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Municipal Electricity Generation Program
County of Newell receives over $383K in provincial funding for solar micro-generation system
May 21, 2026 | 2:36 PM
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The Government of Alberta is providing $383,200 to the County of Newell for a solar-powered micro-generation system at the county’s administration and shop facilities through the Municipal Climate Change Action Centre’s Municipal Electricity Generation Program.
The ground-mounted solar photovoltaic system will generate about 558,000 watts of electricity, enough to offset power use at the county’s main administrative complex.
With a total project budget of just under $1 million, this investment represents a significant step toward reducing operating costs and improving long-term energy sustainability for the County.
Construction is expected to begin in the summer or fall of 2026.
