The Regional Energy Coach (REC) program
The Regional Energy Coach (REC) program is a free service that helps community housing providers (non-profits and co-ops) to initiate, build and operate projects that reduce their environmental footprint.
The program is funded in partnership with the Green Municipal Fund (GMF) and offered in partnership with the BC Non-Profit Housing Association (BCNPHA), the Manitoba Non-Profit Housing Association (MNPHA), the Fédération des coopératives d’habitation du Québec (FHCQ), Indigenous Clean Energy (ICE), the Co-operative Housing Federation of Canada (CHFC-C) and the Clean Foundation.
Services provided by the Regional Energy Coach program
RECs offer support to community housing providers to increase their knowledge of sustainable housing, help them apply for grants and save money on their energy bills.
Tailored guidance. RECs offer specialized support, from conducting energy walk through assessments, support with funding applications, to technical assistance and support working with consultants.
Strategic planning. RECs can help housing providers to identify retrofit opportunities, evaluate project feasibility, and understand the available technologies and funding mechanisms.
Hands-on coaching. RECs work closely with housing providers to give them the knowledge and tools they need to succeed.
Find a REC in your area
For nonprofits:
Atlantic— The Clean Foundation
British Columbia—BC Non-Profit Housing Association
Northern and Aboriginal communities—Indigenous Clean Energy
Ontario and Quebec—the Centre
Prairies—Manitoba Non-Profit Housing Association
For co-operatives:
All regions except Quebec — Co-operative Housing Federation of Canada
Quebec—Fédération de l’habitation coopérative du Québec and the Centre
Contact Us
- Request a coaching session
Organizational Compass
- Identify your organization’s strengths and challenges
- Get your action plan
- Manage your progress
Resource Inventory
Access a list of resources selected by the Centre’s team to meet your organizational needs based on your areas of interest and location. Included are the following:
- Guides, reports and tools
- Activities and training
- Financing opportunities