CleanBC Communities Fund – Funded projects
Last updated on November 1, 2022The first intake of CleanBC Communities Fund invested approximately $54 million in federal and provincial funding in 16 clean infrastructure projects across the province, which will lead to an estimated lifetime reduction of more than 765,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (tCO2e).
The second intake of CleanBC Communities Fund, which ran in 2020, will provide up to $47.4 million for projects with start dates in 2022. The first 14 funded projects have now been announced, with later project approvals to come in late 2022.
Outcome 1: Renewable energy
Featured Project: Abbotsford Biogas Upgrading Technology at JAMES Plant
The project upgrades and adds new equipment to the JAMES Wastewater Treatment Plant to improve efficiency and reduce wastewater. This upgrade includes connecting the site to an external gas pipeline and performing site maintenance work to prevent breakdowns.
- Funding (federal and provincial): $4.7 million
- Estimated lifetime emissions reductions: 63,878 tCO2e
- Project status: In Progress
2022 Projects
Additional projects coming soon
Outcome 2: Clean transportation projects
Featured Project: Nanaimo Regional District Level 2 Electric Vehicle Charging Network
Approximately 28 Level 2 charging stations will be installed in the Mid-Vancouver Island region, in collaboration with 12 local and regional governments. This expanded charging network will provide clean transportation options for residents, increase tourism and local economic development opportunities for communities and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
- Funding (federal and provincial): $504,143
- Estimated lifetime emissions reductions: 2,603 tCO2e
- Project status: In Progress
2019 projects
North Coast Regional District ChargeNorth Level 2 EV Charging Network
Project description: Approximately 55 Level 2 EV chargers will be installed in northern and central B.C. in collaboration with 25 local and Indigenous governments across six regional districts. ChargeNorth will be connected to the existing EV charger network in the province, increasing access to clean transportation and reducing fossil fuel use.
- Funding (federal and provincial): $760,432
- Estimated lifetime emissions reductions: 2,598 tCO2e
- Project status: In progress
Surrey EV Charging Network
Project description: Approximately 40 dual port Level 2 EV charging stations will be installed at 10 community centres, recreation centres and pools in Surrey. The expansion of the charging network will address gaps in the current network and provide improved access to electric vehicle charging for residents.
- Funding (federal and provincial): $502,410
- Estimated lifetime emissions reductions: 24,636 tCO2e
- Project status: In progress
2022 projects
Penticton Electric Vehicle Rapid Charging Infrastructure
Project description: Approximately four direct-current fast-charging stations for electric vehicles will be installed. This project will also perform electric upgrades to support charging demand to expand the electric vehicle charging network.
Funding (federal and provincial): $247,051
Estimated lifetime emissions reductions: 1,857 tCO2e
Project status: In progress
Whistler Sea to Sky Electric Vehicle Network Expansion
Project description: Approximately 41 new electric vehicle charging stations (28 dual-port Level-2 and 13 direct-current fast-charging stations) will be installed on the Sea-to-Sky Highway. This project also includes upgrades to the electrical grid to meet future charging demand.
Funding (federal and provincial): $2.2 million
Estimated lifetime emissions reductions: 29,934 tCO2e
Project status: In progress
Outcome 3: Building efficiency projects
Featured Project: Kamloops Canada Games Aquatic Centre Rehabilitation
The Canada Games Aquatic Centre represents a significant portion of the City of Kamloops' greenhouse gas emissions and the need for improvements presented an opportunity to consider significant retrofits that would also cut emissions. Upgrades to the building envelope, mechanical and electrical systems will reduce energy use and increase overall building durability.
- Funding (federal and provincial): $2.5 million
- Estimated lifetime emissions reductions: 6,870 tCO2e
- Project status: Completed in winter 2020
2019 projects
Castlegar and District Chamber of Commerce HUB of Economic Development
Project description: This project will construct a new Passive House certified building that will replace the current building that has fallen into disrepair. The new building will house several organizations vital to Castlegar, while acting as a demonstration project for local trades and businesses.
- Funding (federal and provincial): $2.4 million
- Lifetime emissions reduced: 338 tCO2e
- Project status: In progress
Fraser Valley Hope and Area Recreation Centre Geothermal Heat Recovery
Project description: A geothermal loop will capture waste energy from the centre’s ice and curling rink refrigeration systems, which will be used to heat the buildings and pool. The centre’s ammonia and freon compressors will also be upgraded to modular chillers that are safer and more environmentally friendly.
- Funding (federal and provincial): $1.9 million
- Estimated lifetime emissions reductions: 5,192 tCO2e
- Project status: In progress
Prince George Aquatic Center Mechanical and Building Envelope Upgrade
Project description: Upgrades and repairs to the aquatic centre’s mechanical system and building envelope will increase insulation, airtightness and incorporate renewable energy to make the facility highly energy efficient.
- Funding (federal and provincial): $6.3 million
- Estimated lifetime emissions reductions: 9,722 tCO2e
- Project status: In progress
Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association Visitor Inspiration Centre
Project description: Redevelopment of the visitor centre with input from three Indigenous Nations of the Thompson Okanagan will include solar power and a green roof. Four Level 2 EV charging stations will also be installed onsite.
- Funding (federal and provincial): $149,323
- Estimated lifetime emissions reductions: 345 tCO2e
- Project status: In progress
2022 projects
Nelson Civic Centre Low-Carbon Heritage Renewal
Project description: This project will upgrade the housing structure of the civic centre by renovating the roof, walls, windows, and doors. New installations of energy recovery ventilators and a heat recovery chiller will improve energy efficiency.
Funding (federal and provincial): $3.9 million
Estimated lifetime emissions reductions: 2,286 tCO2e
Project status: In progress
Pacifica Housing Advisory Association Retrofits for Low-Income Housing
Project description: Upgrading 26 affordable/social housing units with a new building envelope, ventilation system, space heating, and domestic water heating.
Funding (federal and provincial): $1.4 million
Estimated lifetime emissions reductions: 1,947 tCO2e
Project status: In progress
Victoria Oaklands Community Centre: HVAC and Control System Replacement
Project description: Installing a new heat recovery system including heat pumps and a ventilator. Replacing electric heaters and upgrading the building control system.
Funding (federal and provincial): $172,371
Estimated lifetime emissions reductions: 41 tCO2e
Project status: In progress
Prince George Kin Centre Arenas Refrigeration and Energy Recovery Upgrades
Project description: Installing a heat recovery system to the ammonia refrigeration plant and upgrading the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems.
Funding (federal and provincial): $3.3 million
Estimated lifetime emissions reductions: 6,450 tCO2e
Project status: In progress
Saanich G.R. Pearkes Recreation Centre Heat Recovery and Mechanical Upgrade
Project description: Installing a new heat recovery system, heating system, ventilation, and air conditioning components.
Funding (federal and provincial): $2.9 million
Estimated lifetime emissions reductions: 7,400 tCO2e
Project status: In progress
Powell River Recreation Complex Ice Plant Heat Recovery
Project description: Installing a heat recovery system to the ice plant and upgrading the space and pool heating systems to conserve energy.
Funding (federal and provincial): $1.5 million
Estimated lifetime emissions reductions: 8,173 tCO2e
Project status: In progress
Outcome 4: Generation of clean energy projects
Featured Project: Kanaka Bar Indian Band Energy Self-Sufficient Affordable Housing Development
The Crossing Place is an affordable housing and community re-development project in Lower Kanaka. The development will use a combination of solar ground units and wind towers to create a sustainable energy supply for space and water heating. Once completed, the development will have up to 40 housing units, a community amenities space, as well as a resilient source of clean energy available for community members and Kanaka Bar residents regardless of age and background.
- Funding (federal and provincial): $396,606
- Estimated lifetime emissions reductions: 1,828 tCO2e
- Project status: In progress
2019 projects
Chilliwack Organic Food Waste Receiving and Pre-Processing Station and Digester
Project description: This project includes organic food waste receiving and pre-processing equipment for food waste and modifications/upgrades to the wastewater treatment facility. A new digester and an organic food waste pre-processing station will be built at the wastewater treatment facility to meet the increased capacity requirements to introduce food waste into the facility for solids digestion.
Funding (federal and provincial): $6.6 million
Lifetime emissions reduced: 4,550 tCO2e
Project status: In Progress
Lower Nicola Indian Band Community Solar Gardens
Project description: Solar photovoltaic panels will be installed on key community and residential buildings, including the arena, firehall, health building, community centre, waterworks buildings and social housing rental buildings. The project will lower energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions, creating a more resilient and self-sufficient energy future for the community.
- Funding (federal and provincial): $738,950
- Estimated lifetime emissions reductions: 143 tCO2e
- Project status: In progress
Nuxalk Nation Nooklikonnic Creek Hydropower Development
Project description: The Nuxalk Nation will build a run-of-the-river hydroelectric generating plant in the Nooklikonnik Creek. This new plant will connect to BC Hydro's Bella Coola Non-Integrated Area, which is isolated from the nationwide grid. The project will sell power to BC Hydro under an Electricity Purchase Agreement.
- Funding (federal and provincial): $9.9 million
- Estimated lifetime emissions reductions: 191,362 tCO2e
- Project status: In progress
Richmond Sewer Heat Recovery Energy System
Project description: The Oval Village District Energy Utility, which operates within the city of Richmond, currently uses natural gas boilers to provide heating energy. A new sewer heat recovery system will be designed and installed to replace the boilers, reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
- Funding (federal and provincial): $6.2 million
- Estimated lifetime emissions reductions: 266,147 tCO2e
- Project status: In progress
Sicamous Community Bio-Heat
Project description: Construction of a biomass District Heating System will increase the generation of clean energy in the District of Sicamous. Buildings serviced by the new system include the mall and visitor information centre, Parkview Elementary School and the Sicamous and District Recreation Centre.
- Funding (federal and provincial): $484,439
- Estimated lifetime emissions reductions: 5,810 tCO2e
- Project status: In progress
Vancouver Sewage Heat Recovery Expansion
Project description: This expansion project for the False Creek Neighbourhood Energy Utility will add additional new sewage heat recovery capacity to the system. New equipment will be installed inside the existing False Creek Energy Centre.
- Funding (federal and provincial): $10.2 million
- Estimated lifetime emissions reductions: 110,136 tCO2e
- Project status: In progress
2022 projects
Huu-ay-aht First Nations Sarita River Hydro
Project description: Building a large hydropower station and related infrastructure to provide a stable energy source for the Huu-ay-aht First Nation and neighbouring communities on the west coast of Vancouver Island.
- Funding (federal and provincial): $4.7 million
- Estimated lifetime emissions reductions: 257,896 tCO2e
- Project status: In progress
Vancouver Wastewater Treatment Plant Heat Recovery
Project description: Installing renewable energy equipment at the Lulu Island Wastewater Treatment Plant. This project includes a heat recovery system and wastewater infrastructure.
- Funding (federal and provincial): $3.9 million
- Estimated lifetime emissions reductions: 23,790 tCO2e
- Project status: In progress
Nanaimo French Creek Pollution Control Centre Heat Recovery and Solar Energy
Project description: This project will upgrade the wastewater, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning infrastructure. New updates also include installing solar panels and heat recovery equipment.
- Funding (federal and provincial): $733,312
- Estimated lifetime emissions reductions: 355 tCO2e
- Project status: In progress
Penelakut Island First Nation Solar Resilience Initiative
Project description: Installing solar panels and establishing back-up power for the community centre through battery banks will help transition to clean and sustainable energy sources.
- Funding (federal and provincial): $184,828
- Estimated lifetime emissions reductions: 21 tCO2e
- Project status: In progress
Haida Gwaii Skidegate Band Council TLL Yahda Energy Solar Farm
Project description: Building a solar panel farm with battery storage and performing associated electrical work and maintenance in Haida Gwaii.
- Funding (federal and provincial): $3.3 million
- Estimated lifetime emissions reductions: 11,143 tCO2e
- Project status: In progress