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The Aberra family is already making plans for the carbon levy rebate it expects to receive next year from the provincial government.

Naomi Aberra calculates the family of four, who live in Edmonton’s McCauley neighbourhood, will get a cheque of about $360.

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“We have a basement suite that we rent out, and all of the appliances down there are a little bit outdated,” said Naomi. “We have a fridge or we also have an older oven that we could put the money toward to get some more efficient appliances.”

That response drew a smile from Alberta Environment Minister Shannon Phillips, who used the Aberras’ front yard Wednesday to reveal more details about rebates to offset higher costs for lower- and middle-income consumers to fill up their cars and heat their homes under the new carbon levy taking effect Jan. 1, 2017.

“This will help them save money in the future and reduce the amount of greenhouse gas the family produces,” Phillips said. “We expect many Albertans will make these types of choices.”