What Is A
Community Energy Plan?
A Community Energy Plan is a plan that identifies current energy usage, future energy needs, a community’s energy vision & goals, and an implementation plan for achieving the vision and goals.
A Community Energy Plan helps to improve energy efficiency and reduce electricity consumption at the community level. It also helps communities consider opportunities for renewable energy solutions, and can promote a greater interest, awareness and understanding about energy planning.
A good energy planning process involves and educates the community and ensures the creation of a well-informed vision and goals that have community buy-in and support. There are a variety of funding and support programs across Canada that assist with
What are the steps in the Energy Planning Process?
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Stage 1 - Understanding the Community Energy Landscape
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Stage 2 - Convening Stakeholders and Building the Energy Team
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Stage 3 - Community Engagement and Energy Education
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Stage 4 - Developing a Community Energy Vision
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Stage 5 - Assessing Energy Needs and Resources
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Stage 6 - Identifying Specific Energy Goals and Projects
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Stage 7 - Creating the Business Case
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Stage 8 - Implementing Energy Project Plans
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Stage 9 - Monitoring, Reviewing, and Altering Plans
Energy Planning Resources
Support for Indigenous Community Energy Planning
Indigenous Clean Energy Programs
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