Nova Scotia Municipal Energy Learning
Working GroupLaunched in 2016, QUEST Canada’s Nova Scotia Municipal Energy Learning Group (MELG) is a resource for municipalities engaged in community energy planning, partnership-building and Smart Energy projects. It is a forum where participants can share their experiences and lessons learned and best practices. MELG participants are leaders in achieving provincial greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals and building Smart Energy Communities. Participation in meetings is open to all communities in Nova Scotia along with QUEST Canada Supporters.
OBJECTIVES
This Working Group aims to be the source for the ideas and relationships that will drive the future of smart and net-zero energy communities in Nova Scotia by:
Identifying and overcoming gaps in knowledge and capacity to help municipalities reduce their energy use and greenhouse gas emissions.
Facilitating peer-to-peer knowledge transfer of best and promising practices sessions.
Sharing the findings and learnings of the Working Group with interested municipalities and community energy partners.
Nova Scotia’s energy system is undergoing a rapid transition and the Smart Energy space will be one to watch. With recent announcements introducing a spate of new policies, projects, and programs, the framework in which Smart Energy Communities operate is set to change dramatically.
Communities account for 58 per cent of energy use and 54 per cent of all greenhouse gas emissions in Atlantic Canada. In order for Nova Scotia to meet its greenhouse gas and energy objectives, continued coordinated action at the municipal level is essential.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Upcoming Meetings
Visit our events calendar and sign up for national and regional newsletters for 2022 Working Group meeting dates.
To Join
To learn more about joining the Nova Scotia Municipal Energy Learning group, email us today!
Acknowledgement
The Nova Scotia Buildings Working Group is made possible thanks to financial support from the Government of Nova Scotia.
District Energy Network
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Low Carbon Energy Innovation Community of Practice
The 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 matters relating to low-carbon energy innovation. As a member of the CoP, participants will be able to learn from and share best practices with colleagues across Canada. Participants will also have the opportunity to provide early feedback on the research and findings gathered via the Low Carbon Energy Innovation project.
Members of the CoP will be asked to commit 12-15 hours per year, including involvement in the bi-monthly meetings and by providing feedback.
Leaders Dialogue
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Distributed Energy Resources
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Nova Scotia Buildings Group
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Nova Scotia Municipal Energy Learning
Launched in 2016, the Municipal Energy Learning Group (MELG) is a resource for municipalities engaged in community energy planning, partnership-building, and Smart Energy projects to share their experiences, lessons learned, and transfer knowledge about best practices.
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Ontario Community Energy Planning Implementation Network
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Alberta Combined Heat and Power (CHP)
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Alberta Municipal Working Group
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