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Accelerating Climate Action…through collaboration
Achieving More Together: A regional approach to energy planning and management in the East Kootenays
Community Energy AssociationMegan Lohmann, Sr. Community Energy Planner
Building SustainABLE Communities November 2013
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Megan Lohmann
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Commitments
• Climate Action Charter
• Partners for Climate Protection
• CEEPs/GHG Plans• Adaptation planning• CARIP reporting
Precedent Setting Collaboration
RDEK Community Energy Manager
Precedent Setting Collaboration
Goals• Energy and cost savings• Carbon
neutrality/community reduction targets
• Resilient communities
Barriers• Capacity• Funding• Expertise/knowledge• Prioritization and
timelines
1. Common Goals and Barriers
2. Forum for Collaboration
• BC Hydro• Fortis• Local
governments
Demonstration of leadership and innovation
• Joint procurement– 31 staff engaged in fleet management and in-car driver
training– Energy assessments at:
• 5 wastewater treatment plants• Over 50 general municipal buildings• 11 recreational facilities
• Local reduction projects/Reporting
3. Demonstrated Efficiency
RDEK Energy Manager• ~150 homes registered and
proceeding with home energy assessments
• Consistent marketing and outreach
• Coaching and point-person support
3. Demonstrated Efficiency
4. Trust
• Between local governments and RDEK• Between community and local governments• Between RD’s and CEA
• Strength in the relationships• Shared resources, shared expertise
Collaboration on green energy requires regional-scale thinking:
Collaboration as a way forward
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Thank you!
Community Energy AssociationMegan Lohmann, Sr. Community Energy Planner
