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Entrepreneurs in Alberta are seeking access to affordable capital to grow and expand their businesses. Albertans often want to invest in small, locally-owned businesses that benefit their communities — businesses…
How community-owned renewable energy can help Ontario create a powerful economic advantage When it comes to maximizing the economic benefits and public support for clean energy sources like wind and…
The Open Works research project aimed to test if a platform approach could scale up the new type of ‘participation culture’ that has emerged over the last 6 – 10…
Community-led development (CLD) is a science. Many of our member organizations have developed systematic CLD methodologies. Our latest review of those methodologies highlights at least 14 distinct categories of intervention—across four…
Arc of Justice traces the remarkable journey of New Communities, Inc. (NCI) in southwest Georgia, a story of racial justice, community organizing, and perseverance in the face of enormous obstacles….
US electric utilities of all types are defining their own paths forward to bring solar to their customers. Community, or “shared,” solar programs are an increasingly popular option. These programs…
We have chosen only eight of the many possible examples of effective pursuit of community revitalization through the CED strategy that our Network represents and promotes. These are offered here…
This guidebook is written for communities and individuals interested in establishing a renewable energy co-operative or a co-operative intended to develop renewable energy projects, particularly for those involved in such…
Community-owned renewable energy facilities create local jobs and revenue with less environmental impacts than conventional energy options. The majority of Alberta’s electricity comes from large coal plants that harm both…
Canadian communities have untapped opportunities to strengthen local economies, reduce current and future energy costs and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and create jobs by investing in smarter and more integrated…
BALLE’s new field guide, The Future of Health is Local, gives health care providers actionable tools and examples on how to align the non-clinical assets of their organizations – such as…
In recent years, the social enterprise sector has gained momentum in communities across the country, representing a sizable segment of the Canadian economy. People all over Canada are realizing the…
