03 Jul Alberta rinks: Get MCCAC & REC Funding for Better Ice and Lower Energy Costs
Great news for Alberta arena operators! The Municipal Climate Change Action Centre (MCCAC) is still offering funding through the Recreation Energy Conservation Program (REC)—but these funds won’t last forever.
Now is the perfect time to upgrade your ice maintenance system with REALice and benefit from both improved ice quality and significant energy savings.
✅ Why Alberta Arenas Are Making the Switch to REALice:
- Superior Ice Quality – Get clear, hard ice, without the need for extremely hot water to flood the ice.
- Energy Savings That Add Up – Many Alberta rinks are seeing 10-12% reductions in electricity and up to 79% reductions in natural gas use after switching to REALice.
- Lower Greenhouse Gas Emissions – Help your municipality meet its climate targets by reducing its carbon footprint.
- Attractive Funding Support – MCCAC CEC Program funding is still available, covering up to 75% of project costs
📍 Real Results from Alberta Rinks:
🟢 City of Leduc – Alexandra Arena
- Electricity Saved: 17,347 kWh/year
- Natural Gas Saved: 128 GJ/year
- CO₂ Emissions Reduced: 16 t/year
- Annual Savings: $8,172
- Payback Period: 2.9 years
- Funding Received: $27,855 from MCCAC
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🟢 Town of Carstairs – Memorial Arena
- Electricity Saved: 25,438 kWh/year
- Natural Gas Saved: 195 GJ/year
- CO₂ Emissions Reduced: 24 t/year
- Annual Savings: $4,095
- Payback Period: 2.2 years
- Funding Received: $27,179 from MCCAC
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🟢 City of St. Albert – Servus Credit Union Place
- Electricity Saved: 37,783 kWh/year
- Natural Gas Saved: 350 GJ/year
- CO₂ Emissions Reduced: 39 t/year
- Annual Savings: $5,209
- Payback Period: 1.9 years
- Funding Received: $29,127 from MCCAC
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✅ Take the Next Step:
There’s still time to secure MCCAC funding for your arena—but spots are limited.
👉 Get My Free Energy & Savings Estimate
