Lonsdale Energy was first established in 2003 to increase the efficiency and affordability of heating in dense areas within the City of North Vancouver. Fast-forward 20 years later, our mission has expanded to address the needs of our growing population and to help ensure that our community is resilient to the consequences of rapid climate change.

Part of the solution

The community energy system is an essential part of the City’s plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from buildings and help reach its environmental targets. Buildings are the second-largest source of emissions in the City.

• Efficient use of resources: Community energy systems are an efficient way to distribute heating or cooling energy to many buildings. Instead of every building having its own system, heating is centrally produced and distributed through an underground network of pipes to all connected buildings.
  
• Flexibility to use renewable or low-carbon energy sources: Another key benefit of community energy systems is the flexibility to seamlessly switch fuel sources. Our system can switch to renewable energy sources at a lower cost than if individual buildings had to do it alone. For North Vancouver, this means that the emissions of over 110 buildings will be drastically reduced simply by being part of the community energy system.

Today, about 15% of the energy provided is from renewable sources. By 2027, Lonsdale Energy aims to have at least 40% of its energy to come from low-carbon technologies.

In line with the City of North Vancouver's climate targets, Lonsdale Energy aims to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.