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Climate Change and Emissions Management Corporation announces more than $28.1 million in funding for five new clean technology projects

admin — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 15:00:43 +0000

EDMONTON – Eric Newell, Chair of the Climate Change and Emissions Management (ccemc) Corporation has announced more than $28.1 million in funding for five new clean technology projects.

“Developing innovative technology that can reduce emissions in the oil and gas industry is paramount in achieving Alberta’s greenhouse gas reduction targets,” said CCEMC Chair Eric Newell.

Media Advisory: CCEMC to announce more than $28.1 million in funding for Carbon Capture and Storage and Greening Energy Projects

admin — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 15:00:57 +0000

CCEMC Media Advisory June 30

Climate Change and Emissions Management (CCEMC) Corporation announces more than $5.7 million in funding for six energy efficiency projects An additional $40 million available for more energy efficiency projects

admin — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 15:00:00 +0000

EDMONTON – Eric Newell, the Chair of the Climate Change and Emissions Management (CCEMC) Corporation has announced more than $5.7 million in funding for six energy efficiency projects.

Media Advisory: CCEMC to announce funding for energy efficiency projects and a new funding opportunity on June 23

admin — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 19:57:08 +0000

CCEMC-June 17 Media Advisory

Climate Change and Emissions Management (CCEMC) Corporation announces $37.5 million in funding for renewable energy projects

admin — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 15:00:32 +0000

EDMONTON – The Climate Change and Emissions Management (CCEMC) Corporation is funding five renewable energy projects, totalling more than $37.5 million.

“These renewable energy projects are important investments that help diversify Alberta’s energy base, reduce emissions, and support a growing green economy,” said CCEMC Chair Eric Newell. “These projects will reach people in Alberta’s cities, in our towns and in our rural communities. They demonstrate that Canada has the capacity and the commitment to develop clean technology that will help address North America’s climate change challenge.”……..

Media Advisory: CCEMC to announce funding for renewable energy projects on June 16

admin — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 19:03:05 +0000

June 8 Media Advisory

‘Governments agree on Green Technology Investment’ – Conference Board of Canada

admin — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 13:25:44 +0000

The following article appears in the Conference Board of Canada’s e-magazine “Inside Edge.”

Canada faces an enormous challenge: reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions while accommodating economic and population growth, and while taking our diverse geography and regional economies into account. So far, Canada has struggled to coordinate federal and provincial policies, and provinces are undertaking their own climate programs.

Continue http://www.conferenceboard.ca/insideedge/2010/June2010/june7-10-view-from-the-west.aspx

CCEMC announces $71 million in funding for clean technology

admin — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 13:00:24 +0000

EDMONTON, AB — The Climate Change and Emissions Management (CCEMC) Corporation approved investing more than $71 million in 16 clean technology projects. The projects address energy efficiency, renewable energy, greening energy production and carbon capture and storage. Project proponents have been advised and details around the projects will be announced when arrangements are confirmed and proponents indicate that they are proceeding.

“This is an important milestone for the CCEMC and for Albertans,” says CCEMC Chairman Eric Newell. “As one of the world’s leading energy suppliers, Alberta shares an obligation, indeed a responsibility, to develop renewable energy and clean technology. These projects will generate advances that not only reduce emissions but also support green jobs.”

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For additional information click here Backgrounder PDF

Funding the change that could transform our world

redadmin — Fri, 14 May 2010 19:25:52 +0000

The emerging green economy is creating a wealth of opportunities for innovative clean technologies to develop around the world – and the CCEMC is at the forefront of this new industry.

Will Alberta be the spark for this generation’s next big idea?

The Climate Change and Emissions Management Corporation received 223 Expressions of Interest, shortlisted those projects and invited thirty projects to submit complete proposals. By the submissions deadline of February 26, 2010, twenty-six proposals had been received and the final review process is now underway.

To ensure applicants fully understand the expectations of the review board, each project has been assigned an advisor to help guide them through the evaluation process. The Evaluation Committee has completed its initial review of submissions and is now meeting with each applicant for the oral presentation phase, a chance for applicants to address questions and support their written applications. The last of these presentations should be wrapping up at the end April.

At the same time, an independent team of technical experts will evaluate the written applications. Using the ProGrid^TM methodology, reports will be provided to the Evaluation Committee for consideration during the consensus meeting. (ProGrid^TM is a rigorous and objective method that is used by a large number and range of organizations in evaluating grant applications and project proposals).

To ensure that each applicant receives a balanced consideration, an independent Fairness Monitor has been appointed to oversee all stages of the evaluation process. Prior to project approvals, the Fairness Monitor will submit findings on the process to the Board of Directors.

The final stage in the evaluation process is a Consensus Meeting where all projects will be discussed, the technical and financial risk analyzed, a consensus reached, and recommendations made. The committee’s recommendations will be sent to the CCEMC Board of Directors for final review and deliberation and project approvals should be made before the end of June.

For more information on the evaluation process and project reviewer expertise, click here.

CCEMC to utilize all the benefits of Technology Fund model

redadmin — Fri, 14 May 2010 19:21:00 +0000

In April of 2010, the Conference Board of Canada was asked to compare the CCEMC with other similar technology fund business models. Part of its analysis was to examine management policies and the possible environmental and economic effects within Canada. The review has provided a broader perspective on where technology funds fit on the climate change agenda and what value they contribute to the economy.

Overall, the Conference Board of Canada found that the CCEMC’s technology fund model will make a meaningful contribution to Alberta’s environment by promoting a greener economy and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The report also suggests that new jobs will be created, Alberta’s exportable products and technologies will increase, and the Province will be better positioned to compete in the global marketplace. More specifically, Alberta is forecast to increase GDP by more than $4.8B and generate more then 50,000 person years of employment over the next five years as a result of investments in clean technology. These developments will help foster a supportive atmosphere for the development of new green technologies in Alberta.

Through an evidence-based assessment of the CCEMC’s technology fund business model, the Conference Board of Canada report confirms that the Corporation is following practical and effective methods for achieving actual and sustainable results.

Click here to download a PDF to learn more about the findings of the report.