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Case study
Innovative municipal financing removes barriers to energy-efficiency upgrades for homeowners
In 2016, after three years of careful planning and preparation, the municipalities of Plessisville, Varennes and Verchères banded together to launch a joint pilot project that would bring energy-efficient home renovations within reach for more homeowners.
  • Energy
Case study
Residential energy programs overcome barriers to financing retrofits in Toronto
Toronto's Home Energy Loan Program (HELP) and High-Rise Retrofit Improvement Support Program (Hi-RIS) provide low-interest, long-term loans to finance energy and water efficiency retrofits for private residential buildings.
  • Climate change
  • Energy
  • Sustainability
Successful solar hot water pilot leads to major program expansion
Halifax Regional Municipality, NS, offered direct financing to homeowners to install solar-powered water heating systems, lowering energy bills, water consumption and GHGs. 
  • Water
Tool
Good practices for local governance
This document offers a series of tools, practices and real world examples to help promote effective governance and inclusive development.
  • Economic development
  • Inclusive communities
  • International
Case study
Creating a community of women leaders
In Colombia, women elected officials face many barriers to political leadership. This case study shows how women can support each other to overcome those barriers to lead their communities with confidence.
  • Inclusive communities
  • International
  • Women in local government
Case study
Creating a culture of LED planning
Local economic development planning is a powerful tool for municipalities to implement long-term strategies and deliver results in their communities.
  • International
Case study
Knowledge exchange in FCM’s international programs
An interview with Dianne Hunter, City Manager for Fort St-John, British Columbia.
  • International
Case study
How small-town Canada shares big hearts and know-how
Elkford was a logical choice to work with the municipalities in La Guajira, Colombia, and Ancash, Peru. The communities share many features, such as rich natural resources and extractive activity.
  • Economic development
  • International
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