David Collyer completes second term as Board Chair
David Collyer completed his second term as Chair of the ERA Board of Directors effective September 30, 2023. Mr. Collyer was Chair of the ERA Board of Directors since October 2018. Over the past 5 years, he has helped shape the strong and strategic organization ERA is today. Since he began with ERA, Mr. Collyer…
Government of Alberta and ERA announces $40 million to accelerate commercialization of emissions-reducing technology for small and medium-sized enterprises
EDMONTON, AB – Emissions Reduction Alberta’s (ERA) launched its $40 million Emerging Innovators Challenge in support of small and medium-sized enterprises (SME’s) working to develop transformative emissions reduction technologies. This funding opportunity is made possible through the Government of Alberta’s Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction (TIER) fund. Rebecca Schulz, Minister of Environment and Protected Areas, made…
Government of Alberta and Emissions Reduction Alberta Commit $7 Million for Cenovus to Study the Use of Small Modular Nuclear Reactors in the Oil Sands
The Government of Alberta is providing $7 million in funding through Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) for Cenovus Energy to conduct a preliminary, multi-year study on whether small modular nuclear reactors (SMR) can be safely, technically, and economically deployed in Alberta’s oil sands operations. Funding will be provided through the Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction (TIER)…
New Funding to Advance Hydrogen Innovation
$50 million available for hydrogen projects EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CANADA, August 1, 2023 – The Government of Alberta is announcing $50 million through Alberta Innovates and Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) to support researchers, innovators, companies and industry to develop technologies that are critical to advancing the Province’s Hydrogen Roadmap and Natural Gas Strategy. $25 million in funding…
Government of Alberta announces over $60 million in funding through ERA to help transform the province’s industrial sectors
For immediate release EDMONTON, AB – The Government of Alberta is committing over $60 million through Emissions Reduction Alberta’s (ERA) Industrial Transformation Challenge to 14 projects worth more than $225 million to help the province’s industrial sector reduce emissions and improve competitiveness. All funding is sourced from the province’s Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction (TIER)…
Partnership in global CCUS initiative leverages international investment in three Alberta-led projects
ERA commits $3 million in TIER funds to support advances in CCUS technologies Three Alberta-led carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) projects are receiving funding as part of Emissions Reduction Alberta’s (ERA) international partnership with Accelerating CCS Technologies (ACT). ERA is committing $3 million to 3 projects worth over $11 million. Funding is sourced from…
Analysing Alberta’s Hydrogen Export Opportunity
Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) and Alberta Innovates have co-written and published a white paper titled Hydrogen as an Alberta Export Opportunity: Gap Analysis. The paper is authored by Grace Meikle (Emissions Reduction Alberta), Murray Gray (Alberta Innovates), and Dave Van Den Assem (Alberta Innovates). Some of the key takeaways include: Hydrogen as an Alberta Export…
Leaders in Business and Sustainability Join ERA’s Board of Directors
Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) is pleased to welcome two new members to its Board of Directors: Kate Chisholm and Mark Blackwell. These Alberta-based leaders with backgrounds in business and sustainability will join ERA’s current Board of Directors in providing direction and oversight to the organization. ERA’s Board helps to shape its strategy and business plans,…
Emissions Reduction Alberta announces up to $50 million to fund technology that will help reshape the province’s energy systems
EDMONTON, AB –Emissions Reduction Alberta’s (ERA) is launching a new $50 million Reshaping Energy Systems funding competition made possible through the Government of Alberta’s Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction (TIER) fund. This investment will advance technologies focused on the transport, distribution, storage, and optimization of energy use to reduce emissions, create economic opportunities, and enable…
Alberta announces $58 million for circular economy projects worth $528 million in public and private investment
EDMONTON, AB – The Government of Alberta is advancing the province’s global leadership in the circular economy by committing $58 million through Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) to projects across the province worth $528 million. All funding is sourced from the province’s Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction (TIER) fund. Producing high-quality fertilizer for farmers, recycling asphalt…
