In conjunction with One Sky, the Town of Smithers 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 2. 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.

Smithers policy directions: (updated March 2007)

• Developing an energy efficiency checklist for builders’ and developers’ education related to green building policies.
• Developing community energy plan incorporating greenhouse gas emissions actions.

During the ESP incentive pilot that was conducted March 2006 - March 2007, community members had access to provincial grants for energy efficient retrofits to single and row housing.

In partnership with ESP, two local businesses offered value-added benefits to residents. Additional incentives available only to customers registered in the ESP program included:

• Prime rate loans with an 8 year amortization for energy efficient retrofit expenses by the Bulkley Valley Credit Union; as well as
• A $50 coupon toward payment of the required EnerGuide assessment.
• All West Glass offered an additional 5% savings on the purchase of Energy Star windows.

Community EnerGuide Contact:
Mr. Terry Fulljames
EnerGuide Advisor
Amerispec of Northern B.C.
1-888-599-4999
fulljames@bulkley.net