Edmonton Leads the Way in Developing Alternate Sources of Power

(firmenpresse) - EDMONTON, ALBERTA -- (Marketwire) -- 06/07/12 -- Edmonton Economic Development Corporation in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada has four operating divisions to include economic development, tourism, the Shaw Conference Centre, the Edmonton Research Park, as well as being a joint partner with TECEdmonton. At EEDC our key areas of focus, life sciences, financial services, energy, advanced technologies, advanced education and tourism.
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Edmonton leads the way in developing alternate sources of power including mining landfills for methane to produce electricity, turning organic waste into bio-fuel and developing concept homes that will generate as much power as they consume.
Edmonton Economic Development Corporation (EEDC) provides leadership in economic development, markets Edmonton as a must-see destination, manages the Shaw Conference Centre and Edmonton Research Park, and acts as a stakeholder in TEC Edmonton, a joint venture with the University of Alberta. For more information, visit . Learn more about Edmonton through the stories of people who've experienced it at .
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Datum: 07.06.2012 - 18:04 Uhr
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