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2010.02.08Less restrictions on rebates for solar hot water on local government buildings

The Provincial SolarBC rebate is now no longer restricted to just one system per local government.

2010.01.12Municipal Sustainable Bylaw Collection

2010.02.08New City program allows builders to ‘go green’ with solar energy

Builders installing solar hot water systems in new houses in Vancouver will get a financial break — but they’ll have to move quickly.

2009.11.16NOW LOUDER! Setting Targets for Community-wide GHG Reduction: meeting the May 2010 deadline

2009.11.02Taking Action on Climate - BC Local Government Examples - DRAFT

The list of local government examples is de

2009.11.01Additional intake dates for ICE Fund

The Ministry of Small Business announced the ICE Fund is accepting applications in 2010 with closing dates of January 29 in addition to the upcoming November 20, 2009 closing date.

2009.10.29Passive Design Toolkit

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2009.10.14ICE Fund

The Province announced the Third Call for Applications to the Innovative Clean Energy (ICE) Fund. The deadline for applications is November 20, 2009 at 4:30 pm, Pacific Standard Time.

2009.10.13Remote Community Implementation Program - Accepting Proposals

The RCI Program is accepting project proposals in October 2009.  To submit a project proposal, please fill out an application form, which can be found at

2009.10.05FCM Sustainabile Community Awards

The 2010 FCM–CH2M HILL Sustainable Community Awards open for applications.

2009.09.22Draft Guidance on Carbon Neutrality Released

The Joint Provincial-UBCM G

2009.09.21Quick Starts for Elected Officials

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2009.09.19Transportation Demand Management Tools

The Fraser Basin Council has released the Transportation Demand Management: A Small and Mid-Size Communities Toolkit.

2009.08.24Landfill Biogas Proposal in Columbia Shuswap Regional District

Terasen Gas and the Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) are working together to explore biogas recovery from the regional landfill site in Salmon Arm.

2009.08.17Canada Line Pedestrian Bike Bridge now open

While the Canada Line rail transit system will be welcoming commuters on Monday, a new link in making cycling a viable alternative to the private automobile is now open.



2009.08.19CVRD goes low flow with toilet rebate program

The Comox Valley Regional District (CVRD) will launch a toilet rebate program by the end of September as part of the plan outlined in the draft water efficiency strategy intended to achieve a 27 perce

2009.08.07BC’s First Wind Cooperative sets high standard for wind in BC

DAWSON CREEK, BC – There was pride among the members of BC’s first renewable energy coop yesterday (August 6) when the first wind-generated electricity in the province finally began to flow.

2009.09.30City of Prince George to Provide Incentives to Encourage Energy Efficient Homes

At their July 13 meeting, Prince George City Council approved strategies for implementing a pilot incentive program to encourage energy efficient houses in the City o

2009.08.03New Plan Will Revitalize Sooke's Town Centre

Future development in the Sooke town centre will feature compact, sustainable, high-density projects thanks to the vision outlined in the new Sooke Town Centre Plan.

2009.07.29RMOW Uses Carbon Tax Rebate to Fund Climate Innovation

The Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) has become the first municipality in British Columbia to approve a policy that will see its carbon taxi rebate from the Province go to reducing emissions i