Launch Date:	Sept 19, 2008
Duration:	Multi-year campaign
Population:	1,711*
*Statistics Canada, 2006 Census of Population.

www.belledune.com

The Village of Belledune became one of New Brunswick’s leading communities in promoting energy efficiency and taking action on climate change on September 19, 2008 when it announced a community conservation plan in partnership with Efficiency NB.

*News Release: Belledune launches community conservation program with Efficiency NB (08/09/19)

Campaign Goals

• Education and awareness on the benefits of reducing energy consumption
• Raise awareness on financial incentive programs available to help property owners increase the energy efficiency of their homes and commercial buildings
• Promote the use of compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs)
• Lead by example – put municipal buildings through energy audit and upgrades program

Ongoing Activities

The village has completed energy audits on its five municipal facilities with help from Enerplan consultants.  Work is now ongoing to implement the recommended actions. Once complete, the village expects energy savings to be approximately $29,000/year.  This decreased energy use will also reduce greenhouse gas emissions generated by these facilities by about 167 tonnes or the equivalent of taking 28 passenger vehicles off the road for a year.

Home Energy Audits
In conjunction with EnerPlan the Village is offering a $25.00 coupon towards the cost of a Home Energy Audit for residents within the Village of Belledune boundaries.  Residents can pick up a Request Forms to have an audit done at the Municipal Office. 

Monthly Energy Tips
Each month the Village posts an energy savings tip provided by Efficiency NB on its Village website.

Light bulb exchange program
Belledune residents can receive one energy efficient compact fluorescent bulb (CFL) by bringing one old incandescent light bulb to the Municipal Office.

Past Events

• Event: Community Conservation Plan Launch
  Date: September 19, 2008
  Location:  Belledune Recreation and Cultural Centre
  
  Mayor Nick Duivenvoorden pledged the village’s commitment to the conservation initiative in front of residents, town officials and representatives from Efficiency NB at the Belledune Recreation and Cultural Centre.
  
  Homeowners received information on how to arrange for an energy audit of their home to measure its energy efficiency rating, the first step in accessing Efficiency NB’s Existing Homes Upgrades program which offers financial incentives and advice to make homes more energy efficient.
• Event: Light bulb exchange
  Date: September 19, 2008
  Location: Belledune Recreation and Cultural Centre
  
  Efficiency NB sponsored a light bulb exchange.  Residents brought in an incandescent light bulb and exchanged it for an energy efficient compact fluorescent bulb (CFL).