The Community Action on Energy Efficiency (CAEE) pilot project was initiated in Quesnel in January 2005.

The city was selected from a number of candidate communities by Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) and the Ministry of Energy and Mines (MEM) to participate in this initiative. In addition to NRCan and MEM, the program is also supported BC Hydro and Terasen Gas.

The purpose of the CAEE program is to provide people, business and industry with information and support to implement energy efficient measures.

What is Energy Efficiency?

Energy efficiency means using less energy to do the same job. Heating your home, doing your laundry, lighting your office and processing wood products all use energy. In most instances, all these things can be done with much less energy use. Better insulation in buildings, more efficient appliances and lighting and process improvements save money and energy.

In September 2005 the BC government unveiled Energy Efficient Buildings: A Plan for BC.  The plan promotes increased energy efficiency in new and existing homes and buildings across the province.  Part of the plan includes a number of energy efficiency targets for buildings in the province.

On March 27, 2006, the Council of the City of Quesnel endorsed the following energy efficiency targets identified in the energy efficiency buildings plan:

If you would like a copy of the “Energy Efficient Buildings: A Plan for BC” or more information on this initiative contact:
Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources
1810 Blanchard St
PO Box 9314 Stn Prov Govt
Victoria BC
V8W 9N1
www.empr.gov.bc.ca/EnergyEfficiency
Phone: 250 952-0819
Fax 250 952-0258

Or

City Hall,
Development Services
410 Kinchant St
Quesnel BC
V2J 7J5
Phone: 250 992-2111

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS FROM ENERGY EFFICIENCY?

· Creates jobs
· Encourages investment
· Reduces impact to the environment
· Saves money – for homeowners, businesses, industry and the municipality
· Increases energy security.