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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Saddle Lake Cree Nation – Community Consultation and Capacity Building on Climate Change Resilience
Through community mapping exercises and knowledge sharing circles with Elders, hunters, and knowledge holders, this project documented observations and experiences of climate impacts to lands, waters, and ways of life in Saddle Lake Cree Nation.
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Village of Consort Electric Vehicle Chargers
Overview As part of the MCCAC’s Electric Vehicle Charging Program (EVCP), the Village of Consort installed electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at the following facilities for public use. These are the first EV charging stations to be installed in the Village. The project was completed in April 2023. Approach Consort is central to many larger…
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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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Summer Village of Bondiss – Climate Adaptation Plan
The Summer Village of Bondiss conducted a community survey and climate risk assessment to determine the climate impacts to their community and to nearby Skeleton Lake.
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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 Taber Electric Vehicle Chargers
Overview As part of the MCCAC’s Electric Vehicle Charging Program (EVCP), the Town of Taber installed electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at the following facilities for public and private use. These are the first EV charging stations to be installed in the Town. Public Use Private Use The project was completed in May 2023. Approach …
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Lois E. Hole Elementary School Solar PV
Overview As part of the Municipal Climate Change Action Centre’s Solar for Schools Program, the St. Albert Public School Board installed a 227 kW solar PV system at Lois E. Hole Elementary School. The solar PV system will generate 222,013 kWh of electricity per year, saving the School around $22,201.3 in energy costs per year. The…
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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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Town of Canmore – Emergency Response Plans for Extreme Heat and Wildfire Smoke
Through research of best practices, community engagement, and input from staff and stakeholders, the Town of Canmore developed Emergency Response Plans for Extreme Heat and Wildfire Smoke.
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