Environmental Stewardship

ATCO is taking steps – large and small – to protect, enhance and sustain the communities where we live and work, and that includes a commitment to the environment.

One of our flagship programs, ATCO EnergySense, provides Albertans with energy efficiency advice and improvement services for their homes and businesses. Established in 2001 by ATCO Gas and ATCO Electric, ATCO EnergySense’s team of dedicated professionals helps residential and commercial consumers become more energy efficient and contribute to sustaining the environment.

ATCO has led Alberta in the construction of environmentally responsive cogeneration power plants, delivering much-needed new electricity for economic growth, in combination with reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.

We built the emissions-free hydroelectric generating plant at the Oldman River Dam near Pincher Creek, Alberta. We have also taken significant steps to reduce the emissions intensity at our legacy coal-fired plants and within our Utilities division where isolated generating sites are being fully restored.

Working with governments and other partners, ATCO seeks to be at the forefront of sustainable technologies. Several alternative energy projects are being explored, from clean coal generation to hydro power projects. In addition, our companies are nationally recognized for Greenhouse Gas Action Plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

ATCO is committed to continuous improvement and operational excellence. We invite you to read more about ATCO’s current and future environmental initiatives by reviewing the 2007 Environmental Stewardship feature posted on atco.com.