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Carbon Dioxide Reduction Edmonton (CO2RE)

 

Carbon Dioxide Reduction Edmonton (CO2RE) is our community-wide initiative, developed by the community, for the community. Our aim is to permanently reduce local greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. These emissions are linked to climate change. Our goal is to reduce GHG emissions in Edmonton from 1990 levels by up to 20% by the year 2020.

Whether you're a resident or company, we have tips and resources on how to reduce your environmental impact.

Find out more about CO2RE and our strategic direction.

What's New

Small Business Eco Challenge Winners Announced

Last month, the City celebrated the environmental actions of small businesses with the second annual Small Business Eco Challenge.

Congratulations to the winners:

  • Earth Legacy Inc: sustainable landscape designer
    Category: 1-10 employees
  • Manasc Isaac Architects: architects, engineers and interior designers
    Category: 11-50 employees
  • B&B Demolition: interior demolition of commercial retail space as well as residential, commercial and industrial sectors
    Category: 51-100 employees

Insulation Rebate Results

The City of Edmonton and Climate Change Central (C3) insulation rebate program ran from April 1, 2011 to September 30, 2012. Here are the results:

Types of Insulation Upgraded

Number of
Households
Attic Insulation

1,176

Wall Insulation

279

Foundation Insulation

306

Header Upgrades

205

Environmental Benefits (Emission & Consumption Avoidance)

Greenhouse Gas Emissions tonnes

2,351

Natural Gas GJ

37,238

The greenhouse gas emissions avoided through these energy efficiency upgrades are equivalent to removing 461 passenger vehicles from the road for one year!

Other Programs & Events

Housing Opportunities Program for Edmonton (HOPE)

The City is launching Housing Opportunities Program for Edmonton (HOPE), a new home repair program for qualifying-income homeowners living in designated priority neighbourhoods. This includes an energy-efficiency component to help homeowners reduce energy bills and improve home comfort.

Greener Days Calendar

For a list of environmental events happening in and around the city, check out the Greener Days calendar. You can also add your own environmental event!

Alberta Solar Municipal Showcase

Edmonton partnered with Climate Change Central and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities to install solar panels and track the energy generation. Find out more about the Alberta Solar Municipal Showcase.

For more information:

Carbon Dioxide Reduction Edmonton (CO2RE)

Suite 750, Tower I Scotia Place
10060 Jasper Avenue NW
Edmonton, Alberta   T5J 3R8

Telephone

In Edmonton: 311
Outside Edmonton: 780-442-5311
Email co2re@edmonton.ca
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