As we recently performed maintenance on Blatchford’s renewable energy system, this is a friendly reminder to check your heat pump to ensure it’s working as it should. System maintenance by Blatchford Renewable Energy can sometimes…
Is your heat pump running on its electric backup system when it shouldn’t be?
Learn: why you should know, signs it might be & what to do. What: Under normal circumstances, the backup heater should not be needed. Blatchford homes have an electric backup heater in place in case there’s…
2026 rates – Blatchford Renewable Energy
On Dec. 1, City Council approved the following 2026 rates for Blatchford Renewable Energy customers, which are identical to 2025 rates. 2026 rates are effective Jan. 1, 2026 – Dec. 31, 2026 2026 Rates Townhouse…
Blatchford District Energy Sharing System wins two international awards!
Blatchford wins FIDIC outstanding project of the year In addition to winning an Award of Merit at the 2023 Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC) Project Awards back in August, Blatchford’s Neighbourhood District Energy System –…
10 reasons why district energy sharing is good for Blatchford homeowners
Did you know the Blatchford neighbourhood’s entire heating and cooling needs are met by recycled, shared energy? Here’s why that’s good news for homeowners. 1. Save on expensive air conditioning One system takes care of…
Government of Canada grant to bring more renewable energy to Blatchford
We’re excited to share that Blatchford’s District Energy Sharing System (DESS) is receiving a $23.7M grant through the Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program (SREPs). Listen: Blatchford on CBC Radio Christian Felske, City of…
Important Notice RE: Heat Pumps in Homes
Planned infrastructure work in the community resulted in a temporary power outage to the community’s Energy Centre. This power outage has been resolved but it may have triggered the heat pumps in the homes to…
Blatchford community wins Federation of Canadian Municipalities award
Since 2001, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Sustainable Community Awards showcases and celebrates environmental initiatives and sustainability trailblazers in municipalities across Canada. Blatchford is the winner of their Neighbourhoods award. This award category recognizes…
District Energy Sharing System 101
Blatchford Renewable Energy is helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the community by delivering shared, renewable energy to homes and businesses through a community-wide District Energy Sharing System. Sounds great, right? But how exactly…
Tapping into a renewable energy source right under our feet.
To help achieve Blatchford’s goal to be a carbon-neutral community that uses renewable energy, a District Energy Sharing System will provide environmentally-friendly heating, cooling and hot water to homes and buildings. But how are we…