Local Governments
SolarBC has appointed 32 Solar Communities across the province of British Columbia
These communities, along with other pro-active local governments, have installed solar hot water systems on 37 municipal buildings, with 2 buildings committed to installing SHW in 2011. The following local governments participated in this SolarBC program:
- Recreation Centre, Quesnel
- Municipal Hall, Delta
- Transportation Administration Building, Regional District of Nanaimo
- City Hall, Town of Ladysmith
- Public Library/Municipal Hall, District of Sechelt
- Leisure Centre, Maple Ridge
- Marina Washrooms, Comox
- Metro Vancouver Corporate Head Office, Burnaby
- Meadow Park Sports Centre, Whistler
- Cox Bay Showers, Tofino
- Community Centre, Peachland
- Environmental Education Centre for the Okanagan, the Regional District of Central Okanagan
- Brockton Oval, Vancouver
- Town Hall, Esquimalt
- RDCK Administration Building, Nelson
- City Hall, Fort St. John
Public Safety Building, West Kelowna- Gordon Head Recreation Centre, Saanich
- Aquatic Centre, Summerland
- Enterprise Fire Hall, Kelowna
- Kelsey Centre, Sayward,
- Outdoor Pool, Hudson’s Hope
- Aquatic Centre, Prince George
- Sportsplex, RCMP Station and Fire Hall No. 1, Campbell River
- Fire Hall No. 3, Fire Hall No. 4, Fire Hall No. 5, Northlands Golf Clubhouse and Parkgate Community Centre, District of North Vancouver
- Bings Creek Biodiesel Plant, Cowichan Valley Regional District
- RavenSong Aquatic Centre, Qualicum
- Fire Hall #14, Surrey
Solar hot water systems are being planned for:
- Recreation Centre, Esquimalt
- Grand Forks Campgrounds
Case Studies
Funding available for Local Government Solar Hot Water Installations:
- Gas Tax Agreement – Community Works Fund. This fund was established to support local priorities in alignment with the desired outcomes of reduced GHG emissions, cleaner air and cleaner water. The program provides funding directly to eligible local governments, with no application required. Level of funding to local governments depends on their Tier as defined by the Gas Tax Agreement. Funding Available: $191 million over 5 years.
Contact: Union of British Columbia Municipalities Brenda Gibson, General Manager at (250) 356-0862
email: bgibson@civicnet.bc.ca
www.civinet.bc.ca - Gas Tax Agreement – Innovations Fund. The Innovations Fund was established to support projects that reflect an innovative approach to achieving the intended outcomes of reduced GHG emissions, cleaner air and cleaner water. Grants may fund up to 100% of project costs. Some funding is reserved for local government capacity building and integrated community sustainability planning. Funding Available: $32 million over 5 years. $1.6 million reserved for capacity building and integrated community sustainability planning.
Contact: Union of British Columbia Municipalities Brenda Gibson, General Manager at (250) 356-0862
email: bgibson@civicnet.bc.ca
www.civicnet.bc.ca
