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Development of Regenerated Cellulose from Hemp Biomass
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Lacombe Biorefinery
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Project Wheatland
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Lacombe Biorefinery
The Lacombe Biorefinery project was designed to produce high-grade organic fertilizer and renewable natural gas (RNG) from animal by-products and carcasses. Funded through ERA’s Continuous Intake Program and announced in 2020, the project planned a full-scale commercial operation, diverting organic waste emissions from landfill, onsite burial and onsite manure lagoons, all of which release harmful
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Upcycling discarded lime waste stream
This project proposed a process to recover lime waste from the Lantic Inc Sugar Beet Factory and upcycle it into precipitated calcium carbonate (PCC), to reduce greenhouse gases (GHGs) emitted through the energy-intensive traditional process of removing and refining lime. Funded through ERA’s Circular Economy Challenge and announced in 2023, the PPC from the lime
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Co-Locating Natural Gas and Indoor Agriculture for Alberta’s Future
Sustainitech proposed a demonstration of their Indoor framing complex powered by natural gas. This project was funded through ERA’s Natural Gas challenge, announced in 2020, and planned to utilize the technology to grow culinary herbs, reducing emissions through the fuel efficiency of the onsite natural gas generators. The funding relationship was ultimately cancelled in 2022.
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Shell Alberta Bioenergy Project
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Growtec
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Diversification of VL Energy PEMS in the Agricultural Sector
Transforming agriculture has always been challenging, particularly with the need for efficient and cost-effective emissions monitoring. VL Energy’s innovative project, ES-PEMS, provides a transformative solution, enabling farmers and agricultural businesses to precisely track emissions, optimize energy use, and meet environmental regulations. The project also promotes rural power independence and resilience by fostering sustainable agricultural practices.
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Evaluation of reduced enteric methane emissions in beef cattle using a novel vaccine at research farms in Alberta
Testing a novel inoculant designed to target methane-producing bacteria in cattle with the aim of reducing methane generation from the digestion process.
