Opportunities Envelope
Guidelines for Proposals

Table of Contents

1 – The Opportunities Envelope Initiative

• 1.1 Background and Objectives
• 1.2 Available Funding
• 1.3 Project/Program Scope
• 1.4 Eligible Participants
• 1.5 Cost-Sharing
• 1.6 Proposal Evaluation Criteria
• 1.7 External Review Roster (ERR)
• 1.8 Assessment and Selection Process
• 1.9 Project/Program Funding
• 1.10 "Ownership" of Reductions

2 – Submission Process & Information Requirements

• 2.1 Proposal Development
• 2.2 Submission Process
• 2.3 Timelines
• 2.4 Proposal Information Requirements
  • 2.4.1 Proponent Information
  • 2.4.2 Provincial/Territorial Government Sign-off
  • 2.4.3 Description
  • 2.4.4 Sources of Funds
  • 2.4.5 Federal Government Involvement
  • 2.4.6 Schedule of Activities
  • 2.4.7 Partnerships
  • 2.4.8 Environmental Impacts
  • 2.4.9 Co-Benefits
  • 2.4.10 Cost-Effectiveness Information
  • 2.4.11 Potential for Sustained Emissions Reductions

3 – Cost-Effectiveness Guidelines

• 3.1 Information Required for the Cost-Effectiveness Calculation
  • 3.1.1 Costs
  • 3.1.2 Expected Results (GHG reductions)
• 3.2 Cost-Effectiveness Calculation

Appendices

• Appendix A: Examples of Cost-Effectiveness Calculation
  • Example of Wind Electricity Generation Project
  • Example of a LED Exit Sign Incentive Program
• Appendix B: Expression of Interest Template