Ideas
Active transportation and community health in CBRM
[An IndEco project report]IndEco worked with Cape Breton Regional Municipality and a multi-stakeholder Project Steering Committee to help the municipality secure additional resources and support for active transportation. [read more]
Smart grid consumer engagement
[An IndEco project report]How can utilities gain consumers' support and participation in smart grid initiatives? This report for Natural Resources Canada identifies success factors for smart grid consumer engagement, with examples from ten North American utilities. [read more]
City of Barrie Corporate energy management plan
[An IndEco project report]IndEco developed a six-year energy plan for the City of Barrie, in compliance with Regulation 397/11. The portfolio of technological actions included in the plan would yield a 43% internal rate of return. [read more]
Road to health: Improving walking and cycling in Toronto
[An IndEco project report]The report demonstrates the economic value of physical activity from walking and cycling, and highlights opportunities for Toronto to learn from other North American cities. [read more]
Events
IndEco to present on Regulation 397/11 at Clean Air Partnership webinar
When: May 13, 2013Where: On-line
Join IndEco's president, Shona Adamson, in a webinar as she discusses how municipalities can go beyond just complying with Regulation 397/11 to prepare useful and implementable energy reports and plans. [read more]
Learn about Regulation 397/11 requirements at Energy Matters 2013
When: May 7, 2013Where: Toronto, ON
Join IndEco's president, Shona Adamson, in a discussion of the Regulation and the resource toolkit IndEco is preparing for the Ministry of Energy to support public agencies in meeting regulatory requirements. [read more]
News
Energy plans required for Ontario public agencies
[2013/02/15]A new regulation under the Green Energy Act, 2009 came into effect January 1, 2012. This regulation requires all public agencies to develop energy conservation and demand management plans. [read more]
IndEco explores best practices in smart grid consumer engagement
[2012/11/08]Interactive smart grid roadshows? Mobile applications? Social media contests? IndEco is researching the tools that North American utilities are using to engage consumers - and the results of these efforts. [read more]
University of Western Ontario energy and water management master plan
[2012/07/13]IndEco is developing a 10-year plan to help the university save money, reduce its environmental impact, and advance its core educational mission. [read more]