{"id":249426,"date":"2023-10-12T09:42:52","date_gmt":"2023-10-12T13:42:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/questcanada.org\/?post_type=project&#038;p=249426"},"modified":"2025-04-15T12:23:45","modified_gmt":"2025-04-15T16:23:45","slug":"inaugural-prairies-cohort-of-participating-communities","status":"publish","type":"project","link":"https:\/\/questcanada.org\/fr\/project\/inaugural-prairies-cohort-of-participating-communities\/","title":{"rendered":"QUEST Canada et les organismes partenaires lancent la premi\u00e8re cohorte de collectivit\u00e9s participant au programme ACN dans les Prairies"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; next_background_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; background_color=&#8221;rgba(255,255,255,0.2)&#8221; use_background_color_gradient=&#8221;on&#8221; background_color_gradient_stops=&#8221;#ffffff 0%|#edf2f2 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Inaugural Prairies Cohort of Participating Communities<\/span><\/h1>\n<p><b>October 12, 2023 \u2013 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Today, QUEST Canada along with the Centre for Indigenous Environmental Resources (CIER), Community Energy Association (CEA), \u00c9co-Ouest Canada \/ Eco-West Canada, and Municipal Climate Change Action Centre (MCCAC) are excited to announce the launch of its inaugural <a href=\"https:\/\/questcanada.org\/ncaprairiescohort\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Prairies Cohort<\/a>, a cohort of 10 communities who will participate in the <a href=\"https:\/\/questcanada.org\/nca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Net-Zero Communities Accelerator (NCA) Program<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The NCA Program enables communities in Canada to achieve their energy and emissions objectives. The program provides participating communities with dedicated support and the necessary services, tools, and knowledge to guide them in developing and implementing their Community Energy and Emissions Plans (CEEPs) \/ Climate Action Plans and initiatives, realizing their environmental, economic, and social benefits.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The NCA Program brings together leading organizations from across Canada in the fields of energy, emissions, resilience planning and implementation, each of which offering proven tools and services to provide participating communities with the capacity they need to develop evidence-based, integrated plans and drive project implementation. The NCA Program\u2019s inaugural cohort, the Prairies Cohort, is strengthened by the experience and expertise of cohort delivery partners: Centre for Indigenous Environmental Resources (CIER), Community Energy Association (CEA), Eco-West \/ \u00c9co-Ouest Canada, and Municipal Climate Change Action Centre (MCCAC).<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Prairies Cohort is currently comprised of 10 participating communities from Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan. Communities from the Prairies are uniquely positioned to significantly contribute to Canada\u2019s net-zero goals due to the region\u2019s projected renewable energy growth and its historically high concentration rates of fossil-fuels. Communities living in heavy fossil-fuel use provinces are increasingly leading the way by embracing the energy transition and improving economic resilience through integrated societal considerations.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 10 participating communities from the Prairies Cohort include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">City of St. Albert, A.B.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Town of Pincher Creek, MD of Pincher Creek, A.B.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rural Municipality of De Salaberry, M.B.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Town of Biggar, S.K.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Town of Gravelbourg, S.K.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sandy Bay Ojibway First Nation, M.B.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">St. Theresa Point First Nation, M.B.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">City of Lethbridge, A.B.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">City of Medicine Hat, A.B.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Town of Devon, A.B.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As QUEST Canada continues to build capacity and scale the NCA Program, the organization expects to introduce new cohorts to the program throughout the country.\u00a0<\/span><b><br style=\"font-weight: 400;\" \/><\/b><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_padding_mobile=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; width=&#8221;50%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;50%&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;30px||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_testimonial author=&#8221;Tonja Leach&#8221; job_title=&#8221;Executive Director&#8221; company_name=&#8221;QUEST Canada&#8221; portrait_url=&#8221;https:\/\/questcanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Tonja-Sensible.jpg&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Testimonial 1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cIt\u2019s QUEST Canada\u2019s mission to help communities in Canada establish coordinated local action on energy and emissions to create a sustainable, net-zero future. The launch of the NCA Program\u2019s inaugural Prairies Cohort is a big step forward, furthering our mission to help communities realize the environmental, economic, and social benefits of developing and implementing Community Energy and Emissions Plans (CEEPs) \/ Climate Action Plans.\u201d<\/span>[\/et_pb_testimonial][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_padding_mobile=&#8221;on&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Row 1 Text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; width=&#8221;50%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;50%&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;30px||0px||false|false&#8221; use_custom_width=&#8221;on&#8221; width_unit=&#8221;off&#8221; custom_width_percent=&#8221;50%&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Section 2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;15px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||25px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Prairies Net-Zero Communities Accelerator (NCA) Program has been made possible thanks in part to a federal investment of $2 million through PrairiesCan. The funding is provided through PrairiesCan\u2019s Community Economic Development and Diversification program, which aims to generate sustainable, inclusive economic growth and help communities in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba to fully participate in and benefit from economic opportunities.<\/span>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_padding_mobile=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; width=&#8221;50%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;50%&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;30px||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_testimonial author=&#8221;Honourable Dan Vandal&#8221; job_title=&#8221;Minister&#8221; company_name=&#8221;PrairiesCan&#8221; portrait_url=&#8221;https:\/\/questcanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Vandal_200x200.gif&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Testimonial 2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThese communities from across the Prairies are leading the way in developing and adopting clean <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">energy solutions that will enable Canada to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our government\u2019s investment in the Net-Zero Communities <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accelerator will further support the capacity of new businesses across the Prairies to deliver innovative green energy solutions, from increasing the energy efficiency of buildings to reducing waste, and more.\u201d<\/span>[\/et_pb_testimonial][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_padding_mobile=&#8221;on&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Row 1 Text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; width=&#8221;50%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;50%&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;30px||0px||false|false&#8221; use_custom_width=&#8221;on&#8221; width_unit=&#8221;off&#8221; custom_width_percent=&#8221;50%&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Section 3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;15px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||25px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The NCA Program is made possible thanks to the generous support of its funders, including Cenovus, the Government of Alberta through the Municipal Climate Change Action Centre (MCCAC), and Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan).\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201330\u2013<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_padding_mobile=&#8221;on&#8221; 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divider_weight=&#8221;3px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Column 1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;15px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||-20px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||14px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><b style=\"font-family: 'Aksidenz Grotesk', Helvetica, Arial, Lucida, sans-serif; font-size: 26px;\">About QUEST Canada<\/b><\/p>\n<p>QUEST Canada is a registered Canadian charity that supports communities in Canada on their pathway to net-zero. Since 2007, we\u2019ve been facilitating connections, empowering community champions and influencing decision-makers to implement efficient and integrated energy systems that best meet community needs and maximize local opportunities. 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Its programs and services help businesses, not-for-profits and communities grow stronger. Its mandate is to support economic growth and diversification in the Prairie provinces and advance the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">interests of the region in national economic policy, programs and projects. 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