In February of 2024, Burnaby City Councillor Alison Gu passed a motion for the city to look into the feasibility of a community financing model to help fund the Burnaby District Energy Utility project.
The District Energy Utility pans to serve as a municipally owned utility company to establish a district energy system throughout the city. Recently, CJSF was able to speak with Alison Gu about the project and the motion she had passed earlier in 2024.
In the interview, she describes the positive impact of a community financing model alternative energy projects. This would include direct profits for communities that invest in the project, as well as increased education of alternative energy.
