Tag: municipal
Brazeau County, Alberta – solar energy in oil and gas country
Hewers of wood, drillers of oil – municipal offices powered by solar energy By David Dodge, Green Energy Futures Bart Guyon is a rancher and businessman. Decked out in his trademark suspenders the Reeve of Brazeau County certainly looks the part and when asked to describe his home he smiles and shares a practiced line: […]
City of Calgary taking advantage of Alberta municipal solar program
Since program launched in June – 104 residences, businesses and non-profits had systems pre-approved The City of Calgary is saving money and reducing greenhouse gas emissions with support from the Alberta Municipal Solar Program, according to an Alberta government press release. The program has helped Calgary add more than 2.3 megawatts of energy capacity to six […]
Companies, organizations call on BC municipalities for energy-efficient building codes
British Columbia boasts some of most energy-efficient buildings in North America A campaign by Three For All, an informal alliance of companies and organizations is calling for local government leadership on energy-efficient buildings via the BC Energy Step Code. The BC Energy Step Code is a provincial regulation that local governments can use to significantly improve the […]
Energy Department announces $15 million to boost security of US power grid
Activities bolster members’ security capabilities include exercises, utility site assessments, comprehensive range of information sharing WASHINGTON – US Deputy Energy Department Secretary Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall has announced new funding to strengthen and protect the nation’s electric grid from cyber and physical attacks. The Energy Department will provide up to $15 million, subject to congressional appropriations, to support […]
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