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SouthEast False Creek

Neighbourhood Energy Utility

Introduction

This case study details and examines the development of the Southeast False Creek Neighbourhood Energy Utility in Vancouver, British Columbia with special attention paid to its project financing, ownership and governance structure. Strategies and best practices that contributed to the Neighbourhood Energy Utility’s success have been identified along with key lessons learned that can be applied to future projects in order to aid municipalities, real estate developers and communities in the successful implementation of Integrated Community Energy Systems.

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Data Table Test Page

Data Table Explaination on the data table and what it can be used for.Table Legend & Definitions Each item in the filterable table of items relates to 4 energy policies. Explore the dropdowns below to learn more about the policy's topics, metrics, and sub-metrics...

Pan-Atlantic NCA

QUEST Canada’s Net-Zero Communities Accelerator (NCA) Program has been recognized with a prestigious 2025 Clean50 Top Project Award. The annual awards recognize initiatives based on their innovation, their ability to inform, and to inspire Canadians.

QUEST Canada’s Pan-Atlantic NCA Program enables Atlantic Canada communities to reach net zero by equipping them with the tools and knowledge to develop and implement community energy and emissions plans and understand the net economic benefits they can provide.

Town of Salisbury

Salisbury is a town located in Westmorland County, New Brunswick. A village for 57 years, in January 2023 it was amalgamated with parts of four local districts to become a new town.