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Upcoming Smart Energy Communities Events
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National Deep Retrofit Community of Practice
National Deep Retrofit Community of Practice
The National Deep Retrofit Community of Practice is made up of stakeholders interested in implementing deep retrofit strategies at the community level. Participants will meet five times a year. The […]
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Oromocto Climate Action Conference 2023
The Town of Oromocto's Climate Action Committee will host its inaugural Climate Action Conference at the Hazen Centre, in Oromocto New Brunswick from September 21-22, 2023. The conference will focus on reducing carbon emissions, featuring panel discussions and presentations on the efforts of maritime municipalities, businesses, NGO’s and individuals as well as indoor and outdoor exhibitions.
Low Carbon Energy Innovation Community of Practice
Low Carbon Energy Innovation Community of Practice
The Low Carbon Energy Innovation Community of Practice (CoP) provides a space for practitioners to share tips and best practices, ask questions of their colleagues, and receive peer-to-peer support on […]
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2023 Livable Cities Forum (LCF)
Most Canadian cities and towns were not built with a vision of a net zero, resilient, and sustainable future. So what does the transition to resilient, equitable, and livable communities look like? How can we embrace diversity and inclusion in the process? And, ultimately, how can we accelerate implementation to keep pace with challenges municipalities face?
Join us September 25 to 27 for the 2023 Livable Cities Forum (LCF) to explore these questions through the lens of “Intention to Implementation”.
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Low Carbon Thermal Network
Low Carbon Thermal Network
The Low-Carbon Thermal Network will enhance cooperation between QUEST Canada Supporters with an interest in low-carbon thermal energy by providing a forum for discussion and information exchange intended to help […]
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Ontario Energy Conference
This year's Ontario Energy Conference will take place September 27th, in Toronto, Ontario, as the second conference collaboration between Association of Power Producers of Ontario (APPrO) and the Ontario Energy Association (OEA), building on the success of the 2022 event. Participants will hear from industry experts about the key issues and opportunities in Ontario’s energy system and will also have the opportunity to meet and exchange ideas with Ontario’s energy leaders.
11th Annual Alberta Power Symposium
The Canadian Institute’s 11th Annual Alberta Power Symposium returns to Calgary on September 27–28, 2023. This premier industry event will bring together top-level executives from energy sector, government representatives, advisors, indigenous communities, and leading industry experts.
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NB-PEI Municipal Working Group
NB-PEI Municipal Working Group
Launched in 2016, the New Brunswick & Prince Edward Island (NB-PEI) Municipal Working Group is a resource for municipalities engaged in community energy planning, partnership-building and smart energy projects to […]
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2017 Local Public Service Sector Winner
The City of Saint John, NB
The City of Saint John for their Municipal Energy Efficiency Program (MEEP) – a performance based systems approach to environmental sustainability, fiscal accountability, and social improvement that includes 152 municipal and commission buildings.

2017 Real Estate Sector Winner
s2e Technologies Inc., ON & Sifton Properties Ltd., ON
For the West5 community in London, Ontario – a 70 acre community with 2.5 million square feet of mixed-use buildings master planned to achieve net-zero energy on a community scale.

2017 Utility & Energy Service Provider Winner
Saint John Energy
For the Energy Star Most Efficient mini split ductless heat pump rental program – the first of its kind in Canada.

2016 Local Public Service Sector Winner
The City of North Vancouver, BC
For the Moodyville showcase community, an area-wide rezoning of historic Moodyville where all new development must achieve high energy performance, with over half of the homes expected to achieve passive house certification.

2016 Real Estate Sector Winner
Ameresco and the City of London, ON
For the comprehensive improvement project to enhance energy efficiency at the Canada Games Aquatic Centre.

2016 Utility & Energy Service Provider Winner
Enbridge Gas Distribution
For the Savings by Design Program – created to assist builders design and construct buildings and houses with higher energy performance.

2015 Local Government Category
City of Guelph, ON
For its emerging Guelph Energy Efficiency Retrofit Strategy (GEERS) as a major component of its Community Energy Initiative.
Finalists in the Local Government category were the City of Hamilton (Ontario) and The City of Toronto (Ontario).

2015 Utility & Energy Service Providers
ENMAX Corporation
For the planned integration of combined heat and power at the ENMAX district energy centre which will provide savings of 14, 288 CO2 equivalent, which is equivalent to taking 2008 cars off the road annually.
Finalists in the Utility & Energy Service Providers category were Algoma Power and Sustainco.

2015 Real Estate Sector Category
Windmill Developments
For the Eddy Condominium which offers six storeys of green, urban condos that set new standards for architecture, design and smart, healthy living in Ottawa, and which exceeds energy efficiency standards by 50% and incorporates a geo-exchange heating/cooling system.
Finalists in the Real Estate Sector category were Stanton Renaissance Ltd. and Reid’s Heritage Homes.
QUEST congratulates the Winners and Finalists, and thanks all the many excellent nominees for their work in advancing smart energy communities in Canada. We look forward to hearing from you again next year for the 2016 Community Energy Builder Awards!
We would also like to extend a thank you the 2015 Community Energy Builder Awards Selection Committee and to Ken Ogilvie (bio), for serving as Committee Chair.

2014 Local Government Category
City of Yellowknife, NT
For successfully completing a 10-year community energy plan and exceeding greenhouse gas emission reduction targets by 100%, in part by converting from oil to renewable wood-pellet burning heating systems.
Runners-up in the Local Government category were the City of Guelph (Ontario) and The City of Colwood (British Columbia).

2014 Utility & Energy Service Providers
Envida Community Energy Inc.
For building and commissioning the first segment of the Galt District Energy System, implementing seven solar energy facilities and a small-scale combined heat and power system, obtaining approval for a forthcoming large-scale combined heat and power facility, and qualifying to develop biomass projects.
Runners up in the Utility category were PowerStream (Ontario) and Union Gas (Ontario).

2014 Real Estate Sector Category
Westbank
who in partnership with TELUS Communications, are building the “TELUS Garden” property, which includes a 22-story LEED-Platinum office tower as well as a small district energy system that captures waste heat from an adjacent TELUS data centre and uses it for space and water heating.
Runners up in the Real Estate Sector category were Wesgroup (British Columbia) and Cadillac Fairview (British Columbia).
QUEST congratulates the Winners and Runners Up, and thanks all the many excellent nominees for their work in advancing smart energy communities in Canada. We look forward to hearing from you again next year for the 2015 Community Energy Builder Awards!

2013 Local Government Category
City of Surrey
For the development of a district energy system in its downtown core and the largest Organic Biofuels facility in Canada which will turn organic waste into renewable natural gas.
Runners-up in the Local Government category were the City of Guelph and Halifax Regional Municipality.

2013 Utility & Energy Service Providers
Horizon Utilities Corporation
For its Energy Conservation Mapping Program which helps target conservation initiatives in its territory and for its Smart Growth Connection Policy which incentivizes compact urban development.
Runners up in the Utility category were BC Hydro and Enbridge Gas Distribution.

2013 Real Estate Sector Category
Simon Fraser University Community Trust
For connecting 5 buildings to a burgeoning biomass-fuelled neighbourhood district energy system at the UniverCity development in Burnaby, British Columbia.
Runners up in the Real Estate Sector category were DEC Engineering and Minto.
QUEST congratulates the Winners and Runners Up, and thanks all the many excellent nominees for their work in advancing smart energy communities in Canada. We look forward to hearing from you again next year for the 2015 Community Energy Builder Awards!
2012 QUEST Community Energy Builder Award
Christenson Equities Ltd.
For its comprehensive plans to redevelop the Southwoods community in Edmonton, Alberta, increasing density and integrating energy using Combined Heat & Power generation, borehole thermal energy storage, and a micro smart grid power system.
Click here to learn more about the Southwoods Development.
Congratulations to the other Finalists:
Municipality of Ritchot, Manitoba, for its completed Ile-Des-Chenes project which includes a new 30,000 sq. ft. LEED Silver Community Centre and a district geothermal heat pump system that interconnects the facility’s three buildings.
The City of Surrey, for its plans to install the largest Organics Biofuel Facility in Canada which will produce renewable natural gas from city waste and use it to fuel the municipality’s vehicle fleet, in addition to a number of district energy projects.
The Winner of the 2012 QUEST Community Energy Builder Award was announced at the QUEST GALA Dinner & Awards Ceremony, November 20, at Manitoba Hydro Place in Winnipeg.