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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Town of Slave Lake Multi-Recreation Centre – Lighting Retrofit
Overview As part of the Action Centre’s Recreation Energy Conservation Program, the Town of Slave Lake completed an LED lighting retrofit throughout the Multi-Recreation Centre. The Multi-Recreation Centre is a recreation multiplex that has been constructed in phases. The older portions of the building were built in the 1970s, with additions in the 1980s and…
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Elizabeth Métis Settlement – Climate Risk and Resilience Assessment
This Climate Risk and Resilience Assessment evaluated the climate risks to infrastructure, people, and the natural environment in Elizabeth Métis Settlement.
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Town of Coaldale – Malloy Drainage Basin Climate Change Resilience Assessment and Stormwater Master Plan
This study assessed the climate risks of regional and flash flooding to stormwater infrastructure within the Malloy Drainage Basin.
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City of Calgary – ReCAP: Recommendations for Climate Adaptation Planning
This report summarizes and evaluates the effectiveness of 16 adaptation and resilience actions for local governments across the built environment, natural environment, and socio-economic systems.
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City of Camrose – Climate Risk and Vulnerability Assessment
This assessment identified and evaluated potential climate impacts to City of Camrose infrastructure, staff and emergency services and on the local community.
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Town of Taber – Climate Analysis
This preliminary climate analysis assessed the municipal water system’s climate-infrastructure interactions related to floods, drought and high temperature.
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Diamond Valley Electric Vehicle Chargers
Overview As part of the MCCAC’s Electric Vehicle Charging Program (EVCP), Diamond Valley (formerly Town of Black Diamond) installed electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at the following facilities for public use. These charging stations will augment the Town’s current alternative energy portfolio within the community. The project was completed in December 2022. Approach The chargers…
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Town of Canmore Electric Vehicle Chargers
Overview As part of the MCCAC’s Electric Vehicle Charging Program (EVCP), the Town of Canmore installed electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at the following facility for private use. These are the first EV charging stations to be installed in the Town. The project was completed in December 2022. Approach The Town of Canmore purchased two…
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City of Calgary – Engo Ice Wolf Electric Ice Resurfacers
Overview As part of the Action Centre’s Electric Vehicles for Municipalities (EVM) Program, the City of Calgary purchased and received an $89,536.09 rebate to cover the cost of two new $158,252.60 each Engo Ice Wolf Ice Resurfacer. The new electric ice resurfacer will be used in the Foothills Athletic Park. Approach The new electric ice…
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Feasibility Study for Electric Vehicles Fleet Options
Overview As part of the MCCAC’s Electric Vehicles for Municipalities (EVM) Program, the City of Cold Lake completed a study assessing the feasibility of Electric Vehicles (EVs) in their fleet. The City was looking to transition some of its fleet to either EV or Plug-in Hybrid EV. The feasibility study will help the City of…
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City of Calgary Chevrolet Bolt BEV and EV Charging Station
Overview As part of the Action Centre’s Electric Vehicles for Municipalities (EVM) Program, The City of Calgary purchased a new battery electric vehicle – a 2021 Chevrolet Bolt – along with a level 2 charging station. This electric vehicle is being used in the City of Calgary’s Flex Fleet program, a shared fleet of vehicles…
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Solar PV Arrays on 12 Edmonton Public Schools
Overview As part of the Municipal Climate Change Action Centre’s Solar for Schools Program, Edmonton School District No. 7 installed a total of 2.9 MW solar PV systems on the following 12 schools: The solar PV system will generate 2,598,501 kWh of electricity per year, saving School District No. 7 around $259,850.1 in energy costs…
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