Energy-efficient lighting upgrade receives provincial funding

The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) has received $260,000 in funding from the Government of Alberta through the Municipal Climate Change Action Centre’s (MCCAC) Community Energy Conservation Program (CEC Program).

The funding will support a retrofit lighting project at Vista Ridge All Seasons Park to improve energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

The project includes the installation of modern, energy-efficient lighting technology designed to reduce long-term energy consumption and operational costs at the municipally owned facility. The Municipality is working with the Vista Ridge Recreational Association to complete this project.

“This investment demonstrates how even small-scale infrastructure upgrades can have meaningful impacts when it comes to energy efficiency,” said Toni Elliott, acting director, Community Services, Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo. “We’re thankful to the Government of Alberta and our partners at the MCCAC for their continued support in helping municipalities lead climate action on the ground.”

This project is part of the CEC Program’s efforts to help Alberta municipalities improve the energy performance of their facilities.

The Municipal Climate Change Action Centre is a partnership of Alberta Municipalities, the Rural Municipalities of Alberta, and the Government of Alberta.

Funding for the Community Energy Conservation Program was provided by the Government of Alberta.

Learn more about the CEC program.

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