mypcmla.ca | Richard Marz

March 18, 2010
Alberta Gives Green for Going Green

Thousands of Albertans have made their homes more energy efficient since the Alberta government announced the energy efficiency rebate program in April, 2009. More than 38,000 Albertans have received $9.3 million in rebates, helping to avoid over 330,000 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions. That’s the equivalent of removing 63,000 vehicles off the roads.

In Alberta’s rural constituencies, 18,000 homeowners have received cheques totaling $3.5 million.

The program provides consumer rebates for: energy evaluations for homeowners to assess the current energy efficiency of their home and to measure its efficiency after improvements are made; efficient home heating systems, hot water heating systems, clothes washers and insulation upgrades; and new homes achieving a high level of energy efficiency.

“The tremendous response to the energy efficiency rebate program in just under a year speaks to the commitment of Albertans to reduce their environmental footprints,” says Environment Minister Rob Renner. “Consumers have the power to make a positive environmental impact through their day-to-day energy decisions. Clearly, the people of our province want to do their share.”

Delivering on commitments laid out in its 2008 Climate Change Strategy, the Government of Alberta invested $36 million over three years to help Albertans reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. Many of the rebates are tied to the federal ecoENERGY Retrofit Program, enabling consumers to recoup costs from both programs. The program is administered by Climate Change Central, a non-profit organization empowering Albertans to take action on climate change.

Rebates are available on purchases retroactive to January 1, 2009. To apply for a rebate, visit http://www.climatechangecentral.com/ or phone 1-888-537-7202.

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