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Why are we limiting our ability to achieve net-zero?
QUEST Canada has heard from a large number of diverse stakeholders wanting a more comprehensive net-zero dialogue – one that builds on electrification with the deployment of a diversity of additional local low-carbon energy solutions.
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Low Carbon Energy Innovation
The project will combine cutting-edge research with on-the-ground qualitative analysis to develop a research database capturing the current state of low carbon innovation in the energy sector.
Programme pilote d’accélération des collectivités écoénergétiques intelligentes au Nouveau-Brunswick
Partnering and participating communities have successfully completed Stage 4 of their Smart Energy Community Accelerator journey. See the exciting Milestone update below! Sept 21, 2022 July 6, 2022 March 31, 2022 Today, QUEST Canada announced a new milestone for...
Community Energy Planning Alignment & Implementation Framework
Community Energy Planning Alignment & Implementation FrameworkWhat is the CEP Alignment and Implementation Framework? A Community Energy / Emissions Plan (CEP) defines a community’s priorities around energy and greenhouse gas emissions. Responding to the global...
Climate Resilience Program
Do you need help to create your climate adaptation plan and increase your resilience against the impacts of climate change and extreme weather? Apply for the Climate Adaptation Program!
Diverse Pathways to Net-Zero
All Net-Zero Pathways Begin With a Local Step October 2021 The Diverse Pathways to Net-Zero initiative examines the critical role that Canadian communities play on the pathway to net-zero.Project Overview During the first phase of this initiative, we published the...
National Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) Handbook
May 2020 Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) presents a unique opportunity not only to tackle GHG emissions and improve local air quality, but also to advance a circular economy for municipalities. When implemented on a municipal scale, biomethane can also be injected into...
Programme pilote d’accélération des collectivités écoénergétiques intelligentes au Nouveau-Brunswick
July 6, 2022March 31, 2022 Today, QUEST Canada announced a new milestone for communities participating in the New Brunswick Smart Energy Community Accelerator Pilot Program.Nov. 15, 2021 SECA program aids New Brunswick communities in discussing and actioning community...
Accélération de la mise en œuvre des énergies renouvelables
The Accelerating the Implementation of Renewable Energy (AI-RE) protocol is a free online resource for Canadian municipalities. It consists of 5 action items and associated resources on: The roles municipalities can play in renewable energy development How to find and...
carrés de sable pour l'innovation
The goal of the Regulatory Innovation Sandboxes project is to create foundational policy frameworks for legislated regulation innovation. The foundational frameworks can then be used by provincial, territorial and federal policymakers and regulators to create more effective policies, regulations, and programs to accelerate the transition to a low-emissions future efficiently and fairly using a multi-sectoral, collaborative process.
Les retombées économiques des plans énergétiques communautaires au Nouveau-Brunswick
Discover the local economic benefits of implementing Community Energy Plans by downloading the workbook and 2 case studies from NB municipalities
Partenariats entre municipalités et services publics pour la résilience des communautés
This QUEST initiative aimed to foster collaboration between municipalities, energy utilities, and other key community stakeholders to undertake a climate risk and vulnerability assessment, and to work together to select climate adaptation measures.
Planning for Resilient Energy Infrastructure in Alberta
Discover how QUEST helps Albertan communities to adapt their energy infrastructure to the impact of increasing extreme events.
Mise en œuvre du plan énergétique communautaire au Nouveau-Brunswick
facebooktwitterlinkedinyoutubeIn 2019, the Enabling Municipal Implementation of Community Energy Plans (CEPs) project took 25 New Brunswick Municipalities through the Getting to Implementation framework to identify what steps were needed to help them grow their...
ECOP
facebooktwitterlinkedinyoutubeFor many municipalities, there is a disconnect between broader provincial planning policies and programs and local energy planning efforts, adding a layer of complexity and uncertainty to community energy planning activities. The Ontario...
Tuyaux et fils résilients
facebooktwitterlinkedinyoutubeAlmost 90 percent of Canadian natural gas, thermal and electric utility distributors have been significantly impacted by a weather event in the past decade. Despite concerns that climate-related events like high winds, heavy rains, ice...
Reports
The Role of Energy Innovation Sandboxes in Getting to Net-Zero
facebooktwitterlinkedinyoutube August 2020 Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) presents a unique opportunity not only to tackle GHG emissions and improve local air quality, but also to advance a circular economy for municipalities. When implemented on a municipal scale,...
A State of Renewal – Ontario’s Innovation Sandboxes
facebooktwitterlinkedinyoutube August 2020 Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) presents a unique opportunity not only to tackle GHG emissions and improve local air quality, but also to advance a circular economy for municipalities. When implemented on a municipal scale,...
Pre-Budget Consultation in Advance of Federal Budget 2022
Enabling Meaningful Climate Action in the Building Sector Across Nova Scotia
Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) Handbook for GTHA
facebooktwitterlinkedinyoutubeAugust 2020 Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) presents a unique opportunity not only to tackle GHG emissions and improve local air quality, but also to advance a circular economy for municipalities. When implemented on a municipal scale,...
Economic Impact of New Brunswick Community Energy Plans: Primer and Workbook
Saint John Case Study: Economic Impact of New Brunswick Community Energy Plans
Sussex Case Study: Economic Impact of New Brunswick Community Energy Plans
District Energy: Building resiliency and community at the YMCA of greater Toronto
Community Resilience Mini-Guide
Building Community Resilience Key Considerations And Lessons Learned From Twelve Canadian Communities
Présentation prébudgétaire fédérale avant le budget 2020
La soumission prébudgétaire de QUEST, approuvée par Pollution Probe, porte sur les trois recommandations suivantes: Recommandation 1. Soutien à la réforme des politiques et de la réglementation. Que le gouvernement fédéral augmente ...
Vers l'alignement de la planification
facebooktwitterlinkedinyoutubeMarch 2019 In Ontario, the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO), local distribution companies (LDCs), natural gas utilities, and local governments are increasingly engaging in localized and integrated forms of energy planning....
La transformation énergétique du Canada: évolution ou révolution
facebooktwitterlinkedinyoutubeMars 2019 Les marchés de l'énergie au Canada sont aussi variés que le paysage du pays. Au-delà de ces différences, l'industrie de l'énergie est aux prises avec une technologie sans précédent, alors que nous évoluons vers un avenir à faibles émissions ...
Carte routière des données énergétiques du Canada atlantique
facebooktwitterlinkedinyoutubeThe Roadmap starts with a vision for an energy information system that collects data in a comprehensive manner and regularly reports on an aggregated basis for community energy and emissions inventories. The Roadmap is also guided by a...
Webinars
Webcast: How Hilo built Hydro-Quebec’s first virtual power plant through partnership
Webcast: Mixed Reality at Ontario Power Generation
Presentation of Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) handbook for Canadian municipalities
Advancing Community Energy Resilience in Alberta
Innovation Sandboxes – Getting to Deployment: Bridging the Gaps in Energy Innovations in Canada
AIRE Webinar Part 4: Accelerating implementation of renewable energy: a protocol to guide Municipalities
AIRE Webinar Part 3: Governing the implementation of CEP through local not-for-profit intermediaries
Intersection of IoT and Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) ft. Microsoft
AIRE Webinar Part 2: Accelerating implementation in renewable energy: what role for the Municipality?
Premiers pas vers l’élaboration de carrés de sable pour l’innovation dans le secteur énergétique.
Premiers pas vers l’élaboration de carrés de sable pour l’innovation dans le secteur énergétique
AIRE Webinar Part 1: Participatory mapping as a tool for virtual and live public engagement
Economic Impact of Community Energy Plans
Economic Impact of NB Community Energy Plans
Benchmark: Is Your Community Energy-Smart?
Tools
Why are we limiting our ability to achieve net-zero?
QUEST Canada has heard from a large number of diverse stakeholders wanting a more comprehensive net-zero dialogue – one that builds on electrification with the deployment of a diversity of additional local low-carbon energy solutions.
Community Energy Planning Alignment & Implementation Framework
Community Energy Planning Alignment & Implementation FrameworkWhat is the CEP Alignment and Implementation Framework? A Community Energy / Emissions Plan (CEP) defines a community’s priorities around energy and greenhouse gas emissions. Responding to the global...
THÉORIE DU CHANGEMENT
QUEST Canada’s theory of change seeks to ensure that 500 diverse communities in Canada are implementing durable and just net-zero strategies by 2030.
Principes pour les communautés d'énergie intelligente
A Smart Energy Community seamlessly integrates local, renewable, and conventional energy sources to efficiently, cleanly, and affordably meet its energy needs. It is a coveted, highly livable place to live, work, learn, and play.The successful implementation of Smart...
Support for Indigenous Community Energy Planning
Supports for Indigenous Community Energy Planning The inventory is a summary of a jurisdictional scan of existing initiatives supporting community energy planning in Indigenous communities across Canada. Initiative Lead Organization Jurisdiction...
Smart Energy Communities Benchmark
Accelerating the Implementation of Renewable Energy – Protocol
The AI-RE (Accelerating the Implementation of Renewable Energy) protocol is a free online resource to support municipalities across Canada in accelerating the implementation of renewable energy and low-carbon energy systems.
De la planification à la mise en œuvre
facebooktwitterlinkedinyoutubeThe Community Energy Planning Getting to Implementation in Canada Initiative was a three-year project that was completed in 2017. A Community Energy Plan (CEP) is a tool that defines community priorities around energy with a view to...