Climate Plans and Studies
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Check out some of the resources we’ve collected, including government climate plans, national and local studies, and other informational guides. Make sure to visit our funding guide if you're looking for ways to finance your climate action work.
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Climate plans
Nova Scotia 2030 Clean Power Plan
A detailed overview of Nova Scotia’s 2030 clean power plan.
Environmental Goals and Climate Change Reduction Act
Annual progress reporting from the Nova Scotia Department of Environment and Climate Change
Assembly of First Nations National Climate Strategy
Developed in 2023 following a declaration of First Nations Climate Emergency and a series of National Climate Gatherings.
Low Carbon Buildings
The Building to Zero Exchange
The Exchange is a coalition of building sector stakeholders committed to building capacity for net-zero buildings.
Panelized retrofits on municipal buildings
Article by Emma Norton from the ReCover Initiative on whether panelized retrofits could bring Canada’s municipally owned buildings to net-zero carbon.
Efficiency Canada Resources on Net Zero Buildings
Resources for policy makers and municipalities on net-zero emissions building codes, tiered building codes, and efficient buildings.
Canada’s $40 billion Net-Zero Building Challenge
A breakdown by RBC on what we need to do in order to achieve net-zero buildings by 2030.
Efficiency NS Retrofit Program for Business
The Retrofit Program offers tailored technical and financial support to help businesses reduce their electrical energy consumption and system peak demand.
Clean Transportation
Priority Municipal Actions to Enable Zero Emission Vehicles
Report by Low Carbon Cities Canada and Green Municipal Fund on the unique role of Canadian cities in accelerating zero emission transportation.
Nova Scotia Active Transportation Map
Ecology Action Centre’s interactive active transportation map of existing and proposed infrastructure.
Ensuring ZEV Adoption in Nova Scotia
A March 2023 report by Dunsky Energy + Climate for the Ecology Action Centre analyzing policy options and possible adoption outcomes.
EV Charging for Apartments and Condo Program
Efficiency Nova Scotia’s guide to its program supporting electric vehicle charging in condos and apartments.
Renewable Energy
HRM: Solar Programs
Learn more about how to get involved in residential solar projects in the Halifax Regional Municipality!
EAC: It's in Our Power
Check out the Ecology Action Centre’s Nova Scotia Renewable Energy Demystifier.
Clean and ONE's Solar Social Feasibility Study
A study by the Clean Foundation and One North End that looks at shared solar options in the Preston Township, and how the community can benefit from clean energy.
Solar Gardens and Fleet Vehicle Electrification
Pre-feasibility study by Nova Scotia Provincial Housing Agency (NSPHA) and NSCC Applied Energy Research Team for affordable housing.
Just and Inclusive Transition
Everyone Everyday: Stories
Everyone Everyday is a project of Wije’winen (the Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre), whose goal is to build a new system of neighbourhood participation.
Clean Energy and Equity Network (CEEN)
CEEN is working to empower African Nova Scotians and Indigenous communities by providing resources and knowledge to participate in the clean economy.
Queer Climate Justice Perspectives
Check out Inspiring Communities Fellow Lily Barraclough’s panel on queer climate justice perspectives.
Diversity and Equity in the Canadian Energy Sector
This study discusses the importance of having women in senior-level management roles across the energy sector, the current state of diversity and inclusion in the sector, and the steps and actions that organizations can take to get there.
Hope Blooms: Stories
See how Hope Blooms weaves together social equity with sustainable practices through their innovative approach to youth engagement.
Equity and Climate Synergies Resource Hub
This guide from the Clean Air Partnership is designed to help municipal staff identify equity and climate synergies in their climate action plans.
Inclusive Language Guide
Oxfam’s language guide provides principles and guidelines that are designed to prompt thought when using language to discuss tackling poverty.
Just Transition Youth Ambassador Program
This program helps embark on your own journey to supporting a just and equitable transition. This module includes background on a just transition, Canadian policies, Indigenous just transition, and opportunities in clean energy. Do at your own pace!
Just and Inclusive Transition
Everyone Everyday: Stories
Everyone Everyday is a project of Wije’winen (the Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre), whose goal is to build a new system of neighbourhood participation.
Clean Energy and Equity Network (CEEN)
CEEN is working to empower African Nova Scotians and Indigenous communities by providing resources and knowledge to participate in the clean economy.
Queer Climate Justice Perspectives
Check out Inspiring Communities Fellow Lily Barraclough’s panel on queer climate justice perspectives.
Diversity and Equity in the Canadian Energy Sector
This study discusses the importance of having women in senior-level management roles across the energy sector, the current state of diversity and inclusion in the sector, and the steps and actions that organizations can take to get there.
Hope Blooms: Stories
See how Hope Blooms weaves together social equity with sustainable practices through their innovative approach to youth engagement.
Equity and Climate Synergies Resource Hub
This guide from the Clean Air Partnership is designed to help municipal staff identify equity and climate synergies in their climate action plans.
Inclusive Language Guide
Oxfam’s language guide provides principles and guidelines that are designed to prompt thought when using language to discuss tackling poverty.
Just Transition Youth Ambassador Program
This program helps embark on your own journey to supporting a just and equitable transition. This module includes background on a just transition, Canadian policies, Indigenous just transition, and opportunities in clean energy. Do at your own pace!
