US EditionAlberta planning to power some of its jails with solar energy
Solar installations at five Alberta correctional facilities aim to cut energy costs by $1 million annually and offset about 80% of energy use, officials said.
- Alberta intends to equip half of its correctional facilities with solar energy systems, according to a recent procurement notice.
- This initiative follows a 2023 seven-month moratorium and new rules restricting solar and wind project approvals across the province.
- The solar arrays are expected to offset about 80 per cent of each site's energy use and save approximately 1 million dollars annually.
- Michael Kwas said via email the province’s solar budget ranges from 10 million to 50 million dollars, with two jails near Edmonton and three near Calgary chosen.
- The project could position Alberta as a pioneer in Canada for powering jails with renewables while encouraging expansion of solar arrays on provincial buildings.
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