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Alberta Utility Deferral Update

In This Together – Utility Deferrals Available to Assist Albertans

We all know someone who has been laid off, seen their work hours cut significantly, or had to shut the doors of their small business because of COVID-19. In response to this, the government has asked all energy retailers in the province to offer Albertans, who are in serious need of financial help, the option to defer all or a…

Oil, gas, wind, and solar together are the next generation Alberta energy equation, says solar installer

By: Deanna McArthur

The fate of solar rebate programs in Alberta are still undecided as the new UCP government continues to review and assess programs funded by the now defunct carbon tax. 

A local solar installer says there’s no reason why the solar industry shouldn’t continue to grow and receive support. 

“If you look at what the new government identified as their key priorities –…

Learn about how an young Alberta couple built a home on the prairies that can almost be heated with a hair dryer.

By: Deanna McArthur

At first glance, Chelsah Thomas seems like your everyday Albertan. The 34-year-old new mother lives in Red Deer with her husband Jesse, who has a background in construction. 

Together, they built the home of their dreams, set against the river valley and surrounded by a thick patch of deciduous trees. 

It only takes about five minutes with Chelsah before you get a…

Join Park Power at the Solar Knowledge is Power 2019 Trade Show in Edmonton, AB.

On Saturday April 6, 2019, join Park Power at the 2019 Solar Trade Show presented by the Solar Energy Society of Alberta. in Edmonton at NAIT.

Park Power is proud to be an Equinox Sponsor of this FREE Solar Trade Show and we will be 1 of 50 interactive booths exhibiting at the show. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn from leading pros about renewable and energy efficient practices at…

New free software helps Albertans dive into renewable energy.

There’s no escaping the topic. You read about it in the news, experts are talking about how renewable energy will change the way we power our lives, and now, there are even rebates from the government available.

Whether its by sunlight, wind, or geothermal heat, renewable energy has the ability to reduce a consumer’s carbon footprint as well as their utility bill.

With installation…

Residential Battery Storage… is this “Thee” Disruptive Technology?

As governments around the globe continue to promote solar PV, the next market to show strong growth in coming years will be the storage market. We asked Terry Rendflesh for his views and to share his thoughts on “time shifting”; where storage can be charged during periods of high solar PV output and discharged later, often during peak demand periods. We hope you find this of interest and value.

The City of Calgary’s Cash Cow Needs Wrangling.

Problems and Solutions: We are all in for a rough time ahead in the energy sector. If you understand the problems, the solutions may be easier to digest. Albertans are resilient, yet at the same time we need our political leaders to make tough decisions and spend our tax dollars wisely.

Everyone knows the harsh reality, that in Calgary, unemployment runs high. Over 25% of the office space in…

You asked, we listened!

  Good news! If you own a smart phone, we have a new credit card pre-payment option for you to take advantage of. Now you can earn reward points by pre-paying your electricity and natural gas bills. 

  We are proud to announce that customers, in addition to using pre-authorized debit, now have the ability to use Mastercard to submit pre-payments on their account, thanks…

November 1, 2018 marked 5 years since Park Power launched onto the Alberta utilities market.  First as an electricity only provider and now offering natural gas and green energy to Albertans as well.  As with most entrepreneurial journeys, these past 5 years have had their ups and downs but I am happy to say that my journey continues as Park Power continues to grow.

To mark this milestone I…