FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — The Government of Canada and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) will be helping fund two net-zero municipal facilities in B.C.
The projects will be paid for through $11.5 million in Green Municipal Fund contributions and delivered by the FCM.
The funds will go towards replacing a 35-year-old RCMP detachment in Fort St. John with a four-storey structure. FCM plans to maximize energy efficiency and operational cost savings by controlling heat loss, minimizing electricity consumption and using energy-efficient mechanical heating-venting-cooling (HVAC) systems.
The other project involves the District Municipality of North Cowichan conducting a feasibility study to determine the specifications required to make the local RCMP detachment building a net-zero facility. The study will explore a range of measures, including optimizing the building’s envelope, lighting and HVAC systems, and adding an onsite solar photovoltaic system to generate energy.
“The pandemic has made us think about what really matters in our communities, engage in meaningful conversations about taking care of those around us, and reflect on the kind of future we want to build – the same lessons we must apply to a climate-friendly future,” said the FCM in a press release. “Together with our partners we will build a fairer and more resilient Canada that works for everyone.”
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