RePower Edmonton is a local chapter of RePower Alberta, a province-wide initiative of the Sierra Club Prairie that seeks to inform and empower people in Alberta with the knowledge regarding the energy efficiency and renewable energy potentials that exist in their communities, while advocating for an overall green energy strategy for the province. It is a non-partisan initiative that seeks to generate an overall appreciation and awareness for a green energy future. Although all RePower campaigns are focused on grassroots education and engagement, we are supported by a broad network of small businesses, policy analysts, and experts to inform our goals and the information we present. Read more »
Edmonton News
Candidates responses have been grouped by ward. The survey was completed by almost 50% of municipal candidates with 10 incomplete surveys and one candidate formally declining to complete the survey. We look forwards to working with city council on a range of environmental initiatives.
Contents
(Click on headings to go directly to ward)Mayoral
Daryl Bonnar
Dave Dowling
Daniel Dromarsky
Andrew Lineker
Ward 1
Andrew Knack
Jamie Post
Linda Sloan
Ward 2
Thomas Hinderks
Roxie Malone-Richards
Ward 3
Shawn Fairbridge
Dave Loken
Ward 4
Ken Atkinson
Dan Backs
Ward 5
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RePower Edmonton issued a survey to the municipal candidates seeking their views on local improvements in energy efficiency, energy procurement and renewable energy development.
The survey found that while 69% of candidates "strongly agree" and 28% "agree" with taking strong action to make Edmonton an environmentally responsible city powered by renewable energy sources, candidates are less clear about how to achieve this goal.
On the matter of Edmonton becoming a local leader in sustainable energy and phasing out coal as a source of the municipal supply, 78% agreed with this premise, but 22% cited the potential costs, the difficulty of local control of energy sourcing, and whether alternative energy sources are feasible and practical. Read more »
RePower Edmonton made the news!
Mon, Sep 13 - A local group is setting up at local LRT stations before the upcoming civic election.
To help Edmontonians make an environmentally educated decision for the October 2010 municipal election RePower Edmonton sent out a survey and letter to all candidates which would allow us to understand their position on environmental issues and renewable power generation opportunities.
Dear Candidate
Goals:
1. Not to ignore or act in arrogance of the green initiatives of city council but to create the grassroots public support to demand these policies take top priority on the legislative agenda.
2. To make Edmonton a city which is a net producer of renewable community owned power rather than a consumer of carbon intensive coal power.
The 2010 municipal election will be the first with the new ward system so many Edmontonians will be in new ward with all new candidates running. To help you navigate these changes we have collected some links and resources to help you identify what ward you live in and what candidates are running.
To find your ward go to this City of Edmonton site and type in your dress.
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