Clean Energy

What do we mean by ‘Clean Energy’?

When we talk about clean energy in film production, we mean powering sets, stages, and locations with grid power and batteries instead of diesel generators.

This approach cuts emissions, noise, and fuel costs while making it easier to shoot in sensitive or hard-to-reach locations, including residential neighbourhoods and environmentally protected areas.

Learn more: Clean Energy Overview

Did you know batteries make it easier to film in sensitive areas? Silent, mobile, and zero-emission, batteries let crews shoot in places that were once off-limits: locations too noisy, too remote from the grid, or too contentious for residential neighbourhoods and protected environmental areas.

Maps

Explore interactive maps showing where clean energy can power your production in B.C., from grid connections and battery deployments to public EV charging.

Grid Power Access Map

Find where your production can tie into house power across the Lower Mainland of B.C.

Battery Deployment Map

See where batteries have powered past motion picture productions in B.C.

Generator Parking Data Map

Review where diesel generators have been parked during B.C. productions to identify locations ready for clean power.

Plug In BC EV Charger Locations Map

Locate public EV charging stations across B.C.

EV Charging Location Wish List

Know a spot that needs medium or heavy-duty EV charging? Submit a location to help guide future infrastructure.

Batteries

Battery Types + Use Cases

Budgeting + Planning Tools

Fuel Budget Comparator
Power Budgeting Calculator

Best Practices

Diesel Generator Best Practice Guide
Power Tie-In Scenarios + FAQ

Municipal Clean Energy Incentives

Clean Energy Discounts

City of Vancouver
City of Surrey
Metro Vancouver
City of Burnaby
City of Maple Ridge

Funding Opportunities

Power Tie-Ins Funding Program

This program is currently closed.

The Power Tie-Ins Program was a grant program delivered by Creative BC for Reel Green™’s Clean Energy Committee.

The Committee invested up to $10,000 in electric grid tie-in projects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in high-volume filming areas. The tie-in projects will enable film crews to tie in to electric power grids, thereby reducing the use of diesel-fueled generators on film sets.

Please contact our team if you would like more information or have a proposal for an exciting location that would benefit from electrification at reelgreen@creativebc.com.

Program Guidelines 2025/26

Electric Vehicle Resources

Electric Vehicle Fact Sheet
Electric Vehicle Availability Guide
Plug In BC Electric Vehicles 101
BC Hydro EV Overview
Plug In BC Fleet Electrification Overview
Driving Force Helpful Hints When Driving an EV

Clean Energy Committee

Established in 2020, the Clean Energy Committee brings together industry leaders to guide the motion picture sector’s shift away from fossil fuels. The committee provides direction on clean energy initiatives across British Columbia, helping productions, studios, and suppliers cut emissions and reduce diesel use. Our goals:

  • Advance the transition to clean energy in film and television production
  • Reduce fossil fuel consumption on sets, stages, and locations
  • Strengthen B.C.’s position as the world’s greenest production centre

ACFC West

BC Hydro

BikeLand

Burrard Power

Cinelease

City of North Vancouver

City of Richmond

City of Surrey

City of Vancouver

DGC BC

Event Power

Fire Dance Communications

Green Locations

Green Spark Group

IATSE 891

ICG 669

Location Fixer

MacDonald Bros. Sustainable Ecosystems (MBS Eco)

Martini Film Studios

Metro Vancouver

NBCUniversal

Netflix

Richmond

Sony Pictures Entertainment

Teamsters Local 155

Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD)

Trinity Power

VMDR

Warner Bros. Discovery

Westar Power & Lighting