A new electric ice resurfacer is expected to save money for Foothills County and improve air quality for users at the Scott Seaman Sports Rink.
With grant support, Foothills County purchased an electric Olympia Millennium E Ice Resurfacer that produces zero exhaust and replaces an outdated propane-fueled machine that had been in use at the rink, Foothills County said in a press release on Mach 25.
A $50,000 rebate toward the machine’s $1780,00 purchase price came through the Municipal Climate Change Action Centre’s Electric Vehicles for Municipalities (EVM) program. Lower operational costs, improved air quality and improved safety are expected as a result of the purchase, Foothills County said.
Reeve Delilah Miller said Foothills County is looking forward to using the new machine.
“With zero exhaust and the lower costs, it will be a vast improvement for all who visit this facility,” Miller said.
Sean Murphy, manager of arena operations, said grant support is appreciated.
“This will help reduce our carbon footprint and provide better air quality for all users,” Murphy said.
The Municipal Climate Change Action Centre is a partnership between Alberta Municipalities, the Rural Municipalities of Alberta and the Government of Alberta. It provides funding to municipalities and community-related organizations to help lower energy costs, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve climate resilience.
