Our Impact

12/01/26

Meet the First SEMI Participant: Convega Energy Ltd.  

Last year, at a Starbucks in Country Hills, Calgary, Rob Lockwood, President of Convega Energy Ltd., walked through the doors to meet Andrew Bennett from Enerva Energy Solutions. He grabbed a coffee, got out his pen, and, to Andrew’s delight, signed up to be the first participant in ERA’s Strategic Energy Management for Industry (SEMI) […]

08/12/25

Century-old Lethbridge Iron Works moulds a more sustainable future

Lethbridge Iron Works Co. Ltd. has been an important link in Alberta’s manufacturing sector since 1898. After attending an informational webinar last year, they signed up for SEMI.

28/10/25

For the Otipemisiwak Métis Government, Energy Efficiency is Rooted in Community

The Otipemisiwak Métis Government knew their aging buildings needed an upgrade—not just for energy efficiency, but for the well-being of their Citizens.

To improve their environmental sustainability and meet community needs, the Otipemisiwak Métis Government signed up for ERA’s Strategic Energy Management for Industry (SEMI) program.

06/10/25

Saving Energy in Wastewater Treatment

In this interview with EPCOR Water Services, we spoke to Qing Zhang, Climate Change Specialist, and Ranti Oyedepo, Project Manager, about EPCOR’s new ultraviolet (UV) wastewater disinfection system upgrade and how SEMI is helping utility providers achieve their sustainability goals.

29/08/25

Alberta’s First and Only Paper Mill Plans to Upgrade Equipment

The first and only paper mill in the province, Alberta Newsprint Company (ANC), uses over 1% of Alberta’s total electricity consumption. That’s a massive emissions impact, but this mill is stepping up to reduce its footprint.

01/08/25

Alberta Company Optimizes Energy to Build Compostable Alternatives to Plastic

Among the fields and forests of Drayton Valley, Alberta, BioComposites Group is building a sustainable solution for the agriculture industry. The company repurposes hemp stalk, a waste material from farms, into a 100% compostable natural fibre used for construction, vehicles, and agriculture.

03/07/25

What is an Energy Management Information System?

We spoke with Ian Ignatiuk, Solutions Consultant at Spartan Controls, about the benefits of energy management information systems (EMIS) for Alberta facilities. Ian breaks down how using an EMIS can optimize your energy, track specific equipment, and reduce costs.

26/06/25

Harbour Environmental Embraces Energy Management

Harbour Environmental is one of the first companies in Canada to separate hydro-vac slurry—a mixture of gravel, sand, water, and other minerals—into reusable byproducts. This year, they signed up for SEMI.

29/05/25

Lethbridge Trailer Manufacturer Aims for Zero Emissions

When Southland Trailers was founded in 1980, reducing emissions was not part of the cultural zeitgeist. But as the company’s operations have grown, so have their environmental goals.