The City of Grande Prairie has completed proactive energy efficiency upgrades at the Grande Prairie Curling Centre, improving energy performance while supporting the long-term operation of this well-used community facility.
The City had identified that the Curling Centre’s furnaces were at the end of their life cycle and due for replacement. The Community Energy Conservation Program provided funding for an energy audit in 2023, which provided the independent confirmation required to move the project forward and apply for retrofit funding.
With support from the Community Energy Conservation Program, six new energy-efficient furnaces were installed at the Grande Prairie Curling Centre in October 2025. These upgrades improve overall energy efficiency at the facility and support more cost-effective operations over time.
“Investing in our community facilities is about more than upgrading equipment. It is about making sure the places people gather and connect continue to serve Grande Prairie well into the future,” said City of Grande Prairie Mayor Jackie Clayton. “By taking a proactive approach to energy efficiency, we are finding practical ways to manage costs responsibly and keep well-used spaces like the Curling Centre in great shape for our community.”
The furnace replacement project received $23,975 in Community Energy Conservation Program funding, covering 50 per cent of the total project cost. The City also received $7,075 in program funding in 2023 to complete the energy audit, covering 50 per cent of the audit cost.
This project aligns with City Council’s Strategic Plan by advancing innovative efficiencies and supporting economic readiness through responsible infrastructure investment. The upgrades also support quality of life by helping maintain well-used community facilities.
About the Community Energy Conversation funding
The Community Energy Conservation Program provides financial rebates to municipalities to help identify energy-saving opportunities and implement retrofit projects in municipally owned facilities. The program supports energy audits that guide investment decisions, as well as retrofit project rebates that help municipalities improve energy efficiency, reduce energy costs and lower greenhouse gas emissions.
The funds are made possible through The Municipal Climate Change Action Centre which is a partnership of Alberta Municipalities, the Rural Municipalities of Alberta, and the Government of Alberta. Funding for the Community Energy Conservation Program was provided by the Government of Alberta.