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1. 1. Grid Power Introduction – An introduction to grid power and how it can be integrated to replace traditional diesel generators. Understand how to open the conversation about tying into the grid for power at a location or collaborate to upgrade the location for temporary or permanent access to high power capacity that’s electric. Grid power is the electrical network that generates and distributes electricity across a large area.
   2. Terminology Guide – Be empowered to join the conversation by familiarizing yourself with common clean energy terminology. Use it to quickly learn a short list of buzz words, terms and definitions related to power sources, power equipment, people who work with power on a film production, and some basic terms to tie it all together.

Grid Power Tools

1. 1. Resource Maps One Sheet – An introduction to the Grid Power Access and Generator Data Collection maps. The PDF includes links and QR codes for both resources and can be printed or shared digitally for easy access anywhere.
   2. Map 1: Grid Power Access Map  – Shares the availability of existing alternative power sources in the Lower Mainland as well as sites identified as a priority for future clean power. Users are encouraged to submit locations with existing clean energy sources directly through the form on the map.
   3. Map 2: Generator Data Collection Map – Collects and displays generator parking locations in the Lower Mainland to identify areas that would benefit most from alternative power sources.

Get Involved One Sheet – A roundup of ways to educate yourself about electric vehicle use, charging locations, and more with tips for promoting electric vehicle use on your next production.

1. Consumption Calculator
   Calculating the potential benefits for installing a film specific power kiosk can be daunting. There are hundreds of variables on a film set that effect the amount of power being used and estimating how much is being consumed can be complicated. Use this Consumption Calculator to understand power impacts.
   
   
2. Get Certified – Training courses are available and free for industry members. The Carbon Calculator is a production’s best tool to understand impacts of current practices and challenge the status quo with big and small changes that make a real difference to greenhouse gas emissions. Power source choices have huge impacts – start measuring your productions now to get baseline data before change and after making changes. Your use of the calculator is not just to measure progress but also to provide useful research and data that will tell us more about which actions have the greatest impacts. Learn more

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