The Regional District of Central-Kootenay has shown its leadership in energy efficiency by signing up to be a pilot community in the provincial Community Action on Energy Efficiency (CAEE) initiative - Phase 3. Through MEMPR’s CAEE program, pilot communities are focusing on advancing energy efficiency through municipal policies and bylaws - read the Local Government Policy Instruments Initiative program for more details.

As part of CAEE, the Regional District of Central-Kootenay will develop an infrastructure plan that includes an energy inventory, and a prioritized list of energy efficiency activities and policies