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  • Case Study: Multi-Rec Centre, Slave Lake

    Learn about how Slave Lake gained a reputation for having the “best ice in the province” and the steps they took to make sure they maintained that reputation while saving…

  • High-penetration renewable energy microgrids

    Bringing renewable energy to a remote community requires careful consideration of several technical factors. One of the most critical decisions is determining the right size for your project, which will…

  • Guide to Renewable Energy and Battery Storage Projects

    In less than a decade, renewable energy has brought substantial financial benefits to Alberta landowners and communities, while also generating affordable energy for the province’s electrical grid. Given that renewables…

  • Building Resilient Communities to Protect Health

    Students Oluwayemisi Agbeniyi, Shannon Low, Clea MacIsaac, and Rachel Yager from the University of Alberta’s Master of Public Health program developed these infographics offering easy to access information on how…

  • Case Study: JDA Place, Whitecourt

    Learn about the challenges Whitecourt faced with their aging twin arenas—condensation, ineffective insulation, inefficient ice flooding, and an ice plant nearing the end of its life—and how they accessed funding…

  • Case Study: Scott Seaman Sports Rink

    Learn about the Scott Seaman Sports Rink (SSSR) in Foothills County! The SSSR opened in 2013 as the County’s first and only multi-purpose facility, featuring an NHL-sized ice rink, walking…

  • Climate Data Canada

    ClimateData.ca offers a wide range of resources related to historical climate data, climate projections, and analysis tools. The platform includes datasets on temperature, precipitation, and other climatic variables, as well…

  • Toolkit: Improving energy efficiency in Alberta community buildings

    Alberta municipalities are improving community buildings with practical, energy-efficient upgrades that reduce costs, cut emissions and extend service life. Municipalities are responsible for 60% of the province’s public infrastructure. This…

  • Climate Insight

    From ICLEI, Climate Insight is a free online platform that empowers communities across Canada with the data and information needed to build low-carbon, resilient housing and infrastructure. It is designed…

  • Database of Municipal Climate Adaptation Plans

    The Database of Municipal Climate Adaptation Plans brings together all publicly available municipal climate adaptation and resilience plans and climate risk and vulnerability assessments that have been developed by municipalities…

  • Municipal Climate Action Landscape

    The Municipal Climate Action Landscape helps Alberta municipalities locate relevant climate change mitigation and adaptation resources. February 9, 2021

  • EV Charging Basics & Operations Guide

    This guide provides best practices for the design, installation, and ongoing operation of EV charging stations to support participants in the Electric Vehicle Charging Program.