Projects
Conference: State-City Collaboration on Clean Energy Transformations
How can national, subnational and local governments enable the clean energy transition? Join our conference, held in parallel with the 2019 Clean Energy Ministerial.
Date: May 29–30, 2019 | Location: Vancouver, B.C.
B.C. Local Government Renewable Natural Gas Roadmap
This collaborative research initiative will help build the capacity of B.C. local governments to generate renewable natural gas (RNG). For more information, see the project page
Timeline: Spring 2018 – Present
RENEWABLE CITIES DIALOGUES
Held in Vancouver, British Columbia and streamed online, this regular public dialogue series addresses urban climate and energy issues.
Timeline: Winter 2018 – Present
PAST PROJECTS
GLOBAL LEARNING FORUMS
Our forums have convened a combined 600 delegates from 20 different countries to discuss the transition to 100% renewable energy in cities.
Timeline: Spring 2014 – Fall 2017
North American Dialogues
These annual international dialogue workshops bring city officials together to share knowledge and advance implementation of 100% RE.
- North American Dialogue 3: San Francisco (September 2018)
- North American Dialogue 2: Denver (July 2017)
- North American Dialogue 1: San Francisco (July 2016)
Timeline: Spring 2016 – Present
SUPPORTING VANCOUVER’S 100% RENEWABLE ENERGY STRATEGY
Vancouver was the first city in North America to adopt a comprehensive 100% RE strategy. Renewable Cities both helped to initiate and supports this work.
- Mapping enabling policies for Vancouver’s 100% renewable energy strategy
- Initiating Vancouver’s 100% renewable energy commitment and plan
Timeline: Winter 2015 – Present
UNITED NATIONS CLIMATE CHANGE CONFERENCES
Renewable Cities participates in United National Climate Conferences in collaboration with a range of partners.
- COP23 Dialogue—The Local Dimension of NDCs: 100% Renewable Energy
- COP22 Event—100% RE for 1.5°C
- COP21 Dialogue—100% Renewable Energy in Cities
Timeline: Summer 2015 – Fall 2017
International criteria for 100% renewable energy
This international research and dialogue partnership developed a practical toolkit for a sustainable transition to 100% RE.
- 100% RE Building Blocks (May 2017)
- Kassel International Dialogue on 100% Renewable Energy (Fall 2015)
Timeline: Fall 2015 – Spring 2017
ONLINE COURSE: RENEWABLE ENERGY TRANSITION STRATEGIES
This interdisciplinary online course helps to provide the knowledge and perspective needed to lead a municipal-level renewable energy transition. Co-delivered with Simon Fraser University’s Faculty of Environment.