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Alberta Invests $49 Million to Shape the Circular Economy and Create Low Emissions Products
EDMONTON, AB – Alberta is committing $49 million to accelerate a broad range of technologies and solutions to help accelerate the circular economy, create economic opportunity, and improve the environment. In total, 18 projects valued at $198 million in public and private investment are receiving funding through ERA’s Advanced Materials Challenge. Funding will increase the…
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ERA is Now Accepting Applications for External Reviewers to Take Part in Future Project Evaluations
Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) is expanding its roster of expert external reviewers by establishing a list of individuals with strong qualifications and expertise in science, engineering, business development, commercialization, financing, and greenhouse gas (GHG) quantification. ERA’s newest funding opportunity, the $50 million Tailings Technology Challenge, is aimed at helping reduce and manage mine water usage…
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New Members Bring Extensive Investment and Energy Policy Experience to ERA Board
Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) is pleased to welcome Sarah Applebaum and Dr. Monica Gattinger to its Board of Directors. They bring impressive accomplishments as recognized thought leaders in their respective fields of venture capital and technology innovation, and energy policy and regulation. Applebaum is a Partner at Pangaea Ventures, a leading hard tech venture capital…
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Turning Forestry Waste into Industrial Fuel
Government of Alberta invests $3 million into a new hydrogen project that will help industry create jobs, attract investment, and reduce emissions EDMONTON, AB – Alberta leads the market in developing new ways to produce low-carbon fuels and energy. By creating world-scale CCS capacity for detecting and capturing methane, Alberta continues to advance global technologies…
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Government of Alberta Invests up to $65 Million in ERA’s Annual Industrial Transformation Challenge
Funding will increase the global competitiveness of the province’s core industrial sectors EDMONTON, AB – Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) is launching its third annual Industrial Transformation Challenge, a $65 million funding competition to improve the economic competitiveness and environmental sustainability of Alberta’s industrial and natural resource sectors. Initially launched in 2022, the yearly funding call…
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Alberta Invests $7 Million to Tackle Methane Emissions in the Oil and Gas Sector
Projects show significant potential in Alberta and for export to international markets CALGARY, AB — The Government of Alberta is investing over $7 million in two projects worth more than $27 million through Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA). Funded by the province’s Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction (TIER) Regulation, these investments will help advance technologies that strengthen…
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Alberta Invests Nearly $55 Million in 15 Projects to Reduce Emissions and Increase the Competitiveness of Alberta’s Industries
EDMONTON, AB – The Government of Alberta is investing nearly $55 million towards 15 projects worth more than $156 million in public and private investment through Emissions Reduction Alberta. Supporting these innovative technologies will advance the province’s economy, boost competitiveness, and create jobs across established and emerging industries. The announcement was made by Rebecca…
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More energy production using less water
Alberta’s government is investing $2.7 million to support new technologies that will help oil and gas companies reduce water use while creating jobs and powering the world. Global energy demands continue to rise, and jurisdictions around the world are looking for responsible, reliable and secure energy. At the same time, many companies and countries are…
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Alberta Invests in Pilot Program to Improve Access to Labs for Early-Stage Emissions Reducing Technology Developers
EDMONTON, AB – The Government of Alberta, through Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA), is committing $1 million toward the new Lab Services Incentive Program (LSIP) Pilot. Funding is sourced from the Government of Alberta’s Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction (TIER) fund. LSIP aims to improve collaboration and access to lab services for early-stage clean technology developers…
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New Members Bring Extensive Experience in Sustainability and Economic Growth to Era Board
Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) is pleased to welcome Kevin Birn and Dale Swampy to its Board of Directors. Their diverse expertise and dedicated leadership in sustainability and economic growth will strengthen ERA’s mission to drive emissions reductions and foster innovation in Alberta. Based in Calgary, Kevin Birn is a recognized leader in emissions quantification and…