Municipalities

Sustainable development is development that meets the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs.
~The Brundtland Report 1987

Whether your municipality is in the process of developing your sustainability plan or is further down the path of implementing it, sustainability is on everyone’s agenda.  Some municipalities have adopted the Natural Step framework to sustainability whereas others have customized their own approach.  Either way, working towards your community’s vision can be inspiring and full of opportunity and at the same time, it can feel complicated and overwhelming.  Where do you begin?

At KCP Energy, our focus is the municipal market.  We understand the sustainability process and are here to help you move your plan into action with innovative solar solutions.  Solar energy is an integral part of sustainability and KCP has an experienced team of professionals dedicated to delivering the right solutions to your local government.

KCP understands that solar education and awareness is essential in obtaining the required buy-in for its successful adoption.  To that end, KCP effectively communicates the value of solar to all of the stakeholders: council, administration and the public.

Solar is the fastest growing energy technology in Canada and it makes sense why:  it is a sustainable, clean, renewable energy that helps reduce green house gas emissions while at the same time lowering your reliance on fossil fuels, reducing your monthly costs and providing price protection against volatile fossil fuel prices.  Not to mention, solar is a proven, low maintenance technology. If that is not enough to interest you, there are many federal and provincial grants available that you may qualify for.

Municipalities have become the catalysts for change with respect to sustainability and the environment.  Solar projects are an excellent way to showcase your community spirit, to lead by example and to engage the public.   These endeavors allow a community to rally together around a worthwhile initiative whether it is at the pool, fire hall, arena or affordable housing project. 

Municipalities & KCP Energy are Transforming Communities through Sustainability

 

  • There is no better feeling than having a bath from water heated from the sun.   I would recommend this system and KCP energy to anyone looking to make a difference in reducing their energy consumption.  ~ Sara Renner
  • It feels great to harness the power of the sun and see the temperature gauge rise on a sunny day.  Geoff did a great job installing the system and answering all of my questions: he is a real professional.  ~ Thomas Grandi
  • The Town of Canmore is committed to The Natural Step and our overall Environmental sustainability.  Town Council recognized the opportunity to showcase alternative energy technology while benefiting from the long term cost savings ~ Roderick de Leeuw, General Manager of Community Infrastructure, Town of Canmore
  • Geoff at KCP was very responsive to the initial planning and final design of the system.  We have continued a program of retrofits on other Municipal buildings and are excited about the long-term potential of these systems. ~ Roderick de Leeuw, General Manager of Community Infrastructure, Town of Canmore
  • KCP makes it easy and convenient for municipalities to utilize solar energy as a viable energy alternative.
    ~ Sally Caudill, Communications & Environmental Care Coordinator, Town of Canmore
  • Starting now, our operating budget is going to be positively affected because we’re going to be paying less for energy. Any place where we can identify a cost savings, utilizing solar, we’re proceeding with it.
    ~ Lloyd Smith, Facility Operations Supervisor Town of Canmore
  • We recently completed our first Solar system on one of our multi-family projects in Canmore and we couldn’t be happier with Geoff and the people of KCP. Very easy people to work with and they provide a system that I feel has great value.
     ~ Doug Protz, Vice President Elk Run Homes
  • Solar thermal pushed the project to a Built Green Platinum level.
    ~ Peadar O’Rian, VP Operations Riverdale Homes
  • The Town of Canmore has worked with Geoff Domenico and KCP Energy for several solar projects.
    ~ Sally Caudill, Communications & Environmental Care Coordinator, Town of Canmore
  • Our building standards and personal expectations in today’s world are extremely high and we feel going solar is not only innovative, but it is the responsible thing to do.
    ~ Doug Protz, Vice President  Elk Run Homes
  • For our project KCP Energy delivered superior customer service by providing a professional assessment of our needs and opportunities, and then delivering and installing a top quality system.
    ~ Marlo Raynolds, Home Owner
  • I think this is a great project [Solar Hot water at Canmore Rec Centre Arenas], obviously for a lot of reasons, but the truth is, the thing I really like about this is it’s a real practical day-to-day application of solar.
    ~Ron Casey, Mayor Town of Canmore
  • KCP has made it possible for our municipality to move closer to sustainability by incorporating solar energy into several of our facilities.  
    ~ Sally Caudill, Communications & Environmental Care Coordinator, Town of Canmore
  • All three of these [higher efficiency domestic water heating boilers, heat recovery ventilators and solar-powered domestic hot water system] will allow us to walk the walk…and there is a really good chance for us to achieve a Built Green gold at a minimum Built Green silver (certification)
    ~Rod de Leeuw, Manager of Community Infrastructure Town of Canmore
  • The reason we chose to use Solar on our Caffaro Fusion building at 702-4th Street in Canmore is that we like the idea of trying to not only innovate, but to try and help preserve some of mother nature’s natural resources.
    ~ Doug Protz, Vice President Elk Run Homes
  • We chose to go with KCP Energy because their solar thermal solution met our needs. I feel it is up to all of us to do our part for future generations.
    ~ Peadar O'Rian, VP Operations Riverdale Homes
  • Solar is a renewable resource that needs to be utilized now that this technology is available to us.  Building homes and adding innovation to our homes through energy efficient products such as high efficient furnaces, high efficient hot water tanks, Energy Star appliances and high efficient windows just doesn’t seem like enough.  
    ~ Doug Protz, Vice President Elk Run Homes
  • Excellent economic and environmental return on our investment.
    ~ Marlo Raynolds, Home Owner
  • This combination [higher efficiency domestic water heating boilers, heat recovery ventilators and solar-powered domestic hot water system] will dramatically reduce our environmental footprint and provide long-term savings on energy consumption, isolating us from rising energy costs and allowing us to be a leader. 
    ~Rod de Leeuw, Manager of Community Infrastructure Town of Canmore

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