Action Plan - FCM

Town of Banff Local Action Plan
Commercial Building Incentive Program (CBIP)
CBIP is an NRCan program, running until March 31, 2004 that offers financial incentives for the incorporation
of energy efficiency features in new commercial/institutional building designs. Incentives of up to $60,000 are
awarded to building owners whose designs meet CBIP requirements. To be eligible a building design must
demonstrate a reduction in energy use by at least 25% when compared to the requirements of the MNECB.
oee.nrcan.gc.ca/newbuildings/cbip.cfm
Federal Government Tax Incentives
The federal government offers two tax incentives to promote adoption of energy efficiency measures and
renewable energy. Specifically, certain renewable energy technologies are deductible as Canadian Renewable
and Conservation Expenses (CRCE).
www.fin.gc.ca/news02/02-063e.html
TransAlta's Community Investment Program
TransAlta will consider funding requests from responsible not-for-profit or government authorized charitable
organizations, and other community organizations whose programs and services meet one or more of the
following criteria:
• fill a recognized need and benefit the community at large, or a wide segment of the population in the
company's direct operating areas;
• increase goodwill and positive awareness of the company;
• complement the company's interests and values; and
• involve employees or retirees of the company as active volunteers.
www.transalta.com/
The Energy Innovators Initiative (EII)
The Energy Innovators Initiative (EII) encourages commercial businesses and public institutions to make
investments in energy efficiency. Energy retrofits help reduce energy costs, improve competitiveness and
reduce greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to climate change. As part of Natural Resources Canada's
Office of Energy Efficiency, the EII offers members access to tools and financial incentives – delivered
through an Energy Innovators Officer who will be assigned to work with you after you join. Municipal
governments can access programs, grants and loans through the Federation of Canadian Municipalities.
Currently, more than 700 organizations are members.
http://oee.nrcan.gc.ca/eii/home.cfm
Moving On Sustainable Transportation (MOST) Program
Transport Canada’s MOST Program will provide funding to help support projects that will:
• provide Canadians with practical information and tools to better understand sustainable transportation issues;
• encourage the creation of innovative ways to promote sustainable transportation;
• and achieve quantifiable environmental and sustainable-development benefits.
www.tc.gc.ca/programs/environment/most/menu.htm
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