ATCO Gas has a long history of being an active corporate citizen in the communities we serve, work and live in. Each year we work with different organizations to bring some of our flagship programs to your community.
ATCO Gas is committed to the protection and stewardship of the environment. This strongly held value is embedded in our staff training, reflected in our corporate decision making, and integrated into our business strategies. Our Environmental Policy outlines this commitment and our Environment Operating Principles incorporate practices that limit greenhouse gas emissions.
ATCO Gas collects meter readings and uses this measurement information to calculate how much natural gas has been used each charge period. Our company passes this information to your retailer, along with our delivery charges and your retailer passes these costs on to you.
Pipe fusion ceremony during the opening of the Airdrie Operations Centre
ATCO Gas delivers safe, reliable, cost-effective natural gas to Alberta -- and has since 1912. That's why we say we're "Alberta-made". An investor-owned, rate regulated utility, ATCO Gas helps to build communities across the province because our people live, work and volunteer in the communities we serve.
Being aware and prepared is the focus of Emergency Preparedness Week May 6-12, 2012. ATCO Gas works with a number of communities across the province to increase awareness of the importance of individual emergency preparedness. Having an emergency kit that will help you be self-sufficient for 72 hours is encouraged. Find out what basic supplies you should have in your emergency kit.
On May 3, 2012, Calgary held the Kick Off for Emergency Preparedness Week. There was a kick-off media event to promote Emergency Preparedness Week in the Calgary region and promote Disaster Alley information.
On May 7, 2012, Edmonton had a Kick Off for Emergency Preparedness Week. The Media Launch as at Hawrelak Park at 10:00 a.m. View the pictures on Flickr.
On May 9, 2012, three teams will each be teamed up with an ATCO Blue Flame Kitchen economist to help prepare a three course meal without heat or power. This will be featured on Breakfast Television in Edmonton from 7-9 a.m.
On May 12, in Edmonton, Get Ready In The Park will be held at Hawrelak Park, presented by Edmonton’s emergency response community including ATCO Gas. The event allows emergency response agencies to demonstrate how they are prepared to work with the citizens of Edmonton in the event of a crisis and how Edmontonians can get ready for a major emergency.
ATCO Group is a worldwide organization of companies engaged in Utilities, Energy, Structures & Logistics and Technologies. More information about ATCO can be found on its website at www.atco.com.