New Community Generation Program

November 22, 2018

Thanks to a new $200 million investment by the Government of Alberta, communities can now develop their own renewable energy projects.The new initiative will support installation of local small-scale renewable energy projects such a wind, biomass, hydro or solar. The program will be open to neighbours, community groups, municipalities, agricultural societies, rural and urban co-ops, universities, schools, Indigenous communities and other groups. Approximately $50 million from the investment will be allocated to supporting community generation projects in areas where coal-fired electricity plants are being phased out.

“The future is not found – it’s made. Albertans want to be leaders in renewable energy and community generation will ensure local participation and benefits. This program opens doors to exciting new small-scale projects while supporting communities as they seek sustainable ways to meet their energy needs.”
Shannon Phillips, Minister of Environment and Parks and Minister responsible for the Climate Change Office.