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About Powered by Communities
Established in 2017, Powered by Communities is an awareness-raising, communications and media platform that highlights and celebrates local community energy initiatives taking place across the country, from coast to coast to coast. The platform inspires, informs and engages its readership with stories and articles detailing community energy initiatives being led by local governments, municipalities, Indigenous communities, community groups, non-profits, charities, and enterprising individuals.
Powered by Communities works alongside local experts, artists, writers, and journalists, to develop high-quality content and journalism that delivers informative stories, showcasing local energy initiatives from across Canada. The platform’s content is shared on QUEST Canada’s website and is often cross-published with various Canadian media outlets. The platform provides an inclusive space for learning and sharing, reporting on energy initiatives and projects that matter most to communities on a net-zero journey.
Powered by Communities is led by QUEST Canada, and is supported by a number of municipal leaders, engaged citizens, and funders who are (em)powering communities on the pathway to net-zero.
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Small but Mighty: New Brunswick francophone municipalities fight climate change
Stéphane Dallaire remembers clearly the Saturday night in September 2019 when Hurricane Dorian hit Cap-Pelé.
Still Setting the PACE
Calling Julian Boyle the godfather of PACE in Canada wouldn’t be an overstatement – but it might be selling him short.
A New Dawn: EOS Eco-Energy is Leading the Renewable Renaissance in New Brunswick
When you’re trying to change the world, it makes sense to name yourself after the herald of new beginnings. EOS is the Goddess of the Dawn.
Once More Unto The Insulation: Energy Efficiency For and By First Nations
Efficiency Nova Scotia Partners with Mi’kmaq Communities on Massive Retrofit Program Retooling old buildings for energy efficiency might not generate the same excitement as solar arrays, wind farms, or electric vehicles.
The Hybrid Cape Islander
Enter the Alutasi, a classic Cape Islander retrofitted in 2020 with an electric motor and batteries to supplement its diesel engine.
Creating Smart Energy Communities in Atlantic Canada
There are more opportunities than ever for communities to plan for and manage their energy, reduce emissions and keep energy dollars local, and in the process, enhance local economic development and resilience to extreme weather events.
Share Your Stories
Do you have a local story, project or initiative that’s empowering your community to reach net-zero emissions? Share your community energy success stories with us!
Send us an email at [email protected] or send us a note via the contact form below.
Share Your Stories
Do you have a local story, project or initiative that’s empowering your community to reach net-zero emissions? Share your community energy success stories with us!
Send us an email at [email protected] or send us a note via the contact form below.