Clothes Washer Rebate Program

Energy-Efficient Spray Valve Program

NRCan's ecoENERGY program ended

If you have questions regarding this program, please call ecoENERGY at toll free 1-800-O-CANADA (1-800-622-6232). Up-to-date information can be found at ecoENERGY.

Provincial Rebates Still Available

The province is investing $36 million in consumer rebates to help Albertans reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. As part of the three-year program, rebates are available to existing homeowners who improve their energy efficiency, to new home buyers who purchase energy efficient homes and to taxi operators who are transitioning their fleet to hybrid vehicles.

Eligible purchases, which are retroactive to January 1, 2009, include:

• new homes that achieve a high level of energy efficiency
• energy evaluations for homeowners to assess the current energy efficiency of their home and to measure its efficiency after home improvements are made
• efficient home heating systems, hot water heating systems, clothes washers and insulation upgrades

The rebate program will be run by Climate Change Central, a non-profit organization created in 2000 to empower Albertans to take action on climate change. For specific information on what purchases are eligible and how to apply for a rebate, visit Climate Change Central or call toll free at 1-888-537-7202. For information on the rebate, please see their announcement.

Renewable Energy – The Path to Energy Independence

Learn how to reduce your carbon footprint and your utility bills by developing your own energy independence map, determining your own energy usage and learning a wide variety of alternative energy systems, including solar power. Eight-week evening course. Registration is now open!

When: every Tuesday, May 4 to June 22 (6:30-9:30 pm)
Where: MacEwan City Centre Campus – Room 7-139
Contact: Solar Alberta

Compact Fluorescent Lightbulbs (CFLs)

Facts – ENERGY STAR^® qualified bulbs:

• use about 75 percent less energy than standard incandescent bulbs, and last up to 10 times longer
• save about $30 or more in electricity costs over each bulb's lifetime
• produce 75 percent less heat, so they're safer to operate and can cut energy costs associated with home cooling

Caution – See ENERGY STAR and CBC News for information.

Calculate your Environmental Footprint - Pledge to Go Green!

The City of Edmonton has an online footprint calculator that not only measures your carbon impact but shows you how to reduce it! Register your commitment to take actions that are good for the environment.

Still Available! $2,000 High Efficiency Furnace Rebate for Low Income Households

CO₂RE is offering a $2,000 rebate to low income households in Edmonton that install a qualified high-efficiency gas furnace through the federal Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program (RRAP). (Note: change in address and CO₂RE contact person.)

Greener Days Calendar

For a list of events happening in and aroud the city, check out the Greener Days calendar.

For more information:

Carbon Dioxide Reduction Edmonton (CO2RE)