4 Alberta communities get $25.6M in federal home energy retrofit funds
Lethbridge Mayor Blaine Hyggen said the federal funds will help more than just homeowners.“This investment will give our residents an advantage when it comes to being sustainable-minded citizens,” Hyggen said Monday.
“One unique and value-added bonus for Lethbridge is that 20 per cent of this funding is dedicated to supporting affordable housing providers. This means some of the most vulnerable members in our community will get to experience improved facilities, and those that provide them will get to upgrade their properties to offer a more comfortable space to their clients.”
Of the $25.6 million going to the four municipalities, Calgary will receive $15 million, St. Albert gets just more than 5 million, Lethbridge will receive $3.8 million, and $1.6 million was earmarked for Canmore.Kenney extends gas rebate for eligible Albertans – Jul 6, 2022 Each municipality will be able to set up lending programs to help homeowners with retrofits to their home to make them more energy efficient. Homeowners will be able to repay the cost of the home energy projects through a charge on their property tax bills.Gondek said details are still being worked out for Calgary’s program, expecting to launch by the end of the year.
St. Albert Mayor Cathy Heron was not in attendance, as St. Albert city council was in session on Monday.
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