Details for developers, designers, and builders

Projects that require a rezoning or development permit to proceed in these areas will be reviewed by City staff to determine if they should connect to a neighbourhood renewable energy system.

• View a map of neighbourhood renewable energy system development areas PDF file (390 KB)
• Get information on land development policies and guidelines
• Inquire about and apply for rezoning  

Know how your project needs to be designed

• Read the Neighbourhood Energy Connectivity Standards – Design Guidelines PDF file (575 KB)
• Review the District Energy Connectivity Checklist for Building Permits PDF file (102 KB)
• Get details on how the development process works

In some instances, very large development projects will have unique low-carbon energy requirements as established in the Rezoning Policy for Sustainable Large Developments or the General Policy for Higher Buildings.

Read the Rezoning Policy for Sustainable Large Developments PDF file (172 KB) if your project:

• Is on a parcel that is two or more acres (8,094 m²)
• Has a proposed floor area of 46,452m² (500,000 ft²) or more 

Read the General Policy for Higher Buildings PDF file (535 KB) if your project:

• Is in the approved higher building area of the Central Business District
• Is proposed to be 114 m (375 ft) or higher