Alberta announces almost $60 million in funding to 28 projects worth $280 million that will advance the hydrogen economy in the province
Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) and Alberta Innovates to administer the funds The Government of Alberta, through Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) and Alberta Innovates, is committing $57 million in technology and innovation funding for 28 projects to advance a hydrogen economy, reduce emissions, and create jobs in Alberta. Projects cover the spectrum of hydrogen production, storage,…
Government of Alberta invests over $33 million through Emissions Reduction Alberta to reshape how energy is transported, managed, and used
EDMONTON, AB – The Government of Alberta is investing $33.7 million in 13 projects through Emissions Reduction Alberta’s (ERA) Reshaping Energy Systems funding competition. These projects, valued at approximately $88 million in public and private investment, focus on technologies that will reduce emissions and contribute to a more flexible and sustainable energy grid in Alberta.…
Government of Alberta Investing Nearly $23 Million to Support Advanced Carbon Fibre, Storage, and Energy Efficiency Technologies
EDMONTON, AB – ERA is committing $22.8 million from the Government of Alberta’s Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction (TIER) Fund to eight projects worth $272 million in public and private investments. This funding will help develop and demonstrate technology solutions that produce carbon fibre from Alberta’s bitumen, demonstrate battery storage at a hydroelectric dam, utilize waste…
ERA is now accepting applications for external reviewers to take part in future project evaluations
Emissions Reduction Alberta is seeking to expand 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 quantification. These external reviewers will be considered for future project proposal evaluation teams. A detailed Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is now…
NEW BOARD CHAIR ANNOUNCED FOR EMISSIONS REDUCTION ALBERTA
Respected energy expert Kelly Ogle has been appointed as the new Board Chair of Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) by the Government of Alberta. His two-year term is effective November 1, 2023. Ogle is a serial entrepreneur, scholar, and published author. He is currently the Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, Co-Managing Director…
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)…
