Non-profits Move Forward on Energy Efficiency and Climate Resilience
Non-profit organizations, like the Yahk Kingsgate Community Recreation Society, and communities will see improvements to buildings and property and the introduction of electric vehicles and charging stations to enhance energy savings, reduce emissions and increase climate resilience.
Communities and organizations across the Columbia Basin are taking action to make their buildings and operations more energy efficient, more resilient to climate change and lower in greenhouse gas emissions, with support from Columbia Basin Trust.
“Non-profit organizations are essential to delivering the services and resources people depend on each day,” said Ulli Mueller, Senior Manager, Delivery of Benefits, Columbia Basin Trust. “By reducing costs, shifting energy use and adapting to the impacts of climate change, like increased wildfire risk or extreme weather, non-profits can strengthen their sustainability and continue delivering the programs and supports people rely on to make life better.”
The Trust’s Non-profit SMART (Sustainable, Mitigation, Adaptation and Resilience Transition) program supports projects that improve energy efficiency and strengthen climate resilience. These include infrastructure upgrades such as solar panels, heat pumps, insulation or fire-resistant siding and decking. The program also helps organizations reduce operating costs and lower greenhouse gas emissions through the purchase of electric vehicles and installation of charging stations.
This fall, the Trust is providing more than $1.5 million for 31 projects across the region. View all building and property improvement projects here and electric vehicle and charging station projects here.
