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A new provincial rebate program will help businesses convert to more energy efficient lighting.
A $4-million pilot program announced Monday will cover 25 per cent of the material cost involved in converting commercial lighting systems. The program will run through the end of 2011 or until funding is exhausted.
The province is targeting lighting because this accounts for approximately half of the electricity used by Alberta businesses, said Alberta Environment Minister Rob Renner.
“Commercial property owners play a crucial role in our commitment to improve energy efficiency, and this initiative will help curb the sector’s greenhouse gas emissions and lower business costs,” he said. Read more »
Current Energy in Alberta
Despite the evidence that the world is moving to embrace clean, renewable energy technology, our provincial government remains committed to spending billions of dollars to maintain the status quo: insisting on using dirty oil and coal, while contemplating nuclear power.
What is the potential for a Green Energy Act in Alberta?
The potential for building the green energy economy in Alberta is here and is now.
After decades of riding the roller-coaster of the fossil fuel sectors’ boom and bust cycles, the time has come for Alberta to forge a new energy path.
Renewable energy resources and green just solutions are ready and waiting to meet our increasing energy demands. By entering into the green energy market, we are joining one of the fastest growing sectors in the world.
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