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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Wheatland County Administration Building Solar PV
As part of the MCCAC’s Alberta Municipal Solar Program (AMSP), Wheatland County installed a 60.2 kW solar PV system on the roof of their Administration Building. The project was completed in November 2016.
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Valleyview Affordable Housing Solar PV
As part of the MCCAC’s Alberta Municipal Solar Program (AMSP), the Town of Valleyview installed a 38kW solar PV system on the roof of a new affordable housing fourplex. The project was completed in November 2016.
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Banff Seniors and Parent Link Centre Retrofit
As part of the MCCAC’s Taking Action to Manage Energy (TAME+) program, the Town of Banff completed an energy efficiency retrofit of the Banff Seniors and Parent Link Centre. The project was completed in October, 2016.
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Northern Sunrise St. Isidore Fire Hall Solar PV
As part of the MCCAC’s Alberta Municipal Solar Program (AMSP), Northern Sunrise County installed a 20 kW solar PV system on the roof of the St. Isidore Fire Hall. The project was completed in November 2016.
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Wheatland County Administration Building Retrofit
As part of the MCCAC’s Taking Action to Manage Energy (TAME+) program, Wheatland County completed an energy efficiency retrofit of the Administration building. The project was completed in February 2018.
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Bonnyville and District Centennial Centre Retrofit
As part of the MCCAC’s Taking Action to Manage Energy (TAME+) program, the Town of Bonnyville completed an energy efficiency retrofit of the Bonnyville and District Centennial Centre. The project was completed in October 2017.
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County of St. Paul Workshop Retrofit
The County of St. Paul completed retrofitted their Public Workshop in 2014. The retrofit included a complete overhaul of the building's mechanical systems, a lighting retrofit, and replacement of all exterior overhead doors. The project is expected to save the County $19,797, 2,629 GJ of energy, and 162 tonnes of emissions annually.
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Redwater Town Office Retrofit
The Town of Redwater completed an energy efficiency retrofit at their Town Office in 2013. After making upgrades to lighting, weatherstripping, and automation system, the project is expected to reduce annual greenhouse gas emissions by 18 tonnes.
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Viking Multiplex & Curling Club Retrofit
The Viking Multiplex & Curling Club underwent an energy efficiency retrofit in 2013. After making upgrades to both mechanical and electrical systems, the project is resulting in savings of $1,690, 164 GJ, and 10 tonnes of emissions per year.
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Coronation Pool Complex Retrofit
The Town of Coronation updated the heating system of their outdoor swimming pool in 2013. Upgrading their existing 65% efficiency boiler to a 94% efficiency condensing model, the Town is expected to save $1,187, 250 GJ, and 13 tonnes of greenhouse gases per year.
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Red Deer Facility Retrofits
Red Deer conducted a multi-facility retrofit in 2014, which included five community recreation centres and arenas. With annual cost savings expected to be $54,098, the project will pay itself back in only 3 years. The retrofit will also save the City 2,482 GJ of energy and 279 tonnes of greenhouse gases annually.
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Wembley Office Retrofit
One of the first communities to complete a TAME project, Wembley retrofitted their Town Office in 2012. By upgrading the mechanical and electrical systems as well as the building envelope, the Town is saving $976, 72 GJ of energy, and 7 tonnes of greenhouse gases annually.
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