Low Carbon Energy Planning Costing Study
Low Carbon Energy Planning in New Developments
Low Carbon Energy Planning Guide
The Low Carbon Energy Planning (LCEP) Guide provides a comprehensive overview of how municipalities, utilities, and developers can advance low-carbon, resilient energy systems in new developments.
Developed through on-the-ground collaboration with communities across the GTHA, the primer outlines the business case of low-carbon energy across different building types, helps identify opportunities to improve the business case, and provides recommendations and practical tools to support decision-making in new developments.
Download the guide to explore:
- Business cases for a range of low carbon energy solutions across different building types
- Insights from interviews with key stakeholders
- Findings and opportunities to level the playing field
Low Carbon Energy Planning Training
Build the practical skills your municipality needs to shape low‑carbon new developments with our Low Carbon Energy Planning Training.
This free, self‑paced training gives climate, planning, and energy staff a clear, accessible introduction to how energy systems are chosen in new communities, and how municipalities can influence those decisions.
Through short video lessons, real‑world examples, and actionable guidance, you'll learn:
- What low‑carbon energy systems are and how they work
- What costing studies reveal about economics and feasibility
- Why fossil fuels still dominate and how to level the playing field
- How to engage developers, utilities, and energy providers effectively
- The tools municipalities can use to drive better outcomes
Whether you're new to energy planning or looking to strengthen your technical foundation, LCEP equips you with the knowledge to advance low‑carbon solutions in your community. Enroll for free and start building capacity today.
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