Heather MacKenzie
@heathermacken.bsky.social
Executive Director of Solar Alberta & President of the Blatchford Community Society.
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Calling all builders, solar installers, realtors, renovators, and more! Get expert tips along with great examples of solar installer and green builder partnerships. Register here: buff.ly/PcG4yBs #ABSolar #YYCHomes #YEGHomes #AlbertaHomes
January 27, 2026 at 7:03 PM
Calling all builders, solar installers, realtors, renovators, and more! Get expert tips along with great examples of solar installer and green builder partnerships. Register here: buff.ly/PcG4yBs #ABSolar #YYCHomes #YEGHomes #AlbertaHomes
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The 2026 Solar Show is a great time to become a Solar Alberta Member. Enjoy a 20% discount off membership during the week of the 2026 Solar Show: buff.ly/qb23nvq #ABSolar
January 27, 2026 at 8:30 PM
The 2026 Solar Show is a great time to become a Solar Alberta Member. Enjoy a 20% discount off membership during the week of the 2026 Solar Show: buff.ly/qb23nvq #ABSolar
Register by 11am and I'll see you at noon today!
Registration is open until 11am for today's session. Have you been thinking about going solar? Solar 101, as part of our 2026 Solar Show, will review how solar works, how to find an installer, the impact solar can have on your electricity bill, financing options, and more. Register: buff.ly/Zh4uWOV
January 27, 2026 at 4:12 PM
Register by 11am and I'll see you at noon today!
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Do you already have a solar array and want to know how to optimize it? This 2026 Solar Show panel will talk about solar-specific pricing plans, monitoring your home-made electricity usage, and reducing your electricity consumption to speed up the return on your investment.
Register: buff.ly/HknYNDP
Register: buff.ly/HknYNDP
January 27, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Do you already have a solar array and want to know how to optimize it? This 2026 Solar Show panel will talk about solar-specific pricing plans, monitoring your home-made electricity usage, and reducing your electricity consumption to speed up the return on your investment.
Register: buff.ly/HknYNDP
Register: buff.ly/HknYNDP
Tomorrow!
Tomorrow! Have you been thinking about going solar? Solar 101, as part of our 2026 Solar Show, will review how solar works, how to find an installer, the impact solar can have on your electricity bill, financing options, and more.
Visit our website to register: buff.ly/Zh4uWOV
Visit our website to register: buff.ly/Zh4uWOV
January 26, 2026 at 11:43 PM
Tomorrow!
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Stephanie Westlund has been a microgenerator for 4 years and also works as Solar Alberta’s Education Lead. On Jan 28 at 12pm as part of an expert panel, Stephanie will talk about ways to reduce your energy use after you have a solar array to maximize your ROI: buff.ly/kah5HxG #ABSolar
January 26, 2026 at 11:01 PM
Stephanie Westlund has been a microgenerator for 4 years and also works as Solar Alberta’s Education Lead. On Jan 28 at 12pm as part of an expert panel, Stephanie will talk about ways to reduce your energy use after you have a solar array to maximize your ROI: buff.ly/kah5HxG #ABSolar
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I've reached out to all Canadian companies listed here to ask if they intend to continue working with ICE:
Hootsuite
Roshel
Garda
Jim Pattison Developments
I've also reached out to @anitaoakvilleeast.bsky.social's team for comment on export permits for Canadian sale of armoured vehicles to ICE.
Hootsuite
Roshel
Garda
Jim Pattison Developments
I've also reached out to @anitaoakvilleeast.bsky.social's team for comment on export permits for Canadian sale of armoured vehicles to ICE.
Drop the names of any Canadian companies you’ve seen working with ICE in the comments.
I’m aware of Gardaworld, Roshel, Hootsuite.
Would love to gather any and all other names.
I’m aware of Gardaworld, Roshel, Hootsuite.
Would love to gather any and all other names.
January 25, 2026 at 10:01 PM
I've reached out to all Canadian companies listed here to ask if they intend to continue working with ICE:
Hootsuite
Roshel
Garda
Jim Pattison Developments
I've also reached out to @anitaoakvilleeast.bsky.social's team for comment on export permits for Canadian sale of armoured vehicles to ICE.
Hootsuite
Roshel
Garda
Jim Pattison Developments
I've also reached out to @anitaoakvilleeast.bsky.social's team for comment on export permits for Canadian sale of armoured vehicles to ICE.
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It's not too late to get tickets to hear Paula McGarrigle, President and CEO of Solas Energy, speak on what’s new and what’s changed in the processes to develop large-scale (larger than 5 MW) solar projects in Alberta: buff.ly/kah5HxG #ABSolar #SolarPower
January 23, 2026 at 7:02 PM
It's not too late to get tickets to hear Paula McGarrigle, President and CEO of Solas Energy, speak on what’s new and what’s changed in the processes to develop large-scale (larger than 5 MW) solar projects in Alberta: buff.ly/kah5HxG #ABSolar #SolarPower
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Did you know that the Clean Energy Improvement Program for residential property is available in 25 municipalities? If you're interested in greening your home, gather your questions and join an expert panel on February 26th at 12pm. buff.ly/iKhVHzu #ABSolar #AlbertaHomes
January 23, 2026 at 12:01 AM
Did you know that the Clean Energy Improvement Program for residential property is available in 25 municipalities? If you're interested in greening your home, gather your questions and join an expert panel on February 26th at 12pm. buff.ly/iKhVHzu #ABSolar #AlbertaHomes
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The St. Albert Gazette interviewed Heather MacKenzie, Solar Alberta's Executive Director on our 2026 Solar Show (Jan 27-30) and solar's growth: "Alberta has gone from getting maybe 100 to about 1,000 new solar installations each month in just a few years." Read more: buff.ly/t0Ntbq5 #ABSolar
January 23, 2026 at 2:30 PM
The St. Albert Gazette interviewed Heather MacKenzie, Solar Alberta's Executive Director on our 2026 Solar Show (Jan 27-30) and solar's growth: "Alberta has gone from getting maybe 100 to about 1,000 new solar installations each month in just a few years." Read more: buff.ly/t0Ntbq5 #ABSolar
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Justin Smalley is a University of Alberta Engineering grad and solar energy enthusiast. On Jan 28 at 12pm, he’ll talk about how microgenerators can calculate their self consumption, why they might want to do that, and tips/tricks to reduce the payback period for a solar array.
buff.ly/kah5HxG
buff.ly/kah5HxG
January 23, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Justin Smalley is a University of Alberta Engineering grad and solar energy enthusiast. On Jan 28 at 12pm, he’ll talk about how microgenerators can calculate their self consumption, why they might want to do that, and tips/tricks to reduce the payback period for a solar array.
buff.ly/kah5HxG
buff.ly/kah5HxG
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Solar farms were once a booming business in Alberta, but there is now a high level of regulatory and policy uncertainty in Alberta's renewables industry. Join Pembina's Jason Wang and the Business Renewables Centre’s Margret Nellissery to learn more.
Register: buff.ly/HknYNDP
Register: buff.ly/HknYNDP
January 22, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Solar farms were once a booming business in Alberta, but there is now a high level of regulatory and policy uncertainty in Alberta's renewables industry. Join Pembina's Jason Wang and the Business Renewables Centre’s Margret Nellissery to learn more.
Register: buff.ly/HknYNDP
Register: buff.ly/HknYNDP
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Join Eric Smiley next week to learn what batteries are currently on the market, how the technology is changing, new types of batteries that are coming, and how the Canadian Electrical Code rules have changed with respect to battery energy storage.
Cost: $50
Register: buff.ly/HknYNDP
Cost: $50
Register: buff.ly/HknYNDP
January 22, 2026 at 8:02 PM
Join Eric Smiley next week to learn what batteries are currently on the market, how the technology is changing, new types of batteries that are coming, and how the Canadian Electrical Code rules have changed with respect to battery energy storage.
Cost: $50
Register: buff.ly/HknYNDP
Cost: $50
Register: buff.ly/HknYNDP
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I guess I do think if you participated in the arrest of a five-year-old you are probably just fundamentally incompatible with society. That you are not a safe person for humanity to be around, generally
January 22, 2026 at 3:31 AM
I guess I do think if you participated in the arrest of a five-year-old you are probably just fundamentally incompatible with society. That you are not a safe person for humanity to be around, generally
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This guy went to work today, put a mask on, kidnapped a 5 year old child, and then used him as bait so both he and his father could be sent behind bars
January 22, 2026 at 2:13 AM
This guy went to work today, put a mask on, kidnapped a 5 year old child, and then used him as bait so both he and his father could be sent behind bars
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Solar has gone mainstream for homeowners! “There are now more than 40,000 Albertans with solar on their homes or businesses,” Solar Alberta’s executive director Heather MacKenzie told Taproot in a recent interview. Read more: buff.ly/BscuFbI #ABSolar @taprootedmonton.ca
January 20, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Solar has gone mainstream for homeowners! “There are now more than 40,000 Albertans with solar on their homes or businesses,” Solar Alberta’s executive director Heather MacKenzie told Taproot in a recent interview. Read more: buff.ly/BscuFbI #ABSolar @taprootedmonton.ca
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Do you already have a solar array and want to know how to optimize it? This 2026 Solar Show panel will talk about solar-specific pricing plans, monitoring your home-made electricity usage, and reducing your electricity consumption to speed up the return on your investment.
Register: buff.ly/HknYNDP
Register: buff.ly/HknYNDP
January 20, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Do you already have a solar array and want to know how to optimize it? This 2026 Solar Show panel will talk about solar-specific pricing plans, monitoring your home-made electricity usage, and reducing your electricity consumption to speed up the return on your investment.
Register: buff.ly/HknYNDP
Register: buff.ly/HknYNDP
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Calling all builders, solar installers, realtors, renovators, and more! Get expert tips along with great examples of solar installer and green builder partnerships. Register here: buff.ly/PcG4yBs #ABSolar #YYCHomes #YEGHomes #AlbertaHomes
January 20, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Calling all builders, solar installers, realtors, renovators, and more! Get expert tips along with great examples of solar installer and green builder partnerships. Register here: buff.ly/PcG4yBs #ABSolar #YYCHomes #YEGHomes #AlbertaHomes
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Eric Smiley, MASc, has more than 30 years of experience designing and installing renewable energy systems and teaching others to do the same. Learn what’s new and on the horizon for Battery Energy Storage Systems with Eric on Jan 29 at 9:30am: buff.ly/kah5HxG #ABSolar
January 21, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Eric Smiley, MASc, has more than 30 years of experience designing and installing renewable energy systems and teaching others to do the same. Learn what’s new and on the horizon for Battery Energy Storage Systems with Eric on Jan 29 at 9:30am: buff.ly/kah5HxG #ABSolar
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Margret Nellissery is a senior analyst with Business Renewables Centre-Canada. On Jan 29 at 12pm, hear her speak about the state of Alberta’s solar market and some of BRC-Canada’s expectations for what’s to come: buff.ly/kah5HxG #ABSolar
January 21, 2026 at 7:02 PM
Margret Nellissery is a senior analyst with Business Renewables Centre-Canada. On Jan 29 at 12pm, hear her speak about the state of Alberta’s solar market and some of BRC-Canada’s expectations for what’s to come: buff.ly/kah5HxG #ABSolar
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It's Solar Work Wednesday! Find the latest solar jobs in Alberta in one place. Check out our Job Listings for opportunities in Alberta's solar industry: buff.ly/u7Gt4B6
#SolarIndustry #SolarWork
#SolarIndustry #SolarWork
January 22, 2026 at 12:01 AM
It's Solar Work Wednesday! Find the latest solar jobs in Alberta in one place. Check out our Job Listings for opportunities in Alberta's solar industry: buff.ly/u7Gt4B6
#SolarIndustry #SolarWork
#SolarIndustry #SolarWork
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Did you know? You can donate your refund to us! We’ve partnered with SkipTheDepot — a door-to-door bottle collection service that makes refundable recycling and fundraising easier than 1,2,3! Download the app and book pickup: buff.ly/V1tqXle #YYC #YEG #Alberta
January 16, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Did you know? You can donate your refund to us! We’ve partnered with SkipTheDepot — a door-to-door bottle collection service that makes refundable recycling and fundraising easier than 1,2,3! Download the app and book pickup: buff.ly/V1tqXle #YYC #YEG #Alberta
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It's not too late to get tickets to hear Paula McGarrigle, President and CEO of Solas Energy, speak on what’s new and what’s changed in the processes to develop large-scale (larger than 5 MW) solar projects in Alberta: buff.ly/kah5HxG #ABSolar #SolarPower
January 19, 2026 at 5:02 PM
It's not too late to get tickets to hear Paula McGarrigle, President and CEO of Solas Energy, speak on what’s new and what’s changed in the processes to develop large-scale (larger than 5 MW) solar projects in Alberta: buff.ly/kah5HxG #ABSolar #SolarPower
Reposted by Heather MacKenzie
Have you been thinking about going solar? Solar 101, as part of our 2026 Solar Show, will review how solar works, how to find an installer, the impact solar can have on your electricity bill, financing options, and more.
Visit our website to register: buff.ly/Zh4uWOV
Visit our website to register: buff.ly/Zh4uWOV
January 19, 2026 at 11:30 PM
Have you been thinking about going solar? Solar 101, as part of our 2026 Solar Show, will review how solar works, how to find an installer, the impact solar can have on your electricity bill, financing options, and more.
Visit our website to register: buff.ly/Zh4uWOV
Visit our website to register: buff.ly/Zh4uWOV
Taproot did a nice feature about our upcoming Solar Show and the state of solar in AB. Check it out: edmonton.taproot.news/news/2026/01...
Advocacy group sees sunny days for rooftop solar
The more people see their neighbours installing solar panels, the more likely they are to consider it themselves, says the head of Solar Alberta as the organization prepares for its annual conference.
edmonton.taproot.news
January 16, 2026 at 8:44 PM
Taproot did a nice feature about our upcoming Solar Show and the state of solar in AB. Check it out: edmonton.taproot.news/news/2026/01...