Enmax Energy has begun installing renewable energy systems for
residential consumers across Alberta with funding from the Climate
Change and Emissions Management (CCEMC) Corporation. The CCEMC
allocated roughly $14.5 million to Enmax to partially fund the
installation of 9,000 residential renewable energy systems. The
systems include both solar photovoltaic and wind power technologies
which will produce electricity for household consumption, while
returning excess electricity to the grid. The installations are
expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 600,000 tonnes
CO2-equivalent. In addition to the GHG reductions, the visibility
of the installations could spur further residential renewable
energy development. The CCEMC's support will contribute to
immediate and direct GHG reductions, while facilitating innovative
energy use solutions for Albertans.
More information on the Enmax program can be found here: http://www.generatechoice.ca/
Patrick Stratton, Student-at-Law
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