energy
All future downtown developments must connect to district energy
June 11, 2012 | Paul Hillsdon
With a new proposed by-law, the City could be making its most significant move to go green since the introduction of the Sustainability Charter. Staff are asking Council to approve a new policy that will mandate all new developments in the City Centre be designed to connect to a district energy network that will span the downtown.
Submit your nominations for new City Awards
August 3, 2011 | Paul Hillsdon2011 will be the inaugural year for the City Awards, a new program designed to showcase urban excellence in Surrey. With five different awards, the categories will recognize the contributions of citizens, community groups, businesses and developers to the City:
City advances alternative energy infrastructure
June 2, 2011 | Paul HillsdonCouncil approved a new plan that will require all new gas stations to include at least one alternative fuel source, such as hydrogen, compressed natural gas, or electric vehicle recharging.
One of the largest concerns about transitioning from gas powered … Read More
City Centre District Energy system adds to Surrey’s green credentials
February 10, 2011 | Paul HillsdonThe City is moving swiftly to build a new district energy system in the heart of the downtown. District energy systems distributes thermal energy across a network, heating or cooling interior areas and hot water in buildings. Terasen Gas … Read More
