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Canada pledges CAD23.7M for clean energy in Edmonton
Canada is moving toward a more reliable and efficient energy future by increasing generation capacity to provide more affordable , reliable , and clean energy to homes and businesses when and where they need it . Investing in clean energy projects and supporting communities to become affordable , sustainable places to live are critical to delivering good jobs and unlocking economic opportunities . The Honourable Randy Boissonnault , Minister of Employment , Workforce Development and Official Languages and the Member of Parliament for Edmonton Centre , on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson , Minister of Energy and Natural Resources , announced CAD 23.7M through the Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program ( SREPs ) for the City of Edmonton ’ s district energy system in the neighbourhood of Blatchford . This project will create an additional 13.1 MW of heating and 12.3 MW of cooling capacity to the existing District Energy Sharing System ( DESS ) to help accommodate development and growth within the community . The total project value is CAD 79.2M , with the remainder being provided by the City of Edmonton . Blatchford is a carbon-neutral community being developed on the site of the decommissioned City Centre Airport in Edmonton . The project will improve the efficiency and reliability of Blatchford ’ s electricity supply . It will also reduce impacts on peak electricity demand and cut greenhouse gas emissions by providing reliable , renewable heating and cooling energy . This project includes installing an additional heat pump to increase heating and cooling capacity , extending the neighbourhood ’ s distribution piping network , and designing and building a new Sewer Heat Exchange Energy Centre , generating heating and cooling energy for the growing community .
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Chart wins best practice award
Chart has been named a winner of the 2024 Enlightened Growth Leadership Best Practices Awards . This prestigious accolade honours companies that have successfully integrated sustainable practices into their business models , leading the way in both innovation and social responsibility . This year ’ s winners have shown outstanding leadership in sustainability , from minimizing carbon footprints and championing renewable energy to advancing health care and ensuring responsible resource use . Their efforts reflect a deep commitment to creating a sustainable and equitable world . The selection process for these prestigious awards involves a rigorous evaluation using a proprietary eight-step methodology . This includes indepth research , comprehensive analysis , and benchmarking against critical performance indicators such as growth excellence , ‘ innovating to zero ’ initiatives , and advancements in the customer value chain . Frost & Sullivan ’ s global think tank examines how these companies contribute to the global economy and the future of our planet . Chart was specifically recognized for its impressive reduction in greenhouse gas emissions against the targets ; the growth excellence through strategic inorganic and organic investments ; and the technological innovation and continuous improvement that support its mission of providing customers with solutions across the Nexus of Clean™ - clean power , clean water , clean food , and clean industrials .
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