Alberta Ecotrust Foundation, a charity that leads urban climate change action through their Climate Innovation Fund, is partnering with Kambo Energy Group to launch a scalable, proven solution to reduce both energy poverty and emissions. The Home Upgrades Program helps homeowners reduce their energy consumption by offering deep energy retrofits and providing energy education and mentorship free of charge to eligible families in Calgary and Edmonton.
In Calgary, the program will provide education and home upgrades to around 100 qualifying households with support from Alberta Ecotrust through the Climate Innovation Fund, Alberta Real Estate Foundation, Calgary Foundation, City of Calgary, ENMAX, McConnell Foundation, and Suncor Energy Foundation.
The City of Calgary strives to present Calgarians with an equitable future, and it is programs like this that help make these initiatives come to realization. 73% of Calgarians want us to “invest more” in Affordable Housing, and Council has made it a priority. However, the focus cannot remain on affordable housing without addressing the increased energy bills that our homeowners face. The program identifies and installs home upgrades based on each household’s unique needs, possibly including items like new windows, high-efficiency furnaces, and insulation. Upgrades are designed to reduce consumption and improve affordability as much as possible for these families.
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