Case Studies

WR Community Energy is leading the decarbonization of space and water heating in Waterloo Region. KFA collaborated with WR Community Energy on the preparation of their report

The Newmarket Energy Efficiency Retrofit Business Case establishes a plan to provide deep energy efficiency retrofits to most homes yielding efficiency gains between 30% and 50%. Collaborating with colleagues at Garforth International Canada , KFA contributed to community and stakeholder engagement and final report.   NEER Business Case

Brampton’s Community Energy and Emissions Reduction Plan establishes an evidence-based strategy to reduce emissions in Brampton. The integrated strategy allows Brampton to benefit economically from its energy transition. Collaborating with colleagues at Garforth International Canada, KFA contributed to the development of the community engagement strategy and the final report. 2020…

The Essex Regional Energy Plan outlines a strategy to accelerate transition towards net-zero emissions by 2050. Working with colleagues from LURA and Garforth International Canada Inc. , KFA contributed to community engagement activities and supported the development of the final strategy and implementation plan. 2021 Essex County Regional Energy Plan

The Energy Conscious Community Course was designed for professional land use planners to expand the skill sets needed to accelerate the integration of energy and climate policy into land use planning (i.e., official plans, secondary planning, non-statutory master plans, and zoning by-law) and their implementing development review processes. Delivered through…

With an eye to accelerating implementation of their CEP, Durham Region undertook a review of emerging best practices. With the input of a community task force, they designed a collaborative governance model to ensure sustained strategic leadership, community oversight and integration, coordination and financing of their transition to a low…

Oakville’s Community Energy Strategy is a result of a two-year cross sector collaboration that draws strength from the expertise and demonstrated leadership of the Town of Oakville, Sheridan College and the Oakville Energy Task Force. Collaborating with colleagues at Garforth International Canada , KFA contributed to community and stakeholder engagement,…

The report summarizes key considerations for Ontario municipalities interested in moving forward with the development of a PACE – or Property-assessed Clean Energy – financing program to stimulate the uptake of building energy efficiency retrofits within their communities. In partnership with the Ontario Climate Consortium, KFA contributed to a cross-jurisdictional…

KFA provided grant writing services and professional advice in support of the development of the Energy Revealed program at Green Learning Canada . Energy Revealed provides curriculum for teachers to make energy visible in schools and in our homes.

Top Asks for Climate Action: Ramping Up Low Carbon Communities is a resource guide for Canadian municipalities. KFA was lead researcher and author of the Columbia Institute Project. Climate Action Resource Guide

Brampton commissioned the Heritage Heights CEP to identify a pathway to achieving a near net zero future for the Heritage Heights Community with much less reliance on fossil fuels for the heating and cooling of buildings and for transportation, and a greater focus on locally generated renewable energy. The CEP…

Integrating Land Use and Energy Planning in Ontario Municipalities: Thanks to funding from the Places to Grow Implementation Fund, the Ontario Climate Consortium (OCC) in partnership with Dr. Kirby Calvert and KFA collaborated via the Community Energy Knowledge Action Partnership (CEKAP) to complete a set of case studies looking at…