District energy needs a boost
Show notes
We look at the future of the downtown district energy system, which might not be that bright. Plus, Buffalo Crossing is the proposed new name for Government Centre LRT station.
- (00:00) - Introduction
- (02:15) - Ad: Winterval
- (03:33) - How downtown district energy works
- (06:42) - Three options for downtown district energy
- (09:35) - River Crossing and Exhibition Lands
- (12:08) - The case for long-term investment
- (18:56) - Lessons from Vancouver-area utilities
- (21:23) - Ad: Affordability Futures
- (21:58) - The proposed Buffalo Crossing LRT station name
- (28:20) - The ETS merchandise shop
- (33:10) - Close
Here are the relevant links for this episode:
Downtown district energy
- Taproot Edmonton on uncertain funding for the downtown district energy system
- City of Edmonton's district energy overview
- Nov. 4 infrastructure committee agenda and attachments on downtown district energy
- Taproot Edmonton's overview of the three options for the downtown system
- Episode 366 on Indigenous engagement in Rossdale with Kisha Supernant and Miranda Jimmy
Buffalo Crossing LRT station
ETS merchandise
This episode is brought to you by Winterval. The free, all-ages street party takes over 104 Street downtown on Nov. 21 from 4-8pm. Dress for the weather and come out for DJs, Santa photos, roving performers, food and drink specials, and giveaways from downtown businesses.
This episode is also brought to you by Affordability Futures, an initiative of End Poverty Edmonton. Edmonton's living wage is $22.65 an hour. What can we do to close the gap between minimum wage and what people need to get by? Bring your ideas to The Future We Can Afford on Nov. 19 from 4:30-7:30pm at the Pendennis Building. Register for free.
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