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Get the most out of the Energy Savings for Business program
With operating costs rising, businesses need to become more efficient to stay competitive. Luckily, programs like Energy Savings for Business (ESB) are helping Alberta organizations make game-changing investments in energy-efficient equipment. Designed to support more than 160,000 small- and medium-scale enterprises in Alberta, Emissions Reduction Alberta’s ESB program is helping businesses across the province reduce…
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UFA lighting project shines brighter—and greener
When you are providing fuel for farmers and rural communities, you want to be sure that it’s available at all hours of the day to support the schedules of hardworking Albertans. With that in mind, you want to be sure your fuel stations are well-lit, safe, and energy efficient. That’s the challenge UFA took on…
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CHP Solutions leads the way in co-generative power transition
Whether it’s a factory, farm, community pool, or shopping mall, combined heat and power (CHP) systems can have a big impact on lowering emissions, costs, and increasing efficiency. One upgraded Alberta manufacturing facility is set to be a prime example of how this technology can help in the green transition. A retrofitted CHP system at…
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Savings from new boiler help YWCA reinvest in core programs
Every dollar counts for non-profit organizations. Few know this better than the YWCA Banff, which is currently replacing an aging boiler with a new high efficiency one that is expected to be 26 per cent more energy efficient. The technology upgrade, supported by over $25,000 in incentives from Emissions Reduction Alberta’s (ERA) Energy Savings for…
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Frozen food packaging company cuts electricity consumption with energy efficient upgrades
Producing and packaging fresh vegetables efficiently is especially important for a country that only has a 3 to 4 month growing season. It needs to be done in a way that supports sustainable agriculture practices and greenhouse gas (GHG) reductions, while cutting operational costs along the way. Bonduelle, Canada’s leading frozen vegetable manufacturer, is making strides to cut its electricity consumption and GHG emissions by…
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Lafarge improves efficiency and cuts emissions with new lighting and upgraded motor drives
Lafarge has been improving its energy efficiency and reducing its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions this year to help it align with the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals. In fact, the company has received incentives from Emissions Reduction Alberta’s (ERA) Energy Savings for Business program to support 11 high-efficiency projects for its operations across Alberta. “From…
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Ski resort upgrades chairlift to reduce emissions and lower operating costs
Cold winters are critical for ski and snowboard resort operators. At the same time, tight margins, aging equipment, and capital expenditures can create their own challenging environment. At 95-years-young, Mount Norquay is taking steps to reduce its emissions to mitigate the risks posed by climate change and drive down the cost of their operations while…
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The Ice Cream Depot keeps desserts frozen with help from the sun
For the last 30 years, The Ice Cream Depot has been the Guinness World Record holder for the largest ice cream sundae, just shy of 55,000 pounds; now they boast the seventh largest rooftop solar project in Western Canada. Keeping all that ice cream frozen through the warm summer months in Alberta requires a lot…
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Energy efficiency helps Alberta sawmill stay on the cutting edge
In the lumber industry, being at the leading edge of innovation can be game-changing for a company’s competitive advantage. At one Alberta sawmill, new energy conservation measures are helping to improve operational efficiencies, create cost savings, and advance the mill’s sustainability journey. Located about a 15-minute drive north of Fort McMurray, Northland Forest Products Ltd.…
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Fort McMurray shopping mall saves big on power
Energy consumption is one of the highest variable costs of running a building. In a 203,000 square foot mall in a cold climate, those costs can be substantial. But for Primaris, which owns and manages Peter Pond Mall, all options for minimizing consumption are opportunities. Primaris owns and manages 17 regional shopping centres and 14…
