Blog Posts
November 2024 By Steve Winkelman, Executive Director, Ottawa Climate Action Fund The Ottawa Climate Action Fund (OCAF) convened about 80 business and community leaders October 9 for the Ottawa Climate-Economy Opportunities Summit, a day-long multi-solving…
June 2024 By Mike Mellross, VP, Alberta Ecotrust Foundation A new idea is spreading across the nation, finding fertile ground in the construction industry, government and LC3 Centres, reinforcing the idea that healthy networks help…
Learn how the Greater Montréal Climate Fund supported the development of an online simulator tool for municipal EV fleet conversions.
September 2023
From training on construction techniques to resources on low-carbon building materials, Metro Vancouver Zero Emissions Innovation Centre (ZEIC) and ZEBx are leading the way in the reduction of embodied emissions in Metro Vancouver. This innovative incentive-based program aims at reducing the embodied carbon in new home builds by 40%. Learn more today.
Greater Montreal Climate Fund (GMCF): Propulsion Quebec’s School Bus Electrification Project – A Digital Guide for Operators
September 2022
Quebec recently passed legislation and regulatory plans to accelerate school bus electrification by March 2024. The Greater Montreal Climate Fund and Propulsion Quebec have offered a solution for operators and managers, which are driven by local climate targets and community priorities. The Digital Guide for Operators maps the full value chain of electric school buses, defines the governance structure and more. This guide also specifically targets less-resourced, smaller-fleet owners.
September 2022
In its development phase and through conversations with HCi3’s advisory group members, key stakeholders and partners, it was recognized that HCi3’s first grant program would need to differentiate itself from other existing local funding programs. HCi3 framed their grant program around challenge statements to address specific gaps in the market with a focus on GHG reductions at scale, community benefits, equity and partnerships.
News
September 26, 2023 – GMF’s Annual Report highlights how we work together as a network, our total grants and investments in 2022-23, local climate and equity initiatives, a case study on an innovative initiative to reduce embodied carbon in building construction and and details on the impacts of LC3 projects and initiatives to date. Learn about our milestones today.
Montréal, May 9, 2023 – On the occasion of the Montréal 2023 Climate Summit, Low Carbon Cities Canada (LC3) is announcing major support from the McConnell Foundation and the Trottier Family Foundation, two leading Canadian philanthropic foundations, for a total amount of $12 million.
December 19, 2022 – This past year has been a critical one for LC3, as the network completed foundational work on multiple fronts and advanced activities on both the local and National levels. The LC3 Network is well and truly launched. Here are the highlights.
Quarterly Updates
National News Releases
- A significant philanthropic contribution for the LC3 Network-May 9 2023 (opens in a new tab)
- Low Carbon Cities Canada (LC3) network enters implementation phase following establishment of seven local centres (opens in a new tab)
- GMF Council announces new committee to advise on Low Carbon Cities Canada (opens in a new tab)
- New investments through FCM will deliver results for Canadians (opens in a new tab)
Centre’s News Releases
- Climate Innovation Fund (CIF) News (opens in a new tab)
- Greater Montreal Climate Fund (GMCF) News (opens in a new tab)
- Halifax Climate Investment Innovation and Impact Fund (HCi3) News (opens in a new tab)
- Ottawa Climate Action Fund (OCAF) News (opens in a new tab)
- The Atmospheric Fund (TAF) News (opens in a new tab)
- Metro Vancouver Zero Emission Innovation Centre (ZEIC) News (opens in a new tab)