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Accelerating Climate Action Through Collaborative Energy Planning in the East Kootenays

This presentation by Megan Lohmann, Senior Community Energy Planner, explores a regional approach to energy planning and management within the East Kootenays. It emphasizes the importance of collaboration among local governments, community organizations, and energy providers to achieve climate action goals, such as carbon neutrality and energy efficiency. Key topics include overcoming barriers like funding and expertise, fostering trust, and demonstrating leadership through joint initiatives for sustainable community development.

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Accelerating Climate Action Through Collaborative Energy Planning in the East Kootenays

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  1. Accelerating Climate Action…through collaboration Achieving More Together: A regional approach to energy planning and management in the East Kootenays Community Energy Association Megan Lohmann, Sr. Community Energy Planner Building SustainABLE Communities November 2013

  2. www.cbc.ca

  3. Megan Lohmann

  4. www.tourismkimberley.ca

  5. Commitments • Climate Action Charter • Partners for Climate Protection • CEEPs/GHG Plans • Adaptation planning • CARIP reporting

  6. Precedent Setting Collaboration

  7. Precedent Setting Collaboration RDEK Community Energy Manager

  8. 1. Common Goals and Barriers Barriers • Capacity • Funding • Expertise/knowledge • Prioritization and timelines Goals • Energy and cost savings • Carbon neutrality/community reduction targets • Resilient communities

  9. 2. Forum for Collaboration • BC Hydro • Fortis • Local governments Demonstration of leadership and innovation

  10. 3. Demonstrated Efficiency • 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

  11. 3. Demonstrated Efficiency RDEK Energy Manager • ~150 homes registered and proceeding with home energy assessments • Consistent marketing and outreach • Coaching and point-person support

  12. 4. Trust • Between local governments and RDEK • Between community and local governments • Between RD’s and CEA

  13. Collaboration as a way forward • Strength in the relationships • Shared resources, shared expertise Collaboration on green energy requires regional-scale thinking:

  14. Thank you! Community Energy Association Megan Lohmann, Sr. Community Energy Planner mlohmann@communityenergy.bc.ca

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