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Accelerating Climate Action …through collaboration . Achieving More Together: A regional approach to energy planning and management in the East Kootenays Community Energy Association Megan Lohmann, Sr. Community Energy Planner Building SustainABLE Communities November 2013. www.cbc.ca.
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Accelerating Climate Action…through collaboration Achieving More Together: A regional approach to energy planning and management in the East Kootenays Community Energy Association Megan Lohmann, Sr. Community Energy Planner Building SustainABLE Communities November 2013
Commitments • Climate Action Charter • Partners for Climate Protection • CEEPs/GHG Plans • Adaptation planning • CARIP reporting
Precedent Setting Collaboration RDEK Community Energy Manager
1. Common Goals and Barriers Barriers • Capacity • Funding • Expertise/knowledge • Prioritization and timelines Goals • Energy and cost savings • Carbon neutrality/community reduction targets • Resilient communities
2. Forum for Collaboration • BC Hydro • Fortis • Local governments Demonstration of leadership and innovation
3. Demonstrated Efficiency • Joint procurement • 31 staff engaged in fleet management and in-car driver training • Energy assessments at: • 5 wastewater treatment plants • Over 50 general municipal buildings • 11 recreational facilities • Local reduction projects/Reporting
3. Demonstrated Efficiency RDEK Energy Manager • ~150 homes registered and proceeding with home energy assessments • Consistent marketing and outreach • Coaching and point-person support
4. Trust • Between local governments and RDEK • Between community and local governments • Between RD’s and CEA
Collaboration as a way forward • Strength in the relationships • Shared resources, shared expertise Collaboration on green energy requires regional-scale thinking:
Thank you! Community Energy Association Megan Lohmann, Sr. Community Energy Planner mlohmann@communityenergy.bc.ca