The Clare Energy Concept
Type of initiative
FCM Green Municipal Fund - Plans, Studies, Pilots
Sector
Energy
Project value$200,000
Project Type
Plan
Sub Sector
Energy Management – PCP Plan
Grant amount$75,000
Program type
GMF
Municipality
Municipality of the District of Clare, NS
Status
Fully Disbursed
Population
7,678
Project timeline
2006 - 2011
Project number
9032
Description
To achieve its goal of becoming energy self-sufficient, the Municipality of Clare will develop a community energy plan by combining the investigation of renewable resources available in the region with demand-side management planning. A component of the project is the completion of Milestones 1-3 of FCM’s Partners for Climate Protection (PCP) program including conducting an energy inventory, setting energy reduction targets and developing a local action plan. The Municipality established the Clare Energy Concept Steering Committee - composed of representatives from the Municipality, local industry, the provincial government, and the local university - to move the initiative forward. It is estimated that over a five year period, efficient use of energy and energy conservation practices can lower the energy consumption of the overall community (including industrial, commercial and residential sectors) by 15 per cent, equalling an annual decrease in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by approximately 28,600 tonnes per year. If the study results in the installation of a district energy system and other renewable energy technologies, the community could expect a further reduction of GHG emissions by 25 per cent or 47,700 tonnes per year.
Applicant
Municipality of the District of Clare, NS