CALGARY,
AB, Oct. 9, 2024 /CNW/ - ATCO Ltd.
(TSX: ACO.X) (TSX: ACO.Y)
Today, ATCO announced the recipients of the 2024 Community
Energy Fund. Now in its second year, this program supports
Alberta's schools, non-profits and
municipalities in their energy transition journeys.
This year, 12 deserving projects have been selected to receive
funding. The funded projects include feasibility audits, the
installation of electric vehicle charging stations, solar panel
installations and the development of an innovative hydrogen
learning tool.
One of the recipients is the Lac Bellevue and District
Recreation & Agricultural Society in St. Paul. Their ATCO grant means the society
can install solar panels and LED lighting and host energy workshops
for campground visitors.
"Through ATCO's support we're able to transform the Lac Bellevue
Ag Society Campground into a sustainable, energy-efficient
community hub," said Darren
Tymofichuk, Director of Community Engagement for the Lac
Bellevue Recreation and Agricultural Society. "By harnessing
renewable energy sources, we will reduce our environmental impact
and energy costs that will help achieve a net-zero energy facility
and leave a positive legacy for future generations."
This project aligns with ATCO's broader sustainability
objectives and our commitment to empowering communities through
renewable energy projects.
"Whether you're an individual consumer, a community group, or a
school, navigating today's complex energy world requires us to look
at the reliability, affordability and sustainability of our energy
decisions," said Wayne Stensby,
Chief Operating Officer, ATCO Energy Systems. "We're pleased
to provide financial support to these communities and community
groups implementing their great energy ideas and programs. There
were many more qualified applications than we could support, and we
encourage groups to apply or re-apply in 2025."
The ATCO Community Energy Fund will support the
following projects in 2024:
|
Organization
|
Community
|
Project
|
|
Demmitt Cultural
Society
|
Demmitt
|
Solar battery
storage
|
|
Municipal District of
Big Lakes
|
High Prairie
|
LED light conversion
for fire service facilities
|
|
Student
Energy
|
Calgary
|
Solar photovoltaic
system for a 3D-printed home on the Siksika Nation
Reserve
|
|
Sustainable Red Deer
Society
|
Red Deer
|
Feasibility study to
determine how youths can work with Indigenous Elders to explore
energy careers
|
|
The Buffalo Trail
School Division – Dewberry School
|
Dewberry
|
Land-based learning
program focused on sustainability and renewable energy
|
|
The King's
University
|
Edmonton
|
Interactive digital
learning tool for educators and students on the colours of
hydrogen
|
|
The Lac Bellevue and
District Recreation & Agricultural Society
|
St. Paul
|
Install ground-mounted
solar panels, replace outdated lights with LEDs, and run workshops
to teach campground visitors about solar energy and
conservation
|
|
Town of
Okotoks
|
Okotoks
|
Community education
program focused on reducing energy consumption and GHG
emissions
|
|
Town of
Sexsmith
|
Sexsmith
|
LED conversion for
their Public Works office
|
|
Town of Stony
Plain
|
Stony Plain
|
Install two Level 2
electric vehicle (EV) chargers
|
|
Town of Swan
Hills
|
Swan Hills
|
LED conversion for
community facility
|
|
Village of
Standard
|
Standard
|
Install a solar
photovoltaic system to offset the Village's electricity
consumption
|
To learn more about these projects, click here.
About ATCO's Community Energy Fund
Launched
in June 2023, the Community Energy Fund awards grants of up to
$15,000 each to municipalities,
non-profits and schools across Alberta. To qualify, applicants
must reside or operate within an ATCO Gas or ATCO Electric service
area in Alberta.
Applications for the Community Energy Fund will re-open
Spring 2025.
Investor & Analyst Inquiries:
Colin Jackson
Senior Vice President, Finance Operations
Colin.Jackson@atco.com
403 808 2636
Media Inquiries:
Kurt Kadatz
Director, Corporate Communications
media@atco.com
587 228 4571
SOURCE ATCO Ltd.