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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.  

Articles & Content

Featured Story

Indigenous Energy Partnerships Emphasize Cultural Values

Oct 17 2022

To the members of this community, the Wolastoqey people, climate change poses an existential threat to their culture and way of life.

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Still Setting the PACE

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.

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The Hybrid Cape Islander

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.

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Creating Smart Energy Communities in Atlantic Canada

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.

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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.

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