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a Municipal Energy efficiency assistance program
The ME first! program was launched in September 2003 by Alberta Municipal Affairs and Alberta Environment in support of the Alberta government's action plan on climate change. ME first! is a four-year, $100 million interest-free loan program administered by Climate Change Central that is designed to help municipalities:

  •  achieve energy savings;
  •  reduce greenhouse gas emissions; and
  •  replace conventional energy sources with renewable or alternative sources.
  • Application information is available in the Resource Kit or by contacting Climate Change Central. Project ideas, complementary funding sources and examples of successful ME first! applications are located in the What's New and Related Links sections below.
    Fred Walter
    (403) 517-2734 or 1-866-609-2700
    FINAL application deadline
    december 1, 2006
     
    what's new

    News Release - Fall 2006
    Lethbridge Complex Reduces Energy Use
    Bonnyville Producing Heat From Making Ice

    Archive

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    Innovative Fire Hall Douses High Energy Cost
    The SolarBee: A Solar Sci-fi Fantasy
    Arena Controls Offer Cool Savings
    resource kit

    ME first! Program Guidelines
    ME first! Application Form
    Sample Application
    Application Attachment Template
    Borrowing By-Law Template
    Debt Limit Worksheet
    Energy Audit Refund
    Partnership Council Resolution Templates
    Innovative Project Criteria
    Frequently Asked Questions
    2002 Official Population List
    related links

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