Revenue use of carbon levy debated in Alberta
The province will consult industry and individuals on how carbon levy funds can lower energy bills and create jobs. Environment Minister Shannon Phillips announced a panel to study incentive programs after summer consultations with industry power producers and municipalities. Local officials note the HotSmart energy conservation program has issued 13 000 rebates totaling 4 million since 2008 to help upgrade appliances furnaces and insulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmonton
Environment
Shannon Phillips
Jaret Dickie
Energy program aims to cut consumer costs and carbon levy
Local officials highlight focus on lowering energy bills and aligning programs with the province plan to maximize value for customers. They stress urgency in finalizing details to benefit households and reduce emissions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickie
Canadian natural gas prices to dip then rise through 2018
The National Energy Board expects Canadian natural gas prices to fall from around US$2.70 in 2015 to US$2.50 this year, then climb to US$3 in 2018 as storage fills and demand shifts. A warm winter kept demand down and storage near 82 percent, with producers likely cutting output before October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calgary
United States
National Energy Board
Paul Mortensen
NEB
North America
Kris Zack
Desjardins Capital Markets
U.S
Crescent Heights faces dirty water issue in local pipes
Residents on 15 Street NE report iced tea colored water and rusty sediment in hot water tanks while Grayson Mauch of environmental utilities outlines ongoing engineering work and analyses to set priority for the 62 kilometre citywide program costs cited at about 270 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crescent Heights
Grayson Mauch
Diane Sain
City
Sains
Ernest Sain
Mauch
Also Mentioned on This Page
Medicine Hat News
Collin Gallant
CollinGallant
Urday
Spartan
Peggy
Chloe Gould
Fire Department
St. Louis
Lions Park
YMCA
the Canadian Press
Canada
Gillian Slade
Mhn
The
G. Irving
City Opinion Sports Classifieds
Cross
Nation
West World
Southland
Southlandvw.com
Mhmalisale
Southlandkia
Ernest