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The new Climate Ready Infrastructure Service (CRIS) is a capacity building project for local governments across Canada. The service connects municipalities with populations of 30,000 or less with top climate experts to support the integration of low-carbon resilience into local infrastructure projects. By receiving expert guidance and technical advice, local governments gain the latest tools needed to help their communities reduce emissions, and meet the challenges of climate change head-on. Register, get matched, and receive expert guidance here: https://lnkd.in/gEnEaHiR

Check out our new Stories of Adaptation - Fort McKay First Nation Community Profile. Learn how Fort McKay First Nation used climate science and lived experiences to develop a Climate Risk Assessment tailored to their community. Download the story today! https://lnkd.in/gunJrVqh

Looking for community energy transition updates from across Canada? Read all about them in our February national newsletter! #energynews #energytransitioncanada #netzerocanada #netzero https://lnkd.in/ghmz8-aY

In the sixth of our new series of Powered by Communities articles, Lara Weron, QUEST Junior Lead in the Summer of 2024, takes a look at how sustainable transportation has emerged in Atlantic Canada as a critical component in reducing emissions and meeting net-zero goals. "Not only does it have a large potential impact on the health of our surrounding environment, communities, and local economies," writes Lara, "but also on our mental and physical health." While challenges remain, such as limited public transit options and the geographical spread of rural areas, solutions that work for both urban and rural settings are being explored. Read about those solutions, and why practical experience and education are so important in promoting sustainable transport, here: https://lnkd.in/euE4W46X

With the deepest of appreciation, we thank Eddie Oldfield for his immense contributions to QUEST Canada, as he moves on, February 14, from his role as our Senior Lead, Projects. Eddie has been a pillar of the organization in various capacities since 2014, shaping energy planning and resilience across Atlantic Canada and beyond. His impact is undeniable. We wish you all the best in this next chapter — you will be greatly missed! The QUEST Canada Team

❄️ Looking for Atlantic Canada community energy updates? Read all about 'em in QUEST's February Atlantic Canada newsletter! ❄️ https://lnkd.in/dKS8SNpW

It was a fantastic opportunity to attend the Community Energy and Emissions Planning (CEEP) workshop with the New Brunswick municipal group under QUEST Canada’s Net-Zero Communities Accelerator (NCA) project, as well as the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Sustainable Communities Conference in Fredericton, NB. One of the highlights was an insightful panel discussion featuring representatives from ACOA and FCM, where I learned more about municipal funding opportunities that can support sustainability initiatives. Engaging with experts and municipal leaders provided valuable perspectives on implementing these strategies in Newfoundland and Labrador communities for a more sustainable future. It was a great pleasure to meet and have meaningful conversations with all these incredible people again: Tonja Leach, Olumide Fatoki, MSc, EMBA, MNSE, R.Eng (COREN), Seth Leon, Norma G. Panetta, Gemma Pinchin, Omar Farag, Naureen Othi, Malsi Angekumbura, Donald Wiedman

The QUEST Canada team would like to thank the organizers of this week's FCM's Sustainable Communities Conference in Fredericton, NB, for inviting us to host today's learning workshop 'Advancing Community Energy and Emissions Plans in New Brunswick'. We couldn't have done it without the great presentations and panel discussion with representatives from the FCM's Green Municipal Funds, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, New Brunswick Department of Local Government, and NB Power. And thanks above all to the workshop's municipal participants, for such great input in the roundtables covering Energy Efficiency, Clean Energy, Sustainable Transportation, GHG Emissions Inventory and Target Setting. We really appreciated it! Here's a few photos from the wonderful and productive day:

The Climate Ready Infrastructure Service (CRIS) is a newly established capacity building project for local governments across Canada. The service connects local governments and communities with populations of around 30,000 or less with top climate experts to support the integration of low-carbon resilience into local infrastructure projects. By providing expert guidance and technical advice, local governments gain the tools needed to better serve their communities, reduce emissions, and meet the challenges of climate change head-on. Register, get matched, and receive support and expert guidance here: https://lnkd.in/gEnEaHiR

Our February 19th Low-Carbon Energy Innovation 'Community of Practice' session will take a look at two scorecards developed by Clean Energy Canada and Efficiency Canada. Join the discussion to explore each scorecard's impact on policy, and how they're contributing to advancing energy efficiency and clean energy initiatives. The guest speakers will be James Gaede and Alyssa Nippard from Efficiency Canada, and Rachel Doran from Clean Energy Canada. Learn how to join in here: https://lnkd.in/gtYyqDnZ