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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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