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Okâch – Îyethkabi Oûgitûbi: Pioneering Energy Efficiency and Sustainability in Cold Climates at the Banff Community Pavilion
Located in Banff National Park, the Okâch – Îyethkabi Oûgitûbi pavilion sets a new benchmark for sustainable, energy-efficient, and accessible infrastructure in cold climates. Designed in collaboration with HSS Design Build and the Town of Banff, this low-carbon, high-performance facility highlights how public spaces can enhance community well-being while minimizing environmental impact. The state-of-the-art pavilion…
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Solar PV Incentive Program
Energy consumption from the grid is Banff’s largest source of greenhouse gas emissions. The national park municipality has quickly become a national leader in solar, including what was until recently the largest system in the Bow Valley area on its Town Hall. In early 2015, Banff became Canada’s first municipality to offer a production incentive (feed-in tariff) for solar PV. The town…
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