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Communities across Canada will benefit from better energy efficiency and improved environmental impact, thanks to a new initiative launched on June 1, 2009 by the Government of Canada. The new $4.2-million, EQuilibrium™ Communities Initiative will seek to improve community planning and develop healthy sustainable communities that are energy-efficient, economically viable and vibrant places to live.
The EQuilibrium Communities Initiative will provide financial, technical and promotional assistance to sustainable community projects chosen through a national competition. It will showcase the talents and innovation of Canadian residential developers, planners, designers and municipalities. The initiative is being led and funded equally by Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) and the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC).
The request for EQuilibrium™ Communities project submissions is now closed. CMHC and NRCan thank those who submitted proposals. Over the coming weeks, the submissions will be evaluated by a panel of industry experts. The winning projects will be made public once the selection process is complete. In the meantime, please contact us at equilibrium.communities@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca if you wish to have your name added to our distribution list for new information and results.
Winning teams will develop and showcase neighbourhoods that are more sustainable and energy-efficient than most existing communities. Improvements will be achieved in the areas of energy use, water efficiency, environmental protection, land-use planning, clean-energy transportation and affordable housing.
The initiative will provide these leading-edge teams with an opportunity to be at the forefront of bringing to market energy-efficient, sustainable and profitable communities that benefit consumers, the environment, and the economy.
Bookmark this web page for updates and links to community-related research results and information resources on CMHC’s and NRCan’s CanmetENERGY sites. If you prefer to receive update notifications by e-mail, please contact us at equilibrium.communities@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca.
