On November 3, Algar Geothermal relaunches its One Tomato campaign with a new focus: the next season of Alberta greenhouse growing. The tomato at the heart of the campaign stands for a practical test. Could heat from an out-of-service oil and gas well help a local greenhouse grow through Alberta’s long winter? Could it support…

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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…

Continue Reading How to Future-Proof Your Alberta Greenhouse Against Rising Energy Costs

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…

Continue Reading Is There a Business Case for Commercial Geothermal Heat in Alberta?

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…

Continue Reading The Geothermal Handshake: Why Joining CGIA is the Real Power Move for Alberta Food Producers

Existing resources. New possibilities. Alberta and British Columbia have built strong communities around energy, industry, and resource development. That history created valuable infrastructure, skilled workforces, and deep technical knowledge. However, some wells and mines now sit out of service. These assets may still carry environmental, economic, and community costs. At the same time, farms, businesses,…

Continue Reading Three Projects, One Path Forward: Turning Legacy Energy Infrastructure into New Energy Assets

Alberta’s greenhouse industry is entering an important growth phase. Hydroponic production is among the fastest-growing parts of controlled environment agriculture. It could help provide more local vegetables, create meaningful work, and strengthen food security across the province. However, every grower faces the same operating challenge: heat. Alberta’s winters demand reliable heating for much of the…

Continue Reading Hydroponic Greenhouses Are Booming in Alberta, Here’s How to Heat Them Without the Fossil Fuel Bill

A New Vision for Alberta’s Food Future Alberta has a strong agricultural identity. Our farmers produce food across a vast and productive province. However, seasonal production creates limits. Long winters can interrupt supply and raise operating costs. Global markets can also shift quickly. Weather events, transportation delays, and geopolitical tensions may affect the food Canadians…

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For generations, Alberta’s farmers have been the backbone of our province. We take immense pride in our traditional farming practices and our ability to feed families across the country. However, the modern agricultural landscape is shifting. Volatile energy prices and unpredictable weather patterns are creating new obstacles for our community. To maintain our leadership in…

Continue Reading The Farmer’s Guide to Geothermal Heating in Southern Alberta

Alberta stands at a critical crossroads. For decades, our province has served as the heartbeat of Canada’s energy industry. However, as the global energy landscape shifts, we face a dual challenge that demands immediate attention. We must address the growing number of out-of-service oil and gas wells while simultaneously securing our future food and energy…

Continue Reading Why everyone is talking about “Glass City” (and why Alberta is next)

Geothermal is officially out of the niche as Alberta and global leaders recognize always-on geothermal heat as a practical energy solution. For decades, the global conversation around renewable energy has been dominated by two main characters: wind and solar. We have seen vast arrays of panels and towering turbines rise across our prairies, and while…

Continue Reading Geothermal Is Officially Out of the Niche — Here’s Why

Alberta is at a crossroads. For decades, our province has been the engine of Canada’s energy economy, built on the hard work of local crews and a vast network of oil and gas infrastructure. But as the energy landscape shifts, Municipalities are facing a dual challenge: the rising cost of heating our community buildings and…

Continue Reading How Municipalities Can Reuse Oil & Gas Wells for Geothermal Heating in 5 Steps

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…

Continue Reading Calling All Alberta Agri-Tech Producers! Join the CGIA today!

The countdown is on, and the heat is rising! From June 7th to 11th, 2026, Calgary will transform into the global epicenter of renewable energy as we host the World Geothermal Congress (WGC2026). For those of us rooted in the heart of Southern Alberta, this isn't just another industry conference; it’s a homecoming for an…

Continue Reading Join Algar Geothermal at WGC2026 & the CGIA Booth!

For decades, Alberta has been the heartbeat of Canada’s energy sector. We have the technical expertise, the workforce, and the infrastructure to lead the world in responsible resource management. However, as we look toward a future defined by economic diversification and food security, we face a systemic challenge: how do we transition our existing assets…

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