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

Sustainable Works: Public Launch

Join us at the public launch of Sustainable Works:

Wednesday, November 18, 2009
7:30-9pm
St. Theresa's Catholic Parish (7508-28 Avenue)

For more information, see the poster.

Sears Canada offering $150 home energy evaluation rebate

As a partner in the ecoENERGY Retrofit – Homes initiative, Sears Canada will rebate $150 of the cost of a home energy evaluation in the form of a credit toward the purchase of ENERGY STAR®-qualified products.  

Phone Sears at 1-866-878-1283 or visit Sears Home Central for details.

CO2RE Rebate Update

CO2RE's $500 furnace rebate has concluded. Edmonton residents who had an ecoENERGY audit done on or before May 22, 2009 still qualify and have until September 30, 2009 to complete their post-retrofit evaluation ('E' evaluation) in order to receive this rebate.

For information on the status of your rebate, please call 311. (Note: the rebate is part of the ecoENERGY process so no application form was required.)

Other rebates are available through:

See items below for more information.

Provincial Rebates 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.

ecoENERGY Rebate Update (Federal Program)

Changes effective March 30, 2009, (on or after your 'E' evaluation or post evaluation):

  • There is a 25% increase to all ecoENERGY rebates
  • You are still eligible for up to $5000 from the ecoEnergy program rebates available for high efficiency furnaces at 92% or higher efficiency ratings
  • You can now re-apply into the ecoENERGY program for an additional 18 months (or until March 31st, 2011) after your post-evaluation ('E' evaluation) completion date

For more Information:

ecoENERGY Rebate Guide
ecoENERGY FAQ

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.

Ongoing Programs & Events

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).

New Home Builder Rebate - Application Form Available
CO2RE is offering new home builders an incentive to achieve LEED, Built Green™ or R-2000 certification. This program encourages builders to go above the minimum Alberta Building Code standards and incorporate "green" building practices.

Don't forget the application form!

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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