Communities told us that renewable and alternative energy generation and conservation are important to them. Renewable and alternative energy and conservation projects can support economic development, encourage self-sufficiency, and promote sustainability.
We’ve created energy programs that help reduce the impact on the environment while realizing financial and sustainability benefits in Basin communities.
What's New
New Round Of Energy Efficiency Upgrades For Basin Community Buildings February 22, 2021 - 15 projects receive $634,000 through Columbia Basin Trust Community buildings in the Columbia Basin will see upgrades this year as part of the Trust’s Energy Sustainability Grants program. Nearly $634,000 will support 15 projects to increase energy efficiency and generate […]
Community Buildings Get Energy Wise March 13, 2020 - Twenty-eight buildings in 19 communities are undertaking projects to generate energy, increase energy efficiency and sustainability, and reduce energy costs. The projects are being supported by over $800,000 from Columbia Basin Trust’s Energy Sustainability Grants.
New Energy Grant Targets Community Buildings October 22, 2018 - From town halls to seniors’ centres, community purpose buildings are well-used gathering places that can use a lot of electricity and be costly to operate. The new Energy Sustainability Grant from Columbia Basin Trust can help these buildings generate energy, […]Current Funding
- If you are a non-profit organization operating affordable housing in the Basin in need of energy retrofits, our Energy Retrofit Program could help support the upgrades. This program will help ensure existing affordable housing units are maintained, cost-effective, energy-efficient and comfortable for residents. The Columbia Basin Trust Energy Retrofit Program is delivered by the BC Non-Profit Housing Association in partnership with BC Housing.
- Is your organization thinking about completing energy retrofits, repairs or installing alternative energy generation at your community-purpose building? Or maybe you are planning to electrify your fleet vehicles? If this is the case, the Trust’s new Non-profit Sustainability Program may be able to help.
Past Programs
Energy Retrofit Program
The Energy Retrofit Program, delivered in partnership with BC Non-Profit Housing Association and BC Housing, helped ensure that existing affordable housing units in the Basin were maintained, cost-effective, energy-efficient and comfortable for residents. In two years, over $2.3 million has helped affordable housing organizations complete energy retrofits like installing new boilers, insulating attics and upgrading lighting. In total, upgrades occurred in 935 units in 47 buildings. These upgrades have an expected annual energy savings of 2,980,530 eKwh/year and are expected to have an annual cost saving of $204,130. This is enough savings to power 276 homes.
Detailed project lists are here:
This program is now closed.
Energy Sustainability Grants
The Energy Sustainability Grants support projects that create opportunities for renewable and alternative energy generation, and energy conservation and efficiency at community purpose buildings.
Detailed project lists are here:
Resources
There are additional programs available to support energy conservation and upgrade projects. See the funding available to your organization, business, or home at the links listed below.
First Nations and Local Governments
Businesses
Homes
Contact
Ulli Mueller
Program Coordinator, Delivery of Benefits
umueller@ourtrust.org
250.265.3078
Patrick Checknita
Program Coordinator, Delivery of Benefits
pchecknita@ourtrust.org
250.304.1634
