Reel Green™ Fuel Budget Comparator

Use this tool to compare your fuel spend between three scenarios: diesel generators, grid tie-ins, or batteries.

Productions can save up to 50% on film permitting fees when diesel generator alternatives are deployed on set.

More information about municipal clean energy incentives is available here: City of Burnaby, City of Vancouver, Metro Vancouver, Maple Ridge, and City of Surrey.

If you have any questions, comments, or feedback about this tool please contact us at reelgreen@creativebc.com.

Generator
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Grid Power Tie-in2

Use this section to calculate the cost of the film permit which includes tying into the grid OR for parking only that includes grid access. In the parking and kiosk access only scenario, enter both the numbers for total filming days and total parking days, even if they are different.

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Mobile Battery Power Station

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Look up average fuel costs here.
1Emission factors and reference values
2This scenario is based on the City of Vancouver model which bundles film, electrical and special use permits along with the power to their kiosks. Filming Fees – City of Vancouver