Community Energy Support & Resources
In addition to our community energy programs, both on and off-grid communities can access a number of resources and supports to help implement their community energy projects.
- List of Funding Opportunities for Clean Energy Projects Led by First Nations and Local Governments (November 2019 update) (PDF, 652KB)
- The B.C. First Nation Clean Energy Business Fund: This program aims to promote increased First Nation participation in the clean energy sector within their asserted traditional territories and treaty areas
- BC Climate Action Toolkit: A climate action resource for local governments that includes information on community climate action and clean energy best practices, funding, training, planning and policy development
- Community Energy Association: The publication section of this website has a number of useful guides on topics such as community energy and emissions planning, policy development, and developing a green economy in your community
- Developing Micro Hydro in British Columbia (BC Hydro) (PDF, 298KB)
- BioEnergy Primer (PDF, 1.7MB): An information guide on pursuing biomass energy opportunities and technologies in British Columbia
- First Nations Home EnergySave Program: The Fraser Basin Council is working with First Nations communities and support organizations to reduce energy use, share success stories, and build local capacity and economic development through the Home EnergySave program
- B.C. First Nations Clean Energy ToolKit (PDF, 3MB): A step-by-step guide that provides helpful information on how to develop a clean energy project
