Alberta..... we be green too

While Alberta may be known for producing dirty ol' oil, we should be proud of the green efforts we're making. Like the Drake Landing Solar Community (DLSC) in Okotoks for example.

This is a master planned neighbourhood of 52 homes that has integrated Canadian energy efficient technologies with solar energy. The DLSC is heated by a district system designed to store abundant solar energy underground during the summer months and distribute the energy to each home for space heating needs during winter months. The system is unprecedented in the World, fulfilling 90% of each home’s space heating requirements from solar energy and resulting in less dependency on limited fossil fuels. DLSC Highlights:

• The largest subdivision of R-2000 single family homes in Canada, each 30% more efficient than conventionally built homes.
• A first in the world, 90% of residential space heating needs will be met by solar thermal energy.
• A reduction of approximately 5 tonnes of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions per home per year.