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Announcing $5 million in funding for a new transformative energy storage technology
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Project showcases technology that stores energy in water underground to compliment renewable energy projects Edmonton, AB – Taking a step towards reliable renewable energy in Alberta, Quidnet Energy and Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA), with funding from the Government of Alberta, launched an ambitious project to develop an ultra-low-cost multi-gigawatt (GW) geologic energy […]
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$33 million announced to advance technology innovations in Alberta’s agriculture, agri-food, and forestry sectors
EDMONTON, AB – Using drones to help reforest remote boreal environments. Reducing methane emissions from cattle by up to 90 per cent through feed additives. Leveraging artificial intelligence to optimize energy usage at a pulp mill. These are three of 17 technology innovations that will receive funding from the Government of Alberta through Emissions Reduction […]
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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 […]
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Investment in new technologies aims to reduce pipeline emissions
For immediate release EDMONTON, AB – The Government of Alberta has announced nearly $2 million in funding to help accelerate the adoption of new technologies—electrification, artificial intelligence, machine learning—that can significantly reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the pipeline transportation of Alberta’s natural gas. Funds will be provided to Gazoduq Inc. through Emissions Reduction Alberta […]
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Support for businesses to create jobs and cut emissions
ERA’s new $55 million Energy Savings for Business Program now accepting applications EDMONTON, AB – Emissions Reduction Alberta’s (ERA) Energy Savings for Business Program is now accepting applications for projects that create skilled jobs, boost investment, and cut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in small- and medium-sized industrial and commercial facilities. The program, with up to […]
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Oil sands emissions intensities drop
EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCE UPSTREAM GHG EMISSIONS EDMONTON, AB – A new report concludes that when Alberta specific data is used, upstream GHG intensity numbers of oil sands production pathways are 14 to 35 per cent lower than previously published in Masnadi et al. Emerging technologies assessed in the study can further reduce upstream Steam […]
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Announcing a new partnership with Export Development Canada
ERA and Export Development Canada (EDC) have signed a Trusted Partner Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The agreement streamlines support for innovators by providing simplified access to multiple streams of funding and support. The agreement allows EDC to refer projects to ERA for funding through the Partnership Intake Program. ERA can also refer projects to EDC. ERA’s […]
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Up to $150 million announced for shovel-ready projects that cut costs and emissions in Alberta
Federal and provincial joint funding opportunity targets projects that can rapidly create jobs and stimulate economic opportunities in the province EDMONTON, AB – Industrial innovation initiatives that support economic recovery and sustainability are now eligible for up to $150 million in funding. Today, the Government of Alberta announced it is funding $100 million for Emissions […]
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Up to $55 million boost for Alberta businesses to improve energy efficiency
New projects to drive economic activity, create jobs, and enable business growth EDMONTON, AB – Today, the Government of Alberta announced it is funding Emissions Reduction Alberta’s (ERA) Energy Savings for Business program targeting small- and medium-sized industrial and commercial facilities through the Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction (TIER) fund. The Provincial TIER funds of […]
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Creating jobs with green tech
From the Government of Alberta website More emissions reduction projects will now be possible thanks to funding from the industry-supported Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction (TIER) system and the federal Low Carbon Economy Leadership Fund (LCELF). Alberta’s government is using up to $280 million from the TIER system and LCELF to fund three Emissions Reduction […]
