The Alberta Green Economy Network (AGEN) brings together labour, NGO, green business and First Nations partners to advocate for policies that support a transition to a low-carbon economy.
Check out the many organizations offering information and services related to climate change.
Ethelo
| Public Engagement, Research
Ethelo is an online and offline engagement solution that educates and empowers municipalities across Canada to gather input regarding planning for sustainability projects. By using features such as real-time GHG calculators, difficulty scores, and financial restraints, the Ethelo platform turns Municipal Carbon Budgeting into a design simulation that anyone can engage with, and because of the platform’s patented consensus building technology, everyone is a winner.
Decentralised Energy Canada
| Energy, Innovation & Financing, Professional Association, Training & Credentials
Decentralised Energy Canada is a national industry association dedicated to the appropriate development of decentralised energy. Members include startups, entrepreneurs, corporations, and market leaders. DEC is Canada’s market access hub for the decentralised energy sector and provides training for those seeking to develop onsite energy solutions.
Alberta Utilities Commission
| Energy, Government
The Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) regulates the utilities sector, natural gas and electricity markets to protect social, economic and environmental interests of Alberta where competitive market forces do not.
Biological Carbon Canada
| Agriculture, Non Profit
Alberta-based non-profit society working to enhance the global competitiveness of Canada’s forestry and agriculture sectors. Deliver meaningful carbon reductions and removals that earn and enhance the opportunities of farmers, ranchers and foresters. This is accomplished through the adoption of technologies and management practices.
University of Alberta Future Energy Systems
| Energy, Research
The University of Alberta’s Future Energy Systems is a cross-faculty research, resources, and events focused on helping Canada transition to a low net-carbon energy economy.
Canadian Renewable Energy Association
| Energy, Non Profit, Professional Association
CanREA is the voice for wind energy, solar energy and energy storage solutions that will power Canada’s energy future. The association works to create the conditions for a modern energy system through stakeholder advocacy and public engagement. It was established in 2020 through a merger of the Canadian Wind Energy Association and the Canadian Solar Industries Association.
Alberta Ecotrust
| Innovation & Financing, Non Profit, Public Engagement
Alberta Ecotrust collaborates with a cross-section of engaged Albertans from industry, government, and the nonprofit and charitable sectors to invest in people and projects that protect the natural systems we rely on for life and prosperity. They provide grants, impact investments, and run programs to strengthen community leadership on environmental issues. Their $40 million Climate Innovation Fund accelerates urban climate solutions in Calgary and Edmonton.
Association of Energy Engineers – Alberta Chapter
| Energy, Non Profit, Professional Association
The Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) Alberta Chapter is a primary source of local training, continuous learning, employment opportunities and professional networking for energy professionals in Alberta.
Alberta Biodiversity Monitoring Institute
| Communication & Reporting, Non Profit, Research
The Alberta Biodiversity Monitoring Institute track changes in Alberta’s wildlife and their habitats from border to border, and provide ongoing, relevant, scientifically credible information on Alberta’s living resources. Their work includes the Biodiversity Management and Climate Change Adaptation Project bringing the best-possible science and knowledge to bear on the question of climate change adaptation for biodiversity management in Alberta.