Our Impact

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.