October 2026

For Alberta greenhouse operators, reliable heat is essential to year-round cultivation. It also creates exposure to energy-market changes that can complicate long-term planning. Future-proofing does not mean assuming natural gas will become unaffordable. Nor does it mean expecting a new heating option to beat today’s gas prices. It means understanding your energy needs, improving efficiency […]

Alberta greenhouse operators know how to manage heat. They also know that natural gas is familiar, available and inexpensive today. Any proposal to replace it must begin with that reality. So geothermal heat should not be sold as a cheaper option to today’s gas price. The stronger case is risk management: a potential way to

Alberta is a province defined by its resilience and its resources. For decades, we have been the engine of Canada’s energy sector, and our farmers have been the backbone of our food supply. However, as we look toward the future, we face a systemic challenge that threatens both of these pillars: the rising cost and