Canmore
Environmental incentive programs
Residential solar incentive program
Commercial and Multi-Family solar incentive program
Clean energy improvement program
Home upgrades program
E-Bike discount program
Electric vehicle readiness research pilot program
Fruit tree removal incentive program
With its mountain environment at the core of its community, Canmore offers seven incentive programs to help residents and businesses reduce energy and fuel costs while also reducing its community’s impact on our environment.
Climate change action
The effects of climate change are already apparent in Canmore. In response to the shifting climate, Canmore is doing its part to reduce its impact and prepare for the future.
As part of its efforts, Canmore has recently renewd its plans. The Climate Emergency Action Plan (CEAP) for the Town of Canmore is a strategic guide for proactively addressing the multifaceted impacts of climate change.
Living near wildlife
Partnering with Black Fly Environmental, Canmore has adopted the Human-Wildlife Coexistence Implementation and Action Plan. This initiative aims to identify practical measures to mitigate human-wildlife conflicts. The report recommends that the Town of Canmore continues to address seven main areas:
Remove fruit-bearing trees which act as food attractants for wildlife.
Decrease the occurrence of off-leash dogs that result in conflict with wildlife.
Install wildlife exclusion fencing around recreational areas commonly used for grazing.
Advocate for the integration of FireSmart strategies into surrounding forest management practices.
Update the Town’s Community Standards Bylaw, Engineering Design and Construction Guidelines to be in alignment with fruit-bearing tree bylaws.
Maintain or increase public education efforts relating to the above-mentioned projects, goals, and bylaws.
Maintain or increase meaningful incorporation and collaboration with indigenous peoples and their systems of knowledge.