The Six Flags Magic Mountain theme park in Los Angeles has broken ground on a 637,000-sq.ft. solar-carport that some estimate will be the largest single-site commercial solar energy project in California.

The solar panels covering the amusement park’s parking lot are expected to produce more than 12 MW of electricity, enough to meet 100% of the energy demands of the park. As part of the project, Six Flags Magic Mountain also plans to install 30 electric vehicle charging stations in parking spaces and an on-site energy storage system.

Spruce Grove is excited to announce that the Clean Energy Improvement Program (CEIP) will be launching soon! This program offers an incredible opportunity for homeowners to make energy-efficient upgrades to their homes with minimal upfront costs, helping to lower utility bills, increase property values, and contribute to a greener community.

But what exactly is the CEIP, and why should Spruce Grove homeowners be excited? Let’s explore the program’s benefits and look at its success in other areas across Alberta.

Numerous Canadians took advantage of the Green Homes Grant, which provided financial assistance for eligible retrofits such as home insulation, windows, doors, heat pumps, solar panels, and resiliency measures. The grant offered up to $5,000 in support. Although the application period for the grant has ended, Natural Resources Canada has unveiled a comprehensive overview of the grant's utilization across Canada and the types of projects it supported. Here's a snapshot of how the grant funds were distributed

• 338,904 households have successfully completed retrofits and received a grant

• 116,967 applications are currently under processing

• The average grant received per household stands at $4,499

• A total of $1.52 billion in grants have been issued to date

• 6 out of 10 homeowners opted to install a heat pump

• As of now, 194,880 heat pumps have been installed, with an expected 250,000 installations by the end of the program

The Canadian government has introduced four new refundable investment tax credits (ITCs) to support the growth of Canada's clean economy and attract investment in clean energy projects. These ITCs include the Clean Technology ITC, Clean Technology Manufacturing ITC, Clean Hydrogen ITC, and Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) ITC. They became law in June 2024 and are refundable tax credits, meaning they are treated as amounts paid by the taxpayer on account of tax. Taxpayers can generally claim only one of these tax credits for the acquisition of eligible property. Additionally, the government has proposed two additional refundable ITCs the Clean Electricity ITC and the Electric Vehicle Supply Chain ITC. These ITCs aim to incentivize investments in clean electricity projects and the electric vehicle supply chain. The bulletin provides detailed descriptions of each tax credit and relevant tax considerations.

The City of Spruce Grove is taking steps to develop a Clean Energy Improvement Program (CEIP) that would provide property owners with financing to make energy efficient and renewable upgrades (including solar panels) to their property. Property owners would pay back the loan through their regular property tax bill over the lifespan of the upgrade (or sooner if they wish).

Voltarix Group Inc. (VGI) is planning a 25 megawatt direct current (MWDC) solar power project on a privately owned greenfield site near the intersection of Golden Spike Road (RR273) and Highway 628 at the legally described address SE 28-52-27 W4M.

As Alberta phases out coal-fired power plants, the Rocktree Solar Project will contribute meaningful renewable energy to meet electricity demand on the local distribution grid. The Project will generate roughly 31,000 megawatt hours of energy, an annual power equivalent to approximately 4,500 homes and working towards Alberta’s goal of sourcing 30% of the province’s electricity from renewable sources by 2030.