The Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program (SREPs) Indigenous-Led Clean Energy stream (ILCE) is dedicated to increasing meaningful and equitable Indigenous participation in the clean energy transition through the support of Indigenous-led clean energy projects. More information about this EOI process can be found on the SREPs Indigenous-led Clean Energy Stream web page. Deadline to apply is January 31, 2025.

​The Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) has released a guidance document supporting best practices for Geothermal Heat Distribution Pipelines.

Please see here for more details.

On November 25, 2024, Premier Danielle Smith, Minister Rebecca Schulz, John Redfern of Eavor Technologies, John Gorman of Halliburton and other stakeholders, including London Hillyer of CanGEA, gathered at the Canadian Energy Museum near Leduc for the announcement of a $50 million Government of Alberta investment to fund the activities of the Alberta Drilling Accelerator (ADA).

With CanGEA, the Canadian Association of Energy Contractors (CAOEC), and Eavor Technologies on the steering Committee, the ADA will spur innovation in various drilling industries-- including geothermal.

“Alberta has the resources and expertise to become a world leader in geothermal innovation. The Alberta Drilling Accelerator will be a beacon for collaboration and the development of made-in-Alberta geothermal technologies that advance global energy security and carbon neutrality.” Said John Redfern.

To watch the press release and read more about it, please see here. 

Join AEE Alberta members and friends at the coming Calgary District Energy centre tour, mixer and expert panel on November 28, 2024 from 3 pm. The tour will be guided by Ikem Mbeledogu senior staff engineer at Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure Plc, the owner and operator of the Calgary district heating system. The expert panel will discuss challenges and opportunities of district energy in Alberta

Panel Speakers:
-Anouk Kendall, President, Decentralised Energy Canada (DEC)
-Michael Manarovici, DE Strategy Implementation Lead, City of Calgary
-Jason Grabinsky, Development and Innovation Lead, Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure Plc
-David Papillon, Area Engineering Manager of Sustainable Infrastructure, Johnson Controls
-Gary Saskiw, Mechanical Engineer and DE Systems Designer, FVB Energy Inc.
Moderator: Cheska Ronquillo, P.Eng, President, Association of Energy Engineers Alberta Chapter


More Information: Click Here. 

Recent elections in October have resulted in a narrow one seat-majority government for the NDP in British Columbia and a fifth consecutive Saskatchewan Party majority in Saskatchewan. 

CanGEA looks forward to ongoing dialogue with elected representatives of all stripes. We congratulate all returning MLAs on their re-election and all new MLAs on their new role. We emphasize the bi-partisan appeal of geothermal energy, and that its unique ability to support environmental stewardship, sustainable development, and energy security is of great benefit to constituents of various backgrounds and ideologies.