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Our advice for writing a winning grant application
As our Funding Guide reflects, there are millions of dollars available to support municipalities taking climate action. Take a look to see what opportunity is currently available that matches your…
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Renew your recreation centre with energy efficiency
Maintaining recreation centres can be expensive. Save money by upgrading to energy-efficient lighting, boilers, pumps and more.
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Partners for Climate Protection Program Spotlight: Lethbridge
The City of Lethbridge is southern Alberta’s commercial, financial, transportation, education, and industrial centre. The City of Lethbridge is working to reduce emissions in these sectors to create a sustainable community.
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Nine ways to ensure your solar system investment pays off
Here’s how to make sure your solar PV system is operating optimally, so your investment pays back now and into the future.
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A year of savings with Municipal Energy Managers
Town of Cochrane and the City of St. Albert hired energy managers to develop energy management plans, find energy-saving opportunities, and lead energy reduction projects. Learn more about their experience with these positions after their first year.
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Impact report 2020
Despite the pandemic in 2020, municipalities, non-profit organizations, and school authorities participated in the Municipal Climate Change Action Centre’s programs and reduced their operating costs, decreased greenhouse gas emissions, and supported local job creation in Alberta more than ever before.
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How to Calculate Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Follow this simple approach for calculating emissions reductions to understand your carbon impact.
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Nine municipalities designate Municipal Energy Champions
Thank you to every municipality that applied to the Municipal Energy Champions program. The second cohort of the Municipal Energy Champions includes nine new municipalities.
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Partners for Climate Protection spotlight: Town of Banff
The Town of Banff is a popular tourist destination and a place where adventurers live and play. The Action Centre recently spoke with Michael Hay, Manager of Environment & Sustainability, at the Town of Banff to learn about his experience in the program and explore examples of their climate achievements and challenges.
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Breathing new life into recreation centres
Recreational facilities are the heart of many Alberta communities. Municipalities are breathing new life into their recreation facilities with energy-efficient retrofits, benefitting their communities for generations.
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How to evaluate municipal climate action
Highlight achievements, assess best practices, and provide direction for future emission mitigation actions by monitoring, measuring and reporting on your municipal climate action projects.
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Energy efficiency on a tight budget
High energy consumption across several municipal facilities adds up to expensive utility bills. Learn how Adeniyi Adeaga, Municipal Energy Manager, Foothills County is managing energy use and finding ways to reduce operational costs on a tight budget.
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