Sustainability is a condition of existence which enables the present generation of humans and other species to enjoy social well-being, a vibrant economy and a healthy environment, and to experience fulfillment, beauty and joy, without compromising the ability of future generations of humans and other species to enjoy the same.



Sustainable energy is any source or application of energy which meets the energy needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations of humans and other species to enjoy social wellbeing, a vibrant economy, and a healthy environment.



This includes energy from the following:



- Biomass



- Biodiesel



- GeoExchange (geothermal, groundsource heating and cooling, heat pumps)



- Greren Buildings



- Green Transport



- Green Hydrogen



- Landfill Gas and biogas



- Micro Hydro (run-of-river)



- Ocean Energy (tidal, ocean current and wave energy)



- Passive solar



- Small Hydro



- Smart Transport



- Solar Photovoltaic



- Solar Thermal (solar heat and solar hot water)



- Wind



Vision:



We are a non-profit association of citizens, professionals and practitioners, committed to promoting the understanding, development, and adoption of sustainable energy and energy conservation and efficiency in British Columbia.



Our vision is a future in which all of BC’s energy comes from clean, renewable, efficient sources, for electricity, transport, and all other purposes, respecting the integrity of nature and the needs of humans and other species and their habitat, both now and in future generations, and in which BC becomes a net exporter of clean, renewable energy.



Our Goals:



- To help British Columbia become a world leader in the generation and use of sustainable energy;



- To promote the understanding and use of sustainable energy to the people of British Columbia, for electricity, transportation, industry, and all other uses;



- To provide a forum through which members can meet, share ideas, and develop joint initiatives, supported by up-to-date information and technical research;



- To establish local chapters in regions across BC, so that members can organize in their local communities, initiating projects and policies that help us make this essential transition;



- To speak with a strong collective voice to municipal, provincial and federal governments and other agencies on issues concerning the development of clean, renewable, efficient energy in BC, and the reduction of British Columbia’s greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutants;



- To provide a one-stop resource for information on B.C.’s sustainable energy industry and initiatives.