Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy – Actions
We acknowledge that there are actions under other themes that are linked to energy efficiency and renewable energy, and the actions below are linked to many other themes. This list was compiled through an eight-month engagement process, without filtering anything out. They are classified into categories, identified as being a legally mandated action or not, and prioritized as “easy to implement” and having a high impact (on the goal for the theme) if implemented. There is space provided to list the leading actions that have been identified, the time lines of when the actions can be achieved and updates on their progress.
Abbreviations
LG Local government, municipal government
GNB Provincial government
GOC Government of Canada
DFO Fisheries and Oceans Canada
GSSC Greater Shediac Sewerage Commission
CWS Canadian Wildlife Service
SERSC South East Regional Service Commission
SLR Sea level rise zone
RCBE Rural Community of Beaubassin-est
| Actions | Category | Government mandate | Easy to implement | High overall impact | Actively engaged | Timeline | Progress |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Develop community-based green energy projects (e.g., windfarm). | Action | Cap-Acadie Windfarm |  | CRBe | 2018 | On-going | |
| Develop and implement local renewable energy (e.g., solar panels) for private homes. | Action | LG, NB Power | | Shediac | 2020 | completed | |
| Promote energy conservation & efficiency programs (e.g., weather proofing windows). | Action | LG | | | |||
| Implement Smart Shift program with NB Power (managing power usage more effectively). | Action | NB Power | Shediac | 2020 | on-going | ||
| Reduce energy consumption in municipal buildings, improve energy efficiency. | Action | LG | | | Shediac Cap-Acadie | ? On-going | In planning On-going |
| Participate in the Partners for Climate Protection Program of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities. | Action | LG | | | Shediac Cap-Acadie | ? ? | in exploration in exploration |
| Change bylaws to allow for clothes lines. | Regulation | LG | | | pas d'arreté en place | ||
| Require school buses to turn off motors at schools when waiting. | Regulation | GNB | | | |||
| Require municipal trucks and vehicles to turn off engines when they are stopped. | Regulation | LG | | Cap-Acadie | On-going | On-going | |
| Implement a renewable energy project with municipal buildings (e.g., solar panels). | Action | LG | | Shediac | ? | Starts 2018? |