This project was funded through TAME
Town of Redwater
2013Completion Year
$10,701Project Cost
$3,003Cost Savings
$5,351MCCAC Funding
2Simple Payback Period
21,509kWh/yearElectrical Energy Savings
148GJ/yearNatural Gas Energy Savings
18tonnes CO2e/yearGHG Reductions
The Town of Redwater completed a retrofit on their Town Office in 2013. Energy saving measures included replacing manual thermostats with programmable models, replacing the weatherstripping along exterior doors and windows, and updating T12 and incandescent lighting to T8s and CFLs.
The payback period for the project is only 3.6 years, with the updates anticipated to net cost savings of $3,003, energy savings of 225 GJ, and 18 tonnes of CO2 on an annual basis.
Town of Beaumont
Beaumont conducted a multi-facility energy efficiency retrofit in 2014, which included their Town Office, Fire Hall, and RCMP Detachment. With significant operational cost savings estimated to be $12,442, the payback period is expected to be only 1.9 years. The project will save 934 GJ of energy and 76 tonnes of GHG emissions per year.
Town of Okotoks
Okotoks completed a multi-facility energy efficiency retrofit in 2014, which included their Recreation Centre, Centennial Arena, and Fire Hall. With operational cost savings expected to be as high as $50,000 per year, the payback period is estimated to be 6.7 years. The project will also save the Town 4,268 GJ of energy and 327 tonnes of GHG emissions per year.