
Resources

A conversation with our guest Sophie Larsen, The Living Lab COTR Project Team Primary Investigator, on reducing COTR campus’ carbon footprint via composting and growing food that is then consumed onsite.

*New* May 1, 2023 Zero Carbon Step Code
The BC Government has established a new code for municipalities to require lower carbon emissions in new buildings. There will be 4 Steps between now and 2030 to achieve low emissions. Stay tuned for more information as it is released by the provincial government.

Do heat pumps work in our cold climate?
Yes! Listen to Bruce Murdoch on the CBC at minute 37 for more info.
The Heat Pump Torture Test - December 2022
Food Recovery Depot presentation by Shannon Duncan, Coordinator with Healthy Kimberley Food Recovery Depot


Climate Advisory Committee -
A Presentation by Mary Stockdale of the Vernon Climate Advisory Committee
Why Culture Matters! Broadening the Climate Conversation.
Thomas Teuwen will speak with us about why culture matters for a resilient future; the barriers to culture shift, and working with these characteristics common to us all. Thomas reflects on the barriers that are getting in the way and approaches to working with (rather than against).
(Please note that the first 30 minutes of the webinar is a Deep Canvassing update on the Cranbrook project)

Access Bruce Murdoch's case study presentation on building a net zero home below.
Case Study: Net Zero Home
Access CleanBC's presentation on the benefits of a heat pump below.