Decarb accelerator program- Building Owners and Managers Association of BC
With this program, BOMA BC supports buildings in a meaningful and profound way through funding from the Federal Government and in partnership with the Zero Emissions Innovation Centre (ZEIC). This three-year program assists building owners and managers in identification and reduction of GHG emissions and overall building efficiencies.
Every building participating in the program will receive a dedicated Decarb Program Manager/Engineer that will work one on one with your team to assess and determine what unique support or resources your property and team might need to assist in reducing your energy and carbon emissions.
Available resources equate to well over $20,000 per building
Learn more at: Decarb Accelerator Program | BOMA BC
Rental Apartment Retrofit Accelerator Program (RARA), landlord BC
Building owners with rental apartments in British Columbia are eligible to access a suite of energy efficiency and decarbonization retrofit planning support services. The program provides expert guidance from professional engineers throughout every stage of the retrofit process such as Coaching Support, Energy Studies and Implementation Support.
Learn more at: Rental Apartment Retrofit Accelerator Program (RARA) — LandlordBC
Thermal Energy Camera Lending program
Community members can now burrow Thermal Energy Sensors/ Cameras from the Smithers Public Library or the Bulkley Valley Tool Library. The devices were donated to these organizations by Pacific Northern Gas (PNG) through the Town of Smithers. PNG supports communities with improving energy efficiency through their Smart Energy Solutions Programs.
Thermal Cameras detect heat energy or, temperature differences and can be utilized to watch out for things like thermal energy loss. Using a thermal energy camera can help your home become more energy efficient and can save you $$$ on utility bills. Community Members can also burrow a PurpleAir Sensor & Air Purifier from the Smithers Library of things program.
Northern Energy Dialogues
The Town of Smithers and Smithers Climate Action Group is facilitating a part of region-wide community conversations around energy systems transitions in Northern BC. The aim is to identify place-based interests, needs and opportunities in support of energy system transformation. This event is a part of a multi-year research project lead by University of Northern British Columbia and University of Victoria.
The goal of the community-level conversations is to amplify the voices of northern, rural, and remote communities and Nations by identifying the unique energy priorities, barriers, and potential pathways for community energy transformation.
Learn more about this regional project here.
Smithers Climate Action Group
Smithers Climate Action Group is a community organization with members from our community who are passionate about making Smithers greener. The group meets every second Wednesday of every month at the Smithers Public Library from 7pm to 9pm.
Click here to go to the Facebook group for Smithers Climate Action.
For Businesses
BC Green businesses
BC Green Business is a non-profit certification program that works with businesses to identify practical and affordable actions to enhance their sustainability performance. Every certified business undergoes an assessment and receives a list of suggested actions, resources to complete the actions, as well as marketing assets including decals and a certificate.
Learn more at: https://bcgreenbusiness.ca/