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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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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Mackenzie County – Olympia Millennium Model E Ice Resurfacer
Overview As part of the Action Centre’s Electric Vehicles for Municipalities (EVM) Program, the Mackenzie County purchased and received an $50,000.00 rebate to cover the cost of a new Olympia Millennium Model E Ice Resurfacer. The new electric ice resurfacer will be used in the newly constructed additional ice rink located at the Northern Lights…
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Smoky Lake County Electric Vehicle Chargers
Overview As part of the MCCAC’s Electric Vehicle Charging Program (EVCP), Smoky Lake County installed electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at the following facility for public use. These are the first EV charging stations to be installed in the County. The project was completed in April 2023 and funded through the MCCAC’s Electric Vehicle Charging…
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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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Town of Barrhead: Barrhead Agrena Ice Plant Project
Overview As part of the Action Centre’s Recreation Energy Conservation Program, the Town of Barrhead replaced the existing ice plant at Barrhead Agrena with a new heat pump plant. The project was commissioned in October 2022. Approach The Agrena is a two-storey ice recreation facility with approximately 7,400 m2 of floor area. It features an…
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Town of Smoky Lake Electric Vehicle Chargers
Overview As part of the MCCAC’s Electric Vehicle Charging Program (EVCP), the Town of Smoky Lake 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 Town. The project was completed in March 2023 and funded through the MCCAC’s Electric…
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City of St. Albert: Servus Credit Union Place REALice Retrofit
Overview As part of the MCCAC’s Recreation Energy Conservation (REC) program, the City of St. Albert installed a REALice system at the Servus Credit Union Place. With over 320,000 square feet of leisure and fitness space, there is a children’s playground, fitness and wellness centre, and track. Servus Credit Union Place has three NHL-sized ice…
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