Overview
In 2025, Lacombe County completed a solar PV expansion at the Tees Shop. Supported with a $18,480 rebate from the Municipal Climate Change Action Centre (MCCAC), the project added 48 solar PV modules with a total capacity of 27.8 kW to the facility. This expansion builds on the existing 10.2 kW solar system in operation since 2016. With this upgrade, the Tees Shop now generates enough electricity to fully offset its annual consumption.
Approach
The project expanded the shop’s solar system from 10.2 kW to a total of 38 kW, ensuring the facility can meet its entire annual electricity demand with on-site renewable generation. Empower Energy completed the installation, which is expected to provide clean electricity for approximately 25 years.
Results
The 27.8 kW solar PV system produces approximately 25,069 kWh per year, resulting in about $6,517 in annual energy cost savings for the County. In addition, the system reduces greenhouse gas emissions by 12.03 tonnes of CO₂ equivalent each year. This reduction is comparable to removing around three passenger vehicles from the road. This project demonstrates Lacombe County’s commitment to clean, local energy and enhances the long-term resilience of its infrastructure.
“Adding solar to these facilities is about more than energy savings—it’s about building smarter for the future. By investing in clean, local energy, we’re making our infrastructure more resilient and reducing long-term costs for our residents.”
Barb Shepherd, Reeve
“We applaud Lacombe County for their foresight in 2016, and are proud to support this investment in their future.”
Trina Innes, Executive Director, MCCAC
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