Carbon Copy

In this episode, we sat down with Cody Brookwell, Director of Sales and Business Development at Clean Energy Fuels, to discuss how the Cummins X15N engine became a pivotal "gap-closing" moment for heavy-haulers, why the "unofficial decision-makers"—the drivers—are embracing a quieter, odourless ride, and the operational lessons learned from running 100 trucks in one of the world's most demanding environments.Learn more about this project here 

The clean tech "mini gold rush" is over — and the rules have completely changed.In this episode of Carbon Copy, Justin Riemer (CEO, Emissions Reduction Alberta) sits down with Peter Tertzakian, one of Canada's most respected energy economists and Founder of Studio.Energy. Peter breaks down why AI and electrification have overtaken environmental policy as the dominant forces reshaping clean energy investment, how Canada is caught in an economic "sandwich" between the U.S. and China, and why we keep repeating the same boom-and-bust cycles in energy technology.He also makes a compelling case for why the smartest path to emissions reduction isn't cleaning up the mess — it's preventing it in the first place.A sharp, honest conversation about where the money is really moving, and what that means for Alberta's innovators.

In this episode, we spoke with Kurtis Broda, Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer at Wyvern, to discuss the excitement of seeing a rocket launch, their challenges of commercialization, and why the moment is now for Canada to claim its rightful place in space.Learn more about Wyvern here. 

On this episode, we sat down with Blake Wickland, Executive Director of the Methane Emission Leadership Alliance, to talk about how ERA's Methane Reduction Deployment Program acts as a bridge between government policy and field operations. With over thirty years of experience, Blake shares why Alberta’s history of innovation positions us as a global leader in methane reduction—and why the time to modernize is right now.Learn more about the Methane Reduction Deployment Program here. 

On this episode, we sat down with Kyle Mulligan, Assistant Vice President of Operations Technology at CPKC, to talk about the inspiration behind their Hydrogen Locomotive Program, the lessons learned from early challenges, and what the future holds for this transformational technology and the locomotive industry.Learn more.

In this episode, we sat down with Bernhard Koudelka, Shell’s Vice President of Carbon Capture and Storage, to talk about the global state of CCS, what it takes to make these projects work, and why Alberta’s geology, workforce, and regulatory leadership make it one of the best places in the world to scale this technology.Learn more at: shell.com/carbon-capture-and-storage

In this episode, Craig Werner, Director of Partnerships and Engagement, Chris Owttirm, Executive Director of Technology and Innovation, and Isabella Tarasco, Innovation Investment Manager, discuss our Technology Roadmap (TRM); what it is, why it matters, and how it’s evolving to help Alberta’s industries navigate towards a low-carbon future.You can learn more about our TRM here.

In this episode, we sat down with Thomas McArthur, Chief Operating Officer at Kuva Systems, to talk about how the technology works, what they've learned from working in Alberta's oil and gas fields, and why context, not just detection, is the Key to cutting methane emissions.Since our conversation with Thomas was recorded, Kuva has joined forces with Sensirion, a Swiss-based sensor manufacturer. This exciting new chapter expands their capacity to offer continuous methane monitoring around the world.Learn more at kuvasystems.com

In this episode, we sat down with Chris Doornbos, President & CEO of E3 Lithium, to explore their mission, the breakthrough behind their selective extraction process, and the role of strategic funding in de-risking this transformative project.Learn More at e3lithium.ca

In this episode, we sat down with Jason de Jong, Consulting Energy Project Developer at Strathcona, who walks us through the challenges and breakthroughs shaping Alberta’s carbon capture landscape and why continuous innovation is critical to achieving decarbonization in Alberta and beyond.To learn more, visit strathconaresources.com

In this episode, we sat down with Megan Bowen, the Sustainability Project Development Engineer at Strathcona Resources to discuss their cutting-edge carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies, navigating complex regulatory landscapes, and the challenges of redefining an industry rooted in tradition while becoming a leader in carbon innovation.To learn more, visit strathconaresources.com

In this episode, we sit down with Parminder Sandhu, CEO and Managing Director of Enerva Energy Solutions, to discuss how the SEMI Program removes barriers, delivers real-world results, and makes energy efficiency attainable for businesses of all sizes.To learn more, visit eralberta.ca/semi

In this episode, we sit down with James Fann, President and CEO of the International CCS Knowledge Center, to explore what it means for Canada to remain at the forefront of this industry, and why CCS is essential for a sustainable future.To learn more, visit ccsknowledge.com

In this episode, we speak with Andrew Hall, Managing Director and Head of the Carbon Market Advisory at TD Securities, about the world of project financing, carbon credits, green bonds, and how banks like TD are stepping in to support BECCS and other emissions-reducing initiatives.To learn more, visit TDSecurities.com

In this episode, we speak with Jonathan Rhone, Co-founder and CEO of CO280, about what makes a good CDR project and how CO280 is building partnerships to tackle the hardest part of the journey to net zero.To learn more, visit CO280.com

In this episode, we speak with Jamie Stephen, Managing Director at TorchLight Bioresources, about the Alberta advantage for bioenergy, Torchlight's Rocky Mountain project, and keeping captured carbon safely stored for the long haul.

In this episode, we speak with Cal Dakin, Director of Innovation and Woodlands at Mercer Peace River, about sustainable forest management, mass timber construction, and the impact of forestry on the climateTo learn more, visit their website. 

In this episode, we speak with Greg Conlin, Vice President of Operations at ENMAX Energy, about how their new Hybrid Electric Gas Turbine works, its impact on the grid, and the potential it holds for the future of sustainable energy production.To learn more, read their media release or visit their website. 

In this episode, we speak with Kevin Krausert, CEO & Co-Founder at Avatar Innovations, about how to find funding for emissions reduction projects, how collaboration catalyzes change and the difference between Innovation and invention. To learn more and get in touch with Avatar, visit avatarinnovations.energy.

In this episode, we speak with Tarek El Naggar, VC Associate at the Plug and Play Tech Centre, about the right moment for a startup to seek investment, navigating the investor community, and getting your clean tech project rolling. To learn more about the Plug and Play Tech Centre, visit https://www.plugandplaytechcenter.com/alberta/.

In this episode, we speak with Derek Armstrong, former Manager of Innovation Ecosystems at Prairies Economic Development Canada, about the barriers to innovation in Canada, what can be done to help companies overcome these barriers, and what makes the prairies a unique place to do business. Although Derek is no longer with Prairies Can, anyone interested in getting in touch can contact them here: https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/corporate/contact.html.

In this episode we speak with Samantha Irwin, manager at Exergy Solutions, about our partnership on the Barriers to Commercialization study, the ecosystem of groups supporting innovation in Alberta, and how to get great ideas out into the world.

In this episode, we talk to Tim Dixon, head of IEAGHG, to learn more about the Greenhouse Gas Control Technologies (GHGT) conference; the foremost event on greenhouse gas mitigation technologies. GHGT-17 takes place in Calgary  in October, 2024, and is brought to you by Emissions Reductions Alberta. We sat down to discuss the significance of this international event, explore cutting-edge advancements in CCUS technologies, and discuss how global partnerships are pivotal in achieving emission reduction targets.

In this episode, we speak with Stanley Opara, Solutions Architect at GHGSat, about how they’re using satellites to detect methane emissions at the facility level and the technology's potential on a global scale.

In this episode, we talk with Jeannette Jackson, CEO of Foresight, about accelerating cleantech solutions in Alberta and Canada by helping new ventures get to market and scale faster.

In this episode, we speak with Lisa Mueller, President and CEO of FutEra Power Corp, about evolving existing assets with new and innovative solutions to usher in a new era of clean energy that could spur an entirely new industry in the province.

In this episode, we talk with Nannette Ho-Covernton and Brian Van Vliet of Spartan Controls, about the power of automation, reducing emissions in industry, and hitting 100 million tonnes of reductions in Western Canada by 2030.

In this episode, we talk with Alan Zurakowski, Senior VP of Strategic Alliances at Shift Energy, about using software to make hardware more efficient, integrating with new and old systems, and how to balance the needs of a lot of people using buildings in different ways.

Inspired by the Women in Energy Transformation Series, this episode of Carbon Copy is a first-of-its-kind podcast that features a discussion with four leaders in Alberta's clean-tech sector.Host Isabella Tarasco, Strategic Initiatives + Programs Manager with Emissions Reduction Alberta, spoke with Vanessa White, Director, Renewable + Alternative Energy at Alberta Innovates, Heather Stephens, Chief Operating Officer of Emissions Reduction Alberta, and Ana Maria Radu, Senior Manager, Climate Policy at TC Energy. 

In this episode, we talk with Karen Schuett, co-founder and CEO of Livestock Water Recycling, about a technology we can use to make our farms more sustainable by extracting micronutrients from waste and creating clean water economically.

In this episode we talk with Stephanie Voysey, Head of Sustainability and Environment for Western Canada with Lafarge Canada, about decarbonizing cement production and turning limestone into skyscrapers.

In this episode, we talk to Cameron Jones, Co-founder and COO of Flash Forest, about using trees to capture carbon, creating seed pods to match ecosystems, and acting fast after forest fires.

In this episode, we talk to Scott Volk, technology and innovation lead at Tourmaline about converting diesel powered drilling rigs to run on cleaner fuels, using the same energy management software that controls renewable microgrids around the world.

In this episode, we talk to Neil Camarta, co-founder of Enlighten, about stumbling on a way to produce and store a near-zero emissions energy source while developing a cost-effective, low-sulphur marine fuel.

In this episode, we talk to ERA's outgoing CEO, Steve MacDonald, about his six-plus years leading the organization and his lasting legacy of people and projects. 

In this episode, we talk to Benjamin Kemp from Ambyint about artificial intelligence and its role in lowering costs and streamlining operations across our energy industry.

In this episode, we talk to Ben Sparrow from Saltworks about industrial waste water treatment, desalination, and pioneering the future of sustainable water.

In the second of two parts, Mark explores electrical energy storage with Joe Zhou of Quidnet.

In the first of two parts, Mark explores electrical energy storage with Chelsea Donelon and Dan Martin of Transalta Energy.

In this episode, we talk with Gia Schneider from Natel Energy about a new kind of hydropower, built around a new kind of turbine. 

In this episode, we talk with Rob Niven from CarbonCure about the future of concrete and how we build.

In the second of two parts, Mark explores geothermal and the energy beneath our feet with John Redfern of Eavor Technologies

In the first of two parts, Mark explores thief zones and the energy beneath our feet with Julian Ortiz from ConocoPhillips.

In this episode, we talk with consultant Karen Haugen-Kozyra about methane, cows, and how the beef industry is lowering emissions by battling the burps

In this special episode, Mark talks with Elizabeth Shirt, Executive Director of Policy and Strategy with Emissions Reduction Alberta, about the vision and history of ERA’s Grand Challenge: Innovative Carbon Uses.

In this episode we learn how to unlock the power hidden inside the most abundant element in the universe; hydrogen. Mark discusses hydrogen fuel cells and the future of transportation with energy system expert Dr. David Layzell.

In this first episode of Carbon Copy we learn about the capture and use of carbon dioxide. Mark talks with Issam Dairanieh, Operating Partner at Ascent Capital Holdings; Apoorv Sinha, President of Carbon Upcycling Technologies Inc.; and Brett Henkel, Vice President of Strategic Accounts & Government Affairs for Inventys.