Natural Gas Utility

The County is working with Versorium Energy in the hopes of constructing and operating a 5 Megawatt natural gas power plant near Kitscoty.  Read the recent article in the Meridian Source below

ALBERTA GAS CO-OPS MANAGERS' GROUP - RIDE FOR LEGENDS

The Kids with Cancer Society provides unique, vital programs and services free of charge to children and families residing in Alberta. They are a not-for-profit organization deriving revenue solely from fundraising and donations. COVID-19 has affected Kids with Cancer’s ability to raise funds with events such as the Ste. Anne Gas Co-op KWCS Golf Tournament cancelled for a second year in a row. And sadly, kids are still getting cancer, and families still require assistance through this life-altering journey.

The Alberta Gas Co-ops Managers’ Group – Ride for Legends has supported KWCS for many years and we are fortunate to be able to support this organization once again in 2021. Beginning on June 21, 2021, Gas Alberta Inc. Chairman – Len Spratt and County of Vermilion River Gas Utility Director – Louis Genest, will ride 160 km from Kehewin Cree Nation to the County of Vermilion Gas Utility Shop. From that point Len will continue on his  over 1,000 km ride across Alberta raising funds for KWCS.

The County of Vermilion River is asking for your support of the Ride for Legends and this important Alberta organization.

Donations can be made online at: https://kwc.akaraisin.com/ui/rideforthelegends or through the United Way

Learn about KWCS at their website: https://www.kidswithcancer.ca/

View the full Ride for Legends route at: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Mt5xcAW25aUvi6EP9

NATURAL GAS VEHICLE REFUELING STATION

After a successful  pilot project that began with 2 and has now grown to 8 CNG trucks, the County is proceeding with conversion of its entire light-duty fleet, and construction of a publicly accessible CNG Refueling Station.  We have obtained 50% funding for construction of the Station from Natural Resources Canada, and are pursuing additional funding from other initiatives targeting GHG reductions including Emissions Reduction Alberta and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities.

Since 2018, the County CNG fleet has reduced fuel costs by $80,000. Conversion of the entire County light duty fleet to CNG, in conjunction with construction of the CNG Refueling Station, is projected to provide the County with 15-year net savings of over $600,000 and reduce our light vehicle emissions by 25%.  The public CNG Refueling Station will allow private fleet and vehicle owners to access the benefits of CNG vehicles.  Stay tuned for details or contact us any time for information on CNG vehicle opportunities for you or your business.

FEDERAL CARBON LEVY

Effective January 1, 2020 the Federal Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act will come into effect in Alberta, resulting in a carbon levy charged on fuel and combustible waste. As a result, the County Natural Gas Utility will be required to charge a $1.05/GJ Carbon Levy beginning in January and will increase to $1.576/GJ effective April 1, 2020. An information circular pertaining to Carbon Levy on Natural Gas will be included with the December Gas Bills, and more information can be obtained HERE

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