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  • Calgary’s Renewable Diesel Program

    Reducing emissions from heavy-duty vehicles is a major challenge for municipalities. In Calgary, more than 1,200 medium and heavy-duty vehicles support essential services such as road maintenance, waste collection, and public safety. Many of these vehicles rely on diesel and must operate reliably in cold weather, making it difficult to transition quickly to zero-emission alternatives….

  • From Forest Residues to Zero-Emission Adipic Acid

    Adipic acid is a  building block of Nylon 6,6, used in products from textiles to automotive components and electronics. Conventional production releases nitrous oxide, a greenhouse gas nearly 300 times more potent than carbon dioxide CO2, generating millions of tonnes of emissions globally each year. OzoneBio, a Calgary-based, woman-founded clean technology company, has developed a first-in-the-world process to produce adipic acid from…

  • First Nation Ecopreneur Partners with Oilsands Mines to Reduce Emissions and Water

    Reducing emissions in large industrial operations goes beyond what happens on-site. Many environmental impacts come from everyday services and supply chains that support operations, including processes that use large amounts of water and energy but often go overlooked. Askiy Mat Service Inc., an Indigenous-owned company founded by a member of Mikisew Cree First Nation, is…

  • Mother Earth Environmental Services | Integrative and Wholistic Environmental Consulting

    Indigenous communities often face barriers to accessing trusted environmental services, while gaps remain in Indigenous representation, local environmental monitoring capacity, and the transfer of Indigenous Knowledge between generations. At the same time, environmental changes are impacting the health of lands, waters, and traditional cycles and systems. Mother Earth Environmental Services is addressing these challenges through…

  • Wood Fibre Prefabricated Exterior Energy Retrofits: Addressing Operational and Embodied Carbon Emissions in the Built Environment

    Most of the buildings that will exist in 2050 have already been built, and many are energy inefficient. Improving their performance is essential, but rebuilding them entirely can create new emissions through construction. HSS Design Build is addressing this through a prefabricated retrofit system that improves building performance from the outside. Using detailed scans, the…

  • Decarbonizing Heavy-Duty Transportation Through Hydrogen-Diesel Innovation

    Heavy-duty vehicles play a critical role in transportation, construction, and industry, but they are also a significant source of greenhouse gas emissions. Many fleets rely on diesel equipment with long lifespans, and replacing these vehicles with low-emission alternatives can be costly and slow, creating a barrier to immediate emissions reductions. Diesel Tech Industries is addressing…

  • Clean Energy Improvement Program

    For many homeowners and businesses, the upfront cost of energy efficiency upgrades can be a challenge. Improvements like insulation, solar PV systems, or heating system upgrades often require a significant investment even though they can lower energy bills and improve comfort over time.  The Clean Energy Improvement Program (CEIP), administered by Alberta Municipalities, offers a flexible way…

  • Home Upgrades Program

    For many lower-income households in Alberta, high energy bills are driven by older, inefficient homes that are expensive to heat and maintain. These households face a disproportionate energy burden, often spending a higher share of their income on utilities while lacking access to the capital required for upgrades. Without the means to make upgrades, energy…

  • The SunRise: A Sustainable Solar-Powered Landmark Transforming Downtown Edmonton

    Cities across Alberta are home to aging buildings that were not designed with energy efficiency or sustainability in mind. Replacing these structures can be costly and carbon-intensive, while leaving them unchanged can limit their usefulness and impact on surrounding communities. The SunRise reimagines what is possible through the transformation of a former office tower in…

  • Energy Efficiency in Cold Climates, Proven Possible: Banff Okâch – Îyethkabi Oûgitûbi

    Designing energy-efficient buildings in cold climates presents a unique challenge. Long winters, high heating demands, and the need for durable materials can make it difficult to reduce energy use while maintaining comfort, air quality, and accessibility in public spaces. The Okâch – Îyethkabi Oûgitûbi pavilion in Banff addresses this challenge through a high-performance, all-electric design…