelerator Project.
The aim of the project is to identify, support and accelerate the formation, packaging and financing of up to 12 Scottish project partnerships that support Scotland’s transition to a low carbon economy and society through creating smarter and more sustainable cities, communities and islands.
The document provides guidance on applying for funding from Ontario's Rural Economic Development (RED) program, which supports projects that create strong rural communities and open doors to rural economic development. It outlines the application process, including articulating the project need, understanding program requirements, refining the concept, writing the application, and administering the project if funded. Eligible projects must be located in rural Ontario and fall under two funding streams - economic diversification or strategic economic infrastructure. The application requires describing how the project will address barriers to economic development and RED program outcomes.
The document proposes a comprehensive energy efficiency and conservation plan (CEECP) for the City of Shreveport, Louisiana. The CEECP would provide long-term guidance on decision making, investments, and a strategy for the city to become more energy efficient. It would focus on job creation, energy savings, reducing greenhouse gases, utilizing local resources, renewable energy production, and leveraging funds. The plan would be developed through seven focus areas and involve public participation, government leadership, a steering committee, and working groups. A seven-stage process is outlined to establish baselines and targets, identify opportunities, select preferred initiatives, and implement and evaluate the plan.
Mir Consultation Event Slideshow With Soundaberdeenshire
The document summarizes the process for developing a new Aberdeenshire Local Development Plan. It outlines the national, regional, and local planning context. The objectives and timetable for preparing the new plan through various stages including a Main Issues Report are provided. Key issues covered in the report like settlement strategy, main policy changes, and site development options are highlighted. The response deadline for public comments on the Main Issues Report is given as July 6, 2009.
Ruth Buggie - SEAI National Energy Research & Policy Conference 2022SustainableEnergyAut
This document discusses energy communities in Ireland and their role in leading societal transformation towards a zero carbon future. It outlines some of the key programs and supports for energy communities, including the Sustainable Energy Communities Network, Better Energy Communities, and Renewable Energy Communities. It also notes that mandatory community benefit funds will provide €1-2 billion for communities near new large scale renewable projects. The document discusses the vision for energy communities to deliver local projects with reliable funding and technical support. It identifies some challenges around building local capacity and achieving consensus on climate priorities, and notes important research areas and policy needs to further enable energy communities to drive Ireland's energy revolution.
This document describes the EQuilibrium Communities Initiative, a collaborative initiative between Natural Resources Canada’s CanmetENERGY and Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation to fund and support sustainable community development projects. The initiative provides $4.2 million and technical support to selected projects to improve environmental performance in areas like energy use, transportation, water management, and more. Four initial projects were selected - in Edmonton, Ottawa, Toronto, and near Tofino - which are now in planning or construction phases and aim to showcase innovative sustainable features and systems.
The document discusses the role of the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) in mobilizing financing for green economy projects through mechanisms like the National Green Fund. It describes the types of funding and financing instruments provided by the Green Fund, including grants, loans, and equity, to support initiatives that promote renewable energy, low carbon development, and environmental management. The Green Fund aims to facilitate South Africa's transition to a greener economy through strategic investments across key sectors.
Adobe implements several sustainability practices across its operations focused on energy conservation, green building, and waste reduction. At its corporate headquarters in San Jose, California, Adobe has installed on-site wind turbines and fuel cells to generate 30-50% of needed power. It has also completed 160 energy efficiency projects across 9 facilities, reducing electricity usage by 50% and natural gas by 30%. Adobe aims to achieve net zero energy status at its North American facilities by 2015 and has obtained LEED Platinum certification for 17 buildings. The company promotes digital downloads to reduce packaging waste and manages an effective inventory system to keep product scrap below 1% of revenue.
Keap Green Jobs - A Program Framework Proposalkeapgreenjobs
The KEAP Green Jobs program aims to 1) create local green jobs, 2) reduce energy waste and carbon pollution in low-income communities, and 3) expand financing for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. It is a public-private partnership that would develop and oversee comprehensive programs for green jobs, energy efficiency, and renewable energy projects through collaboration with local stakeholders. Key elements include innovative financing solutions, workforce development, community outreach, and stakeholder evaluation.
Josie Gough Innovate UK Sustainability and Funding Opportunities low carbon i...The Future Economy Network
Josie Gough is the Regional Manager for South West England at Innovate UK. The document discusses Innovate UK's role in funding business-led innovation and connecting businesses to opportunities. It provides information on various Innovate UK funding programs such as the Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund, innovation loans, and Knowledge Transfer Partnerships. The document also summarizes upcoming funding competitions focused on developing smart local energy systems and growing cities sustainably.
Resilience and Innovation Framework for Sustainability Action PlanWaterfrontTO
In 2017, Waterfront Toronto released our Resilience and Innovation Framework for Sustainability - an important document that reflects our commitment to environmental sustainability and guides our work towards creating climate positive communities. To put these concepts in motion, we also created an Action Plan that identifies initiatives that promote sustainable and accessible communities along the waterfront.
This document provides tips and guidance for applying for grants and best practice awards related to sustainability projects on college campuses. It discusses the types of grants and applications that are available, including campus grants and best practice award applications. General tips are provided for grant writing, such as paying attention to the application questions, explaining how the project is worth funding, and using good writing. Examples are given of successful grant proposals, including a case study of a "Sustainable Laundry Campaign" project that received funding. Criteria and processes for best practice awards are also outlined.
Sustainable Return on Investment - A New Way of Creating Lasting Social and ...Phil Higham
These slides are an introduction to how projects in the built environment can bring stakeholders together to build lasting social and environmental benefits.
This document outlines an agenda and information for the "Better Energy Communities 2014" event. The agenda includes presentations on the technical workbook, area based schemes, funding and costs, and the application process. The program aims to test new approaches to achieving high quality energy efficiency improvements in Irish communities. It builds on previous Better Energy Communities programs from 2012 and 2013. Statistics are provided on the number of applications, projects funded, grants approved, and estimated energy savings from those previous programs. Eligible project types, measures, funding levels, key definitions, evaluation criteria, and important dates are also summarized.
This session focuses on recognizing community needs outside the academic environment that allow the institution to creatively develop strategies to facilitate program development and funding. By broadening the concept of the communities served, four exemplary institutions have achieved national stature as resources for government training programs (STEMP), promoting community environmental activism, facilitating lifelong learning, and blurring the line between academic and community environments.
Township of Langley Sustainability Charterjgabateman
The document summarizes a presentation made to the Langley Township Council about adopting a Sustainability Charter. It outlines the process used to develop the Charter through community engagement. It presents Langley's sustainability vision and goals. It recommends immediate actions like mainstreaming sustainability, taking advantage of new legislation, and considering a carbon trust. It also recommends long-term actions like aligning corporate projects with sustainability goals and adopting the Charter.
Sizing Renewable Energy Systems for Different Facilities and Translation to C...ACX
The document summarizes a workshop presented by Viability Africa on energy management and carbon credits. The workshop covered sizing renewable energy systems, industrial and domestic energy efficiency opportunities, and case studies. Viability Africa's vision is to be the leading clean technology advisory firm in East Africa by supporting sustainable projects and investments. They provide various advisory services related to carbon, energy, and the environment and have offices in Kenya and Tanzania.
Workshop 1: Newmarket and policy-makers briefingnveilleux
The document discusses developing Newmarket, a commercial and industrial district in Boston, as an eco-industrial zone to help businesses reduce costs and environmental impact. It provides background on Newmarket's economy and challenges with energy use, waste production, and transportation. The EPA is providing funding to pilot cleantech projects and develop strategies to advance sustainability goals. A series of workshops with businesses and policymakers will identify potential projects and develop a strategy to mitigate rising costs through energy efficiency, renewable energy, and waste management solutions while engaging the community.
CCXG Global Forum March 2018, Financing Climate Futures – Rethinking Infrastr...OECD Environment
This document summarizes a report on aligning financial flows with low-emission and resilient infrastructure. It requests international organizations to analyze G20 climate actions and opportunities to strengthen them. It identifies six transformative areas to redirect investment, such as long-term strategies, innovation, fiscal policy, sustainable finance, development assistance, and urban planning. Case studies provide examples of directing finance to green infrastructure. The report will be launched at COP24 after seminars, workshops and an UNGA event to discuss shifting investment towards climate goals.
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Le lien qui existe entre la disponibilité et l’état des logements dans les réserves et les sans‐abri cachés parmi les membres de bandes des Premières nations vivant en milieu urbain.
Evelyn Peters, D. Ph.
Professeure et titulaire de la chaire de recherche du Canada, Faculté de géographie et d’urbanisme, Université de la Saskatchewan
Exploring the relationship of availability and conditions of reserve housing to hidden homeless among urban First Nation band members.
Dr. Evelyn Peters
Professor and Canada Research Chair, Department of Geography & Planning, University Of Saskatchewan
Historique de l’aménagement, planification et vision d’avenir. Le canton de Langley est l’une des municipalités membres de la Région du Metro Vancouver, situé à environ 35 km à l’est de Vancouver, en aval de la vallée du Fraser, dans le Lower Mainland de la Colombie‐Britannique.
Ramin Seifi, ing.
Directeur, Division du développement des collectivités,
Canton de Langley, Colombie‐Britannique
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Ramin Seifi, P. Eng.
Director, Community Development Division
Township of Langley,
British Columbia
The aim of the project is to take a multi‐faceted, holistic approach to recurring homelessness by removing lifestyle, housing, educational and employment barriers. Youth will be supported in learning to live independently and securing opportunities to make healthier lifestyles more sustainable.
Sheldon Pollett
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Choices for Youth
Offre des services de transition, de perfectionnement professionnel et d’entreprise aux jeunes de l’endroit. On y trouve un lieu dynamique et chaleureux où tous les jeunes participent à leur apprentissage et à la création de circonstances opportunes afin de construire leur avenir.
Steve Cordes
Directeur exécutif
Youth Opportunities Unlimited
YOU provides transition, career development, and enterprise services to local youth. They provide a caring and active place where all youth are engaged in learning and creating opportunities to build their future.
Steve Cordes
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1. CMHC / NRCan EQuilibrium TM Communities Initiative November 2, 2009 Stephen Pope, Sustainable Buildings and Communities, CanmetENERGY, NRCan [email_address] Susan Fisher, Sustainable Communities Policy and Research, CMHC [email_address]
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Editor's Notes
Welcome to everyone participating today from across the country. My name is Susan Fisher, and I’m joined by Steven Pope. We’ll be talking about the EQuilbrium Communities Initiative, a jointly funded and equal partnership between CMHC and Natural Resources Canada’s CanmetENERGY R&D Centre that brings together the intellectual and financial resources of both organizations, announced on June 1.
So today we will walk you through an overview of the initiative, which is currently in the proposal selection phase, and identify who it is designed to support. We’ll briefly explain how it will work in terms of what types of projects and work activities that it has been designed to support. Finally, we’ll describe how to get more information about existing resources from both of our organizations. We also want to have time at the end for questions.
Our overall goal is to speed up the implementation of sustainable approaches to neighbourhood design in Canada. We’ll do this by funding and supporting qualifying Developers, who working with their municipalities and consultants, to improve the operational performance of their project by designing and developing sustainable communities. It is really a matter of thinking from a broader perspective that integrates design decisions about housing and land use mix, with those about transportation, energy use, water use and so on. Because of this integration, Developers will need both support and the active involvement of the municipality. Which brings me to the next goal: to demonstrate how the neighbourhood scale offers unique opportunities for integration across systems, such as energy, transportation and water systems because neighbourhoods involve multiple buildings and mixed land uses. Another goal of our Initiative is to measure and share what works with interested audiences so they can learn from the success and lessons or these demonstration projects. The Initiative will showcase high environmental- and energy-performance levels.
I’m going to provide a quick overview of the Equilibrium Communities initiative. This is a three year program, jointly managed and funded by CMHC and NRCan’s CanmetENERGY R&D Energy Technology Centre, and under the Government of Canada’s ecoACTION umbrella, that will run until 2012. It builds on many other NRCan’s CanmetENERGY and CMHC initiatives in energy efficiency, community planning, water efficiency, and so on. It builds on CMHC’s EQuilibrium TM Sustainable Housing Demonstration Initiative, which has drawn extensively on CanmetENERGY’s expertise, that is supporting 15 homes across Canada - home which combine resource- and energy-efficient technologies with renewable energy technologies to reduce their environmental impact. This new Initiative, with equal partnership both organizations, will provide $4.2 million for financial, technical and promotional support. It will fund approximately 6 development projects. The amount of support for each project will be determined by the scope and effectiveness of the proposed activities to be funded by the Initiative. The Request for Submissions closed on September 22 and proposals are currently being reviewed.
Up to $550,000 will be available for each selected project, along with technical and promotional assistance. The funds will be for activities aimed at design modifications that improve the project’s performance, including research aimed at design modifications. Funds can also be used for monitoring, commissioning and showcasing the development project. Through the funding strategy, the Initiative will emphasize innovation in planning and design, and secure those improvements through operation and monitoring. Capital funding for construction, materials or equipment will not be provided. Each project will also receive regional, national and most likely international attention through planned publicity from the Initiative’s Communications team. Details and results will be documented and published so that other developers and communities can benefit from these experiences.
The Initiative has identified six themes as a common, integrated framework for selecting projects and measuring their performance. They address socio-cultural and economic themes, but focus primarily on environmental ones. More specifically, they focus on the aspects that are most directly affected by urban form and which are most readily measured. First we’ll talk about the Energy theme: The goal is to “balance energy supply and use to minimize greenhouse gas emissions.” Some examples of what we’ll ask you to describe include the energy consumption in the project’s buildings and its use of renewable and waste energy sources. We’ve been asked if this means that all the buildings have to be net-zero energy buildings. The answer is “not necessarily”. We’ll look for significant improvements in building performance. Whether they are net-zero or not depends on the submissions we receive. Another theme is Land Use and Housing : By this we mean “A compact community with a balanced mix of activities, housing choices, and commercial, institutional, recreational and industrial land uses.” You will be asked to describe, among others, the project’s land-use mix, access to daily destinations such as stores, schools and parks, as well as housing type and affordability. Third is Transportation – which is about “opportunities for energy-efficient and healthy alternatives to personal vehicle use.” In addition to the land-use indicators described earlier, some of the indicators you will be asked to describe include the project’s transit-supportive density, transit access and pedestrian route connectivity and safety.
Fourth is Water, Waste Water and Storm Water , that is “efficient use and disposal of water and minimal negative impacts on watersheds.” You will be asked to describe the project’s management of stormwater and reduction of potable water use. The fifth theme is the Natural Environment , meaning “A community that protects and enhances and restores the natural environment.” This includes habitat protection and creation, watershed protection, and more. Our final theme is Financial Viability – By this we mean “A marketable community that is economically viable over the long term” . This includes the project’s innovative financing and marketability and long-term operational viability and other criteria.
Before we move to the next part of the presentation, we would like to spend one minute outlining what we think that developers and municipalities will gain by participating in this initiative. And by developers, we mean private, public and non-profit sector developers, all of whom were eligible. What we might consider today to be a niche market -- sustainable mixed-use developments – is quickly moving towards the mainstream. Having the opportunity to participate in an initiative like this, that will enable the teams to be recognized as leaders, will give them a real leg up. The financial and technical support we will provide will allow them to progress up that learning curve faster, and with less downside risk. Initiatives like this one receive a lot of attention – not only locally, but also at the national and sometimes international level. That kind of exposure of their brand and reputation is valuable not only for private sector developers, but also for municipalities.
The initiative was designed to explore options that are not viable at the smaller scale. To explore how working at the neighbourhood scale, with multiple buildings and land uses, offers opportunities to integrate systems, such as energy and water systems. For example, this scale enhances the opportunities to capitalize on renewable and waste energy for use in community energy systems. The proximity of daily destinations and pedestrian-friendly site design features make transportation alternatives viable, such as walking, cycling and public transit.
Two types of projects are being considered for funding. Both project types are being evaluated using the same indicators and criteria. The two types are: Showcase Projects which are projects that were recently completed, or are under construction, OR. Improvement projects whichare projects that have already begun the planning and design phase but have not yet started construction.
Most of the funding for Showcase projects is for commissioning, monitoring and showcasing. The purpose is to share effective approaches and results with interested audiences. Teams will measure and report the actual results achieved in the built project. Most of the funding for Improvements projects will be for improving the project’s performance through activities such as research and technical analysis aimed at design modifications, and potentially for visioning and alignment activities, such as charettes.
The projects will be selected, according to pre-determined key evaluation criteria that includes: Scale and scope of the development project Readiness to proceed with the work Performance on the themes and indicators: and The work plan We will also be looking for the level of integration over all aspects of the neighbourhood design.
We are looking for neighbourhood scale development projects. By this we mean, multi-building, multi-use projects. Single-use projects may be considered if they are located in a multi-use context, for example a residential project adjacent to a retail/employment node. At least 50% of the built or renovated square footage must be residential.
Proposed activities must be completed by 2012. This may seem like a long way away to some, but as you know, in the development world, this is really a very short time frame, already requiring a certain state of readiness. For showcase projects, these are ones that will be able to complete their monitoring and showcasing activities on the constructed project within the timeframe. For improvements projects, these are ones that can complete the work activities they propose and have begun construction within the timeframe so that performance can begin to be monitored. Proponents will need to verify that they have control of their site and municipal support for the project, among other issues related to state of readiness.
We have spoken a lot about project performance and this will be a major evaluation filter. The initiative aims to show how in their planning, design, implementation and operation, the selected projects will demonstrate measurable improvements over conventional community development approaches in the 6 theme areas. Submissions were asked to describe each project’s targeted performance levels related to 18 specific indicators. We mentioned some of them earlier when introducing the themes. The indicators included: the project’s use of renewable and waste energy, proximity to daily destinations, land-use mix, pedestrian route connectivity and safety, access to transit, on-site stormwater infiltration, natural habitat protection and housing price ranges. For Improvement projects, proponents were asked to describe the performance levels that would be achieved without the Initiative support (the baseline performance) as well as the improved or target performance that would be achieved with the support from the Initiative. In addition, submissions were asked to describe how they would integrate features across the indicators. One of our goals is to show how the projects use the neighbourhood scale to integrate features and systems to enhance their performance.
Proponents were also asked to include how they planned to use their requested funding. Because we know that it is complicated to build projects of this scale and that innovate beyond standard practice, we made the eligible work activities and funding levels flexible to meet project needs, not just our program requirements. We requested detailed work plans explaining the research, analysis, design work and monitoring each project team planned to carry out and the budget and timeline for the work to be funded under the initiative. We also requested information for the proposed activities and resources needed for each activity, along with the qualifications and experience each project team. The detailed criteria was available in the Request Package.
Proponents were given approx 3 months to prepare submissions. The Request for Submissions closed in September and the evaluation of proposals is currently underway.
We hope we have been able to provide an outline of the EQuilibrium Communities Initiative that will help build innovative neighbourhoods that will make people sit up and take notice. To stay up to date on the Initiative go to the ecoACTION web site and if want email updates, contact us at this address.