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?

 

• Stage 1 - Understanding the Community Energy Landscape

• Stage 2 - Convening Stakeholders and Building the Energy Team

• Stage 3 - Community Engagement and Energy Education

• Stage 4 - Developing a Community Energy Vision

• Stage 5 - Assessing Energy Needs and Resources

• Stage 6 - Identifying Specific Energy Goals and Projects

• Stage 7 - Creating the Business Case

• Stage 8 - Implementing Energy Project Plans

• Stage 9 - Monitoring, Reviewing, and Altering Plans

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Energy Planning Resources

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Support for Indigenous Community Energy Planning

 

IESO Indigenous Relations

 

Indigenous Clean Energy Programs

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Need help with your community energy planning? Our team of energy experts can answer any question (s) you may have. Give us a call today at 705-657-1126 or by email at spirit@indigenousaware.com