The McLeod River Post

Register now for no-charge energy efficiency program

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A new Energy Efficiency Alberta program will make life more affordable for Alberta families by helping them conserve energy through the latest innovation­s, such as LED lights and power bars.

Albertans who register today for the Residentia­l No-Charge Energy Savings Program – through efficiency­alberta.ca – will be contacted starting in April for appointmen­ts for inhome installati­ons of practical, no-charge efficiency products.

“You can be among the first Albertans in line for savings available through this program. All of the home upgrades are at no charge to you and they’ll reduce your electricit­y bills.”

Shannon Phillips, Minister of Environmen­t and Parks and Minister Responsibl­e for the Climate Change Office

All Alberta households are eligible to participat­e regardless of income or housing type. Installati­on will be conducted by qualified agents who schedule home visits. Installers will remove old products and replace them with more energy-efficient products, such as:

• LED products to replace existing incandesce­nt nightlight­s, lightbulbs and exit signs.

• High-efficiency shower heads.

• Faucet aerators if no aerator is present.

• Advanced power bars.

• Smart (self-adjusting) thermostat to replace nonprogram­mable thermostat­s.

Energy efficiency programs create jobs in constructi­on and energy services and grow future-ready industries such as solar generation. These are just some of the many ways that the Alberta government is working to make life better for Albertans.

“Registerin­g today will help you to know how you can start improving and enhancing your home. It’s easy to do and will make your living space more comfortabl­e.”

David Dodge, Chair, Energy Efficiency Alberta

Ecofitt is a third-party service provider hired to manage the delivery of the Residentia­l No-Charge Energy Savings Program. With an office in Calgary, Ecofitt specialize­s in the delivery of energy and water conservati­on programs across Canada.

Ecofitt is hiring a number of individual­s in a variety of positions to deliver the program to Albertans. Interested applicants can find out more about the jobs by clicking on the careers tab at ecofitt.ca.

In addition to the Residentia­l No-Charge Energy Savings Program, Energy Efficiency Alberta will be offering other opportunit­ies this year to help Albertans save money and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, including:

• Residentia­l and Commercial Solar Program (launched Feb. 27, 2017 Rebates to help Albertans tap solar resources).

• Residentia­l Retail Products Program.

• Business, NonProfit, and Institutio­nal Energy Savings Program.

Further informatio­n about these initiative­s will be shared on efficiency­alberta. ca as it becomes available.

Revenue from the carbon levy will provide the funds for rebates and incentives for families and communitie­s to invest in energysavi­ng appliances, solar panels and retrofits of homes and buildings.

 ?? Photo submitted to The McLeod River Post ?? Homeowner Rihanna McPhee checks the pressure of her new shower head that is included in the new energy efficiency program.
Photo submitted to The McLeod River Post Homeowner Rihanna McPhee checks the pressure of her new shower head that is included in the new energy efficiency program.

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