{"id":1172,"date":"2022-09-21T02:37:45","date_gmt":"2022-09-21T02:37:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/prd2030network.wpengine.com\/greatervictoria\/?page_id=1172"},"modified":"2025-12-18T23:37:38","modified_gmt":"2025-12-18T23:37:38","slug":"join","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/2030districts.org\/greater-victoria\/join\/","title":{"rendered":"Join Us"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_background&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;40&#8243; bottom_padding=&#8221;40&#8243; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;tilt&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; column_padding_type=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center\"><em>Sign up for our mailing list: <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/GV2030D-email\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/bit.ly\/GV2030D-email<\/a><\/em><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><em>We periodically provide details of events and news for non-members.<\/em><\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center\"><em>You can also check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/2030districts.org\/greater-victoria\/events\/\">upcoming events<\/a><\/em><em>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/greater-victoria-2030-district\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">follow us on LinkedIn<\/a>.<\/em><\/h5>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center\"><\/h5>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;Full Width Line&#8221; line_thickness=&#8221;1&#8243; divider_color=&#8221;default&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1766100937942{padding-top: 12px !important;}&#8221;]\n<div class=\"field field--name-field-image field--type-image field--label-hidden\">\n<div class=\"field__items\">\n<h3>Join Us!<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden\">\n<div class=\"field__items\">\n<div class=\"field__item even\">\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you&#8217;re a commercial property manager or owner in Greater Victoria, we invite you to join the Greater Victoria 2030 District. Our new <strong>Tiered Membership<\/strong> system offers flexible pathways for buildings at every stage of climate action. Whether you&#8217;re just getting started or already leading the charge, there\u2019s a place for you in our network.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Membership Categories:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<h5 style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Participant<\/strong><br \/>\nIdeal for those starting their climate action journey.<\/h5>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">Your commitment:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Participate in member meetings to learn about and explore opportunities to reduce energy use and reduce emissions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5 style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Leader<\/strong><br \/>\nFor those interested in benchmarking and implementing improvements.<\/h5>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">Your commitment is to pledge one or more of your buildings to commit to and take action to meet 2030 targets:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>50% reduction in energy use intensity (EUI) by 2030 (from 2007 baseline)<\/li>\n<li>50% reduction in greenhouse gas intensity (GHGI) by 2030<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5 style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Champion<\/strong><br \/>\nRecognizing those who are achieving deep reductions and resilience.<\/h5>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">Your achievements and commitments:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You have at least one building meeting or exceeding a target of 80% GHG intensity reduction from a 2007 benchmark by 2030)<\/li>\n<li>Pursuing net-zero operational emissions by 2040<\/li>\n<li>Integrating resilience, equity, and affordability into retrofit strategies<\/li>\n<li>Mentoring peers and contributing to innovation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">For more details, see our commitment letter.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Member Benefits at a Glance<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">Joining the Greater Victoria 2030 District connects you to a powerful network committed to improving the performance, resilience, and value of existing buildings across our region. Members gain access to practical tools, expert support, and opportunities to lead.<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>What You Get as a Member<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>\u2714 Peer Support &amp; Compliance Help<br \/>\n<\/strong><strong>\u2714 Customized Benchmarking Report<br \/>\n<\/strong><strong>\u2714 Direct Access to Specialists<br \/>\n<\/strong><strong>\u2714 Leadership Recognition<br \/>\n<\/strong><strong>\u2714 Tools, Programs &amp; Tailored Support<br \/>\n<\/strong><strong>\u2714 Influence &amp; Advocacy<br \/>\n<\/strong><strong>\u2714 Research &amp; Piloting Opportunities<br \/>\n<\/strong><strong>\u2714 Up-to-Date Incentives &amp; Financing Info<br \/>\n<\/strong><strong>\u2714 Ongoing Training &amp; Learning<br \/>\n<\/strong><strong>\u2714 Energy &amp; GHG Tracking<br \/>\n<\/strong><strong>\u2714 Access to the New Resiliency Tool<br \/>\n<\/strong><strong>\u2714 Expanded Benchmarking Insights<\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p>To find out more, get in touch with us: <a href=\"mai&#108;&#116;&#111;&#x3a;&#x67;&#x72;&#x65;&#x61;&#x74;erv&#105;&#99;&#116;&#111;&#x72;&#x69;&#x61;&#x40;&#x32;&#x30;30d&#105;&#115;&#116;&#x72;&#x69;&#x63;&#x74;&#x73;&#x2e;org\">&#x67;r&#x65;&#97;&#x74;&#101;r&#x76;&#105;&#x63;&#116;o&#x72;&#105;&#x61;&#64;2&#x30;3&#x30;&#100;&#x69;&#x73;t&#x72;&#105;&#x63;&#116;s&#x2e;&#111;&#x72;&#103;<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>If you are a property owner or manager located in Greater Victoria find out what is involved in becoming a member here: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/2030districts.org\/greater-victoria\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/17\/GV2030-Commitment-letter-2026.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download the commitment letter here.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][fancy_box box_style=&#8221;color_box_basic&#8221; 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