Energy

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A building with a reflective roof in a snowy field.
city council infrastructure

Carbon tax removal throws wrench into Blatchford utility's financial sustainability

The Blatchford renewable energy utility's path to financial sustainability is more complicated now that the federal government has axed the consumer-facing carbon tax.

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A man in a suit speaks at a podium while a woman looks on.
business region

Your turn: Nuclear energy, county satisfaction, Fort Sask policing

The provincial government's public engagement sessions on nuclear energy will make their way to Edmonton on Feb. 17. Plus, opportunities for public engagement in Leduc, Strathcona County, Leduc County, and Fort Saskatchewan.

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A collage of newspaper photos featuring an oil derrick and men working under the headline 'Where 90-Foot Gusher Flow of Light Oil Reported In Leduc District
history region

A moment in history: Feb. 6, 1947

On this day in 1947, there were hints of an oil discovery that would forever change Edmonton and Alberta as a whole.

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People install solar panels on a roof
podcast city council

Podcasters shine light on city's solar rebate

The City of Edmonton decision to launch a revised version of its residential solar rebate program is a surprise that offers some promise, the hosts of Episode 270 of Speaking Municipally said.

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Heather MacKenzie smiles while surrounded by solar panels set up in an array
climate business

Solar Alberta campaign fights renewables moratorium

A solar-advocating non-profit is running a campaign to demonstrate opposition to the province's moratorium on approvals for new renewable-energy power plants.

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A large group of people stand to the right of a solar panel array on a rooftop. The sky behind them is cloudy and grey.
business energy

SPICE enables investment in community-powered solar

A solar cooperative is now accepting investments from the public to build renewable-energy infrastructure on community buildings.

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Two men, one in a blue suit and the other in a black sweater, smile and shake hands in front of a banner that reads "Alberta Ecotrust"
climate business

Partnership delivers energy retrofits to multi-unit buildings

Two west Edmonton residential buildings with a total of 165 units are receiving energy retrofits as part of a new partnership between the Alberta Ecotrust Foundation and Toronto's Efficiency Capital.

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Water flows by conifers and a young willow tree in a river valley ravine
city council engagement

Calls for public engagement: River Valley, retrofits, and a Street Lab

Here are some opportunities to offer your input on various civic issues, including River Valley planning, energy retrofits, aquatics programming, and Vision Zero in McKernan.

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Four people cut a ribbon in front a CarbinX unit in a boiler room
climate non-profits

Alberta Ecotrust installs carbon-capture technology at non-profits

An assisted-living facility in central Edmonton is the first of four non-profit buildings across the province to be fitted with carbon-capture technology that aims to both reduce energy costs and decrease emissions.

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