The Regional Energy Coach (REC) program provides free support to community housing providers, helping them lower their environmental footprint and energy consumption.
Through personalized support, RECs help non-profits and housing cooperatives improve the sustainability of their buildings. They assist at every stage of a project, whether in planning, renovation, construction, or operations.
What services do Regional Energy Coaches offer?
RECs offer strategic and technical support to help organizations learn and implement best practices in construction and renovation to maximize energy efficiency and building sustainability. They also assist housing providers in identifying funding sources for their projects.
Tailored energy optimization consulting
• Building energy assessment
• Technical advice on reducing environmental impact and lowering energy consumption
• Assistance in preparing grant and funding applications
• Contacts with industry sector experts
Strategic planning for sustainable renovations
• Identifying opportunities for renovation and modernization
• Conducting feasibility studies for projects to reduce environmental impact and cut energy costs
• Access to available funding mechanisms
Practical support to help your projects succeed
• Collaborating closely with building managers
• Providing practical tools and resources
• Offering support throughout the process, from ideation to implementation
Why work with RECs?
By working with a Regional Energy Coach to reduce your environmental footprint, you benefit from a free, specialized service designed to make your buildings more energy-efficient, greener, sustainable, and cost-effective. Receive personalized support to maximize the impact of your energy renovation projects and reduce long-term costs.
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), Indigenous Clean Energy (ICE), the Co-operative Housing Federation of Canada (CHF Canada), the Clean Foundation and the Confédération québécoise de l’habitation cooperative (CQCH).
