C3 Media Releases 2011



21/12/2011 Albertans want to be more energy efficient at home: survey

 Upfront costs and know-how are barriers for some

  • 81 percent of households say saving energy at home is a priority
  • 62 percent cite a lack of money to purchase energy-saving measures as a significant barrier
  • 65 percent of households are willing to pay more for additional residential energy-efficiency programs
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05/12/2011 C3 to use environmental award to run tire-pressure energy-efficiency program in Alberta

Pump it Up enabled by Shell Canada

Alberta energy-efficiency advocate C3 said today it will use a $25,000 environmental grant from Shell Canada for community-level programs next year to encourage drivers to check their vehicle tire pressures regularly and keep them inflated to manufacturer-recommended levels.

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28/11/2011 C3 encourages Alberta commercial vehicle owners to access government rebates before year end

Alberta commercial vehicle owners have until year end to access tens of thousands of dollars in provincial rebates for installing aerodynamic and fuel-efficient technologies that will cut operating costs and curb greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.   ...more

20/06/2011 C3 Wins Emerald Award

C3 is aglitter after their Emerald Award win in Edmonton. And this particular emerald was awarded at no environmental cost.

Distinguished judges decided that C3's collective actions went "above and beyond" preserving and enhancing the environment.   ...more

21/03/2011 Clothes Washer rebates end March 31

Edmonton... The $100 ENERGY STAR® clothes washer rebate offered to Albertans through the provincial energy efficiency consumer rebate program will end as of March 31

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