Getting a new energy-efficient fridge or replacing an old dishwasher may not seem exciting, but it really isn’t about the fridge. Energizing Spaces powered by ENMAX has been transforming communities through new energy-efficient appliance since 2015, and we know that a fridge is rarely just a fridge.
Check out these incredible community stories from our 2025 Grant Recipients:
Keeping Cool with the Calgary Lawn Bowling Club
The sport of Lawn Bowling is a wonderful, low-impact activity that offers fantastic social opportunities. However, those hot Calgary summer temperatures can make hydration a real challenge for players.
To ensure their members stay cool, the Calgary Lawn Bowling Club relies on portable water coolers. The issue? Their clubhouse refrigerator lacked a freezer compartment! This meant they struggled to keep a steady supply of ice available during peak summer heat.
Thanks to Energizing Spaces powered by ENMAX, the Calgary Lawn Bowling Club was able to purchase a stand-alone freezer!
This essential addition is a game-changer for staying cool on those hot days. Beyond providing plenty of ice, the freezer allows the club to safely store extra snacks, and the club can now offer frozen snacks for their youth participants throughout the season.
More than Just Amenities: Monterey Park Community Association
Monterey Park Community Association serves hundreds of families in their quiet northeast corner of the city. While they are full of heart and passion, their community center was in dire need of some basic upgrades to keep up with the changing needs of their community. The centre’s aging appliances – most over a decade old – were constantly breaking down. Their inefficiencies and the rising costs of repairs were costing the centre more money each month. While they considered purchasing a new fridge and the other appliances the centre needed, their limited financial resources had to be used on the centre’s essential infrastructure. With an older building that constantly needs repairs and upgrades, the community association’s ability to offer programs and services has diminished. Energizing Spaces powered by ENMAX stepped in to provide them with new, high-efficiency appliances. Thanks to this grant funding, the centre saw reduced operating costs, boosted the centre’s rental potential, and is helping the community association revive vital community programming, including food programs.
The new fridge, freezer, microwave and clothes dryer represent more than just amenities; they are helping Monterey Park rebuild community spirit. These essential upgrades support religious gatherings, cultural celebrations and recreational activities, while allowing Monterey’s dedicated volunteers to focus on reengaging their community, and enhancing existing services.
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