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EDMONTON — Alberta’s emissions management corporation put out a call on Thursday for renewable energy projects willing to compete for $50 million in new funding.
“We’re looking for projects that have strong potential to make significant, verifiable, and sustainable reductions in GHG (greenhouse gas) emissions through the generation and use of renewable energy in Alberta,” said Eric Newell, chair of the Climate Change and Emissions Management Corporation.
Renewable energy is naturally replenished. It is derived from feedstock that is renewable and from natural or waste materials including, for example, solar energy, wind energy, mini-hydro, geothermal heat, as well as energy produced from sources such as biomass. Read more »
A recent report demonstrates how a revised global energy “revolution” could create 3.2 million jobs, with 8.5 million in the renewable energy sector alone. All while reducing energy related CO2 emissions globally by over 80% by 2050.
The June 2010 “Energy [R]evolution: A Sustainable World Energy Outlook” report provides a detailed and practical blueprint for reducing carbon emissions while achieving economic growth by replacing fossil fuels with renewable energy and energy efficiency. This phase-out of fossil fuels offers substantial benefits such as energy security and independence from world market fuel prices, as well as the creation of millions of new green jobs, reports Repower Alberta. Read more »
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 »
Watch this Alberta Primetime Episode, where Sheila Muxlow of Sierra Club Prairie speaks about the health and environmental problems associated with Total's proposed upgrader in the Alberta Heartland. Muxlow discusses green alternatives by building a manufacturing industry that will diversify our economy in a clean and sustainable way.
Watch the video here.
