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!

  • TELUS World of Science – The Aurora Project

    OVERVIEW Over the summer of 2021, the Edmonton Space and Science Foundation completed construction of their new solar PV installation, a 38.4 kW solar PV system on the roof of TELUS World of Science as part of the Aurora Project. The system is made up of 96 solar modules and is conservatively estimated to generate…

  • City of Lloydminster Russ Robertson Arena REALice Retrofit

    OVERVIEW As part of the MCCAC’s Recreation Energy Conservation (REC) program, the City of Lloydminster installed a REALice system at the Russ Robertson Arena. Built in 1976 and most recently renovated in 2016, the Russ Robertson Arena is a seasonal single pad arena of approximately 15,300 square feet. REALice is an energy-saving de-aerating system for…

  • 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. Servus Credit Union Place has three NHL-sized ice arenas – the Go Auto Arena, the Mark Messier Arena, and the Troy Murray Arena. With over 320,000 square feet of…

  • Town of St. Paul St. Paul Cap Arena Lighting Retrofit

    OVERVIEW As part of the Action Centre’s Recreation Energy Conservation Program, the Town of St. Paul completed an LED lighting retrofit throughout the St. Paul Cap Arena. The 24,220 square foot arena includes a skating rink, change rooms, concession area, and lobby. The project was commissioned in September 2021. APPROACH The arena lighting retrofit project…

  • Town of St. Paul Clancy Richard Arena Lighting Retrofit

    OVERVIEW As part of the Action Centre’s Recreation Energy Conservation Program, the Town of St. Paul completed an LED lighting retrofit throughout the Clancy Richard Arena. The 48,440 square foot arena includes a skating rink, change rooms, concession area, and lobby. The project was commissioned in September 2021. APPROACH The Arena lighting retrofit project included…

  • Town of Legal Legal Arena & Curling Rink Furnace and Weatherization Retrofit

    OVERVIEW As part of the MCCAC’s Recreation Energy Conservation (REC) program, the Town of Legal upgraded six (6) furnaces with high-efficiency models (95% efficiency) at the Legal Arena & Curling Rink. Also included in the project were four (4) programmable thermostats and new door seals and door sweep. The project was commissioned in September 2021…

  • Town of Legal Legal Arena & Curling Rink REALice and Hot Water Heater Retrofit

    OVERVIEW As part of the MCCAC’s Recreation Energy Conservation (REC) program, the Town of Legal installed a REALice system at the Legal Arena & Curling Rink. They also included a tankless water heater in their retrofit project. REALice is an energy-saving de-aerating system for ice rinks. It creates a controlled and structured vortex to remove…

  • City of Spruce Grove TransAlta Tri Leisure Centre Lighting Retrofit

    OVERVIEW As part of the Action Centre’s Recreation Energy Conservation Program, the City of Spruce Grove completed an LED lighting retrofit throughout the TransAlta Tri Leisure Centre (TLC). The TLC is an activity centre formed through cooperation of Parkland County, the Town of Stony Plain, and the City of Spruce Grove. Located in the west…

  • City of Leduc Zamboni 552AC Electric Vehicle

    OVERVIEW As part of the MCCAC’s Electric Vehicles for Municipalities (EVM) Program, the City of Leduc purchased their first fully electric Zamboni to resurface the ice at the Twin Arenas in the Leduc Recreation Centre. The new vehicle will be used to ensure good quality ice while reducing fuel costs and greenhouse gas emissions. This…

  • City of Red Deer Tropos Motors ABLE XR Electric Utility Vehicle

    OVERVIEW As part of the MCCAC’s Electric Vehicles for Municipalities (EVM) Program, the City of Red Deer purchased a new fully electric Troops Motors Able XR utility vehicle used by the Public Works Division. The new vehicle will be used to service all rest stops and waste areas along the trail systems within the city…

  • City of Lacombe Gary Moe Auto Group Sportsplex Lighting Retrofit

    OVERVIEW As part of the Action Centre’s Recreation Energy Conservation Program, the City of Lacombe completed an LED lighting retrofit throughout the Gary Moe Auto Group Sportsplex. The Sportsplex is an entertainment/public assembly building with an area totaling 125,000 ft2. The building is used for two skating rinks, a curling rink, change rooms, and a…

  • Town of Canmore Elevation Place Lighting Retrofit

    OVERVIEW As part of the Action Centre’s Recreation Energy Conservation Program, the Town of Canmore completed an LED lighting retrofit throughout Elevation Place. Located in downtown Canmore Elevation Place is a 77,000 ft2 indoor hub for Canmore’s community. The facility offers a large pool, climbing gym, fitness gym, and numerous daily drop-in core classes. The…