Albertans sought respite during record-hot July. Spike in electricity use suggests they found AC

Alberta households have historically been slow to adopt air conditioners to cool their homes. But with four cities in the province hitting hottest-ever temperatures last month, that might be changing.

Albertans sought respite during record-hot July. Spike in electricity use suggests they found AC
A man wearing shorts lies in a shallow spray pool outside with water splashing around him and people in bathing suits in the background.

Alberta households have historically been slow to adopt air conditioners to cool their homes. But with four cities in the province hitting hottest-ever temperatures last month, that might be changing.