Please note that the following resource links are provided to help communities in various stages of project development, and are for information only. The Fraser Basin Council does not endorse one renewable energy technology over another and is not responsible for the content or claims made on these external websites.

Renewable Energy

Community Energy Solutions Factsheet

First Nations Renewable Energy Roadmap
Information bulletin issued by Coast Opportunity Funds (Coast Funds), in partnership with ISIS at the Sauder School of Business.

Ministry of Energy - Energy 101 Presentation

Energy Conservation and Emissions Reduction

BC Climate Action Toolkit - Quick Starts in Small and Rural Communities

Community Energy Planning

For general information on community energy planning, efficiency and clean energy projects, please visit the Ministry of Energy's Community Energy Solutions website at: www.empr.gov.bc.ca/RET/CommunityEnergySolutions

Smart Planning for Communities (SPC)
www.fraserbasin.bc.ca/programs/smart_planning.html#link

SPC is a BC- wide, collaborative initiative providing resources and tools to local and First Nations governments for planning sustainable communities. The Smart Planning for Communities initiative will create stronger, more sustainable communities in British Columbia by, among others, linking communities to funding, information and resources. Here are two recent resources:

Community Energy Association
www.communityenergy.bc.ca/resources/cea-publications-0

The Community Energy Association has developed publications of specific interest to local governments interested in energy; the Community Energy & Emissions Planning Guide and the New Report: Clean Energy for a Green Economy may both be of interest.

Funding Opportunities

Support Program Guide for First Nation & Civic Community Energy Efficiency & Clean Energy Projects - July 2011

Community Energy Association Funding and Resource Guide - July 2010

Information bulletin issued by Coast Opportunity Funds (Coast Funds), in partnership with ISIS at the Sauder School of Business

Project Analysis

RETScreen Clean Energy Project Analysis Software - download

The RETScreen Clean Energy Project Analysis Software is a unique decision support tool developed with the contribution of numerous experts from government, industry and academia. The software, provided free-of-charge, can be used worldwide to evaluate the energy production and savings, costs, emission reductions, financial viability and risk for various types of Renewable-energy and Energy-efficient Technologies (RETs).

Project Planning and Development

Here are a few general resources on project planning and development:

• Overview of project planning(flowchart) [PDF]
• How to Hire the Right Contractor (Contractor Interview Worksheet) [PDF]
• Bid Document criteria [PDF]

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