The Municipal Climate Change Action Centre was founded in 2009 as a collaborative initiative of the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association, Rural Municipalities of Alberta, and the Government of Alberta.
Our mission
The Municipal Climate Change Action Centre delivers funding, technical assistance, and education to help Alberta municipalities, school authorities, and community related organizations advance actions that lower energy costs, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and improve climate resilience.
Participating in our award-winning programs makes sense. We have substantially grown our service offerings and opportunities for participants to save money and reduce their environmental impact. It’s a win-win.
Trina Innes, Executive Director
Our Impact
See the difference we’re making together in communities across the province.
Our Team
Our staff is a diverse and dedicated group of professionals with expertise in energy efficiency, renewable energy, environmental science, and sustainability. We pride ourselves on doing everything we can to make participating in our programs easier. Reach out today — we’re here for you every step of the way.
Trina Innes
Executive Director
Steven Ottoni
Director, Clean Energy Improvement Program
Stephanie Ripley
Program Lead, Clean Energy Improvement Program
Brendan Gray
Project Coordinator, Clean Energy Improvement Program
Barend Dronkers
Program Lead, Energy and Business Intelligence
Marc Baxter
Program Lead, Renewables
Calvin Lechelt
Program Lead, Energy Efficiency
Torrie Santucci
Project Coordinator, Energy Efficiency
Ronak Patel
Program Lead, Capacity Building
Kara Orr
Program Lead, Strategic Market Engagement and Development
Hailey Gish
Project Coordinator, Outreach and Communications
Amanda Bentley
Administrative Coordinator
Executive Committee
Gerald Rhodes
Executive Director, Rural Municipalities of Alberta (Chair)
Dan Rude
Chief Executive Officer, Alberta Urban Municipalities Association
Bev Yee
Deputy Minister, Alberta Environment and Parks
Paul Wynnyk
Deputy Minister, Alberta Municipal Affairs
Program Advisory Committee
Alex Mochid
Policy Analyst, Rural Municipalities of Alberta
Che-Wei Chung
Director, Advocacy and Policy, Alberta Urban Municipalities Association
Monica Micek
Senior Policy Advisor, Alberta Environment and Parks
Jeff Paruk
Director, Corporate Strategic Policy, Alberta Municipal Affairs
Our Partners
Small actions add up to big benefits.
Apply for funding and start making a difference in your community today.