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25/01/23

Tremel Greenhouses Grows Greener with Heating and Lighting Improvements

When it comes to managing a successful greenhouse, some of the most important considerations is keeping plants at the right temperature and under the right light. The team at Tremel Greenhouses wanted to make sure it was doing these two things as efficiently as it could.

18/10/22

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 with its UFA Petroleum lighting upgrades.

07/07/22

LED Lighting Provides Perfect Growing Conditions for Sunterra Greenhouse’s Ripe-Picked Produce

Recently, Sunterra Greenhouse accessed $1 million in incentives through ERA’s Energy Savings for Business Program, the maximum that can be accessed by a parent company. Sunterra Greenhouse installed LED lights not only to cut costs, but to also deliver the full spectrum of ultra-violet light its ripe-picked produce needs.

09/02/22

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. 

27/08/21

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.

27/08/21

Frozen Food Packaging Company Cuts Electricity Consumption with Energy Efficient Upgrades

Bonduelle, Canada’s leading frozen vegetable manufacturer, is making strides to cut its electricity consumption and GHG emissions by installing 11 new variable frequency drives (VFDs) with funding support from Emissions Reduction Alberta’s (ERA) Energy Savings for Business program.

27/08/21

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.

27/08/21

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 doing it.

27/08/21

The Ice Cream Depot Keeps Dessert 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 of electricity.

02/11/20

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.

02/11/20

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.

02/11/20

Orion Plastics Gains Competitive Advantage Through Better Energy Management

Orion Plastics is getting smart about energy efficiency in their products: hockey rinks, vehicle dashboards and interior panels, marine and recreational vehicle parts, garden and agricultural equipment, and more.  Looking to reduce energy waste and increase the level of energy training and awareness throughout their operations team, Orion began an energy efficiency review.