Success Stories
Every community and every project, regardless of size, holds the potential to achieve real savings and real change.
Municipalities across Alberta are cutting costs, reducing emissions and strengthening their resilience. Your community can too! Discover how projects are benefiting a city, town, village, municipal district or county near you. These success stories are a catalyst for climate positivity – filter to find your fit!
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Bon Accord Arena – Ice Plant Replacement
As part of the Action Centre’s Recreation Energy Conservation Program, the Town of Bon Accord replaced the existing ice plant at Bon Accord Arena with a new low volume ammonia system. The project was completed in January 2024.
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Town of Vegreville: Aquatic & Fitness Centre – Furnace Upgrade
As part of the Action Centre’s Recreation Energy Conservation Program, the Town of Vegreville has replaced four outdated furnaces with more energy efficient models and smart thermostats. The new furnaces were installed at the Vegreville Aquatic and Fitness Centre and was commissioned in 2023.
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Town of St. Paul: Aquatic Centre – HVAC Upgrade
As part of the Action Centre’s Recreation Energy Conservation Program, the Town of St. Paul added a new air handling unit (AHU) with heat recovery capabilities. The AHU was installed at the St. Paul Aquatic Centre and was commissioned in 2023.
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Town of Bassano – Bassano Recreation Complex and Joint Use Facility/Arena – Lighting Retrofit
As part of the Action Centre’s Recreation Energy Conservation Program, the Town of Bassano completed an LED lighting retrofit throughout the Bassano Recreation Complex and Joint Use Facility/Arena.
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County of Grande Prairie: Crosslink County Sportsplex – Lighting Retrofit
Overview As part of the Action Centre’s Recreation Energy Conservation Program, the County of Grande Prairie completed an LED lighting retrofit throughout Crosslink County sportsplex. The Crosslink County Sportsplex offers a state-of-the-art recreation complex hosting arena sports, indoor sports, outdoor sports, and indoor track athletics that opened in January of 2013. It also features two…
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Strathcona County: Millennium Place – Lighting Retrofit
Overview As part of the Action Centre’s Recreation Energy Conservation Program, Strathcona County completed an LED lighting retrofit throughout Millenium Place. Built in the year 2000 with a gross area of 389,653 ft², the facility primarily consists of a pool, a lobby, a food court, a set of activity rooms, a playground area, two hockey…
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Town of Provost: Crescent Point Place Regional Activity Centre – Lighting Retrofit
Overview As part of the Action Centre’s Recreation Energy Conservation Program, the Town of Provost completed an LED lighting retrofit throughout the Crescent Point Place Regional Activity Centre. Provost Regional Activity Centre includes an outdoor swimming pool, dressing rooms, lobby, concession area, child’s activity center, washrooms, lounge area, indoor batting cage, fitness center, and skating…
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City of Airdrie – Ron Ebbesen Arena Lighting Retrofit
Overview As part of the Action Centre’s Recreation Energy Conservation Program, the City of Airdrie completed an LED lighting retrofit throughout the Ron Ebbesen Arena. The 67,583 square foot arena includes a two ice surfaces, eight dressing rooms, two referee rooms, a second-floor lounge, and a large lobby. This project was a continuation of other…
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City of Red Deer: Red Deer Recreation Centre – Lighting Retrofit
Overview As part of the Action Centre’s Recreation Energy Conservation Program, the City of Red Deer completed an LED lighting retrofit throughout the Red Deer Recreation Centre. The Recreation Centre is home to an indoor pool, outdoor pool, fitness studio, exercise room and many multi-purpose meeting rooms. The project was commissioned in January 2023. Approach …
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Town of Bassano: Bassano and District Centennial Arena – Lighting Retrofit
Overview As part of the Action Centre’s Recreation Energy Conservation Program, the Town of Bassano completed an LED lighting retrofit throughout the Bassano and District Centennial Arena. Built in 1988 the Recreation Complex comprises a curling rink, bowling alley, and golf course clubhouse. The complex saw a couple of renovations to the interior and exterior…
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City of Brooks Centennial Regional Arena – Boiler Upgrade
Overview As part of the Action Centre’s Recreation Energy Conservation Program, the City of Brooks completed a one-for-one replacement of two (2) mid-efficiency boilers with high-efficiency condensing boilers operating in parallel to meet facility heating requirements. The project was commissioned in March 2023. Approach Centennial Regional Arena is a two-story building (with a basement) owned…
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Foothills County: Scott Seaman Sports Rink Ice Plant Heat Recovery
Overview As part of the Action Centre’s Recreation Energy Conservation Program, Foothills County completed multiple retrofits at the Scott Seaman Sports Rink. The retrofit involved installing a refrigeration plant heat recovery system, building automation system, and pump VFDs. The project was commissioned in December 2022. Approach The Scott Seaman Sports Rink is a multi-purpose recreational…
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