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Over the coming months, as the province continues to trundle along the path set by its climate leadership plan, the government will dole out free or low-cost LED light bulbs and low-flow shower heads.

It’s part of the energy efficiency portion of the plan, along with appliance rebates for consumers, non-profits and businesses.

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Right now that work is being overseen by the six-member board of Energy Efficiency Alberta, a Crown corporation created specifically to figure out the programs that will most benefit Albertans.

Funded by cash from the carbon tax that kicked in Jan. 1, Energy Efficiency Alberta will also head up small-scale renewable energy programs.

Speaking at the Alberta Energy Efficiency Alliance Conference Tuesday morning, Environment Minister Shannon Phillips outlined the $648 million the province will put toward energy efficiency programs over the next five years.