Emissions Reduction Alberta (FUNDING) and Alberta TIER Changes Workshops

Join us in person for an insightful workshop focusing on Emissions Reduction Alberta funding opportunities and the latest Alberta TIER changes. This is your chance to get the scoop directly from experts, ask questions, and connect with others passionate about making a difference. Don't miss out on practical tips and strategies to navigate the new landscape!

Navigate Alberta's new TIER carbon rules! Join our compliance workshops: Mondays in Mar/Apr, 11am-2pm at Toscana Italian Grill.

Attending a workshop on Alberta's Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction (TIER) regulation is essential for companies, as the December 2025 amendments introduced key changes: new "investment credits" for on-site emissions reduction projects, reactivated credits, and opt-out options for smaller or opted-in facilities (including partial-year reporting for 2025). With the TIER fund price frozen at $95/tonne, these updates reshape compliance strategies, credit generation, costs, and market dynamics. The workshop provides critical guidance to navigate these shifts, optimize compliance pathways, capitalize on new flexibilities for innovation and competitiveness, ensure adherence, and minimize risks or penalties in Alberta's evolving industrial carbon pricing framework. Participants; the Energy Consortium, the Carbon Bank, GOA, Navacord, AEC, AMEP and technology SMEs.

Several important updates were highlighted:

Government of Alberta – TIER representatives will be attending upcoming workshops to provide regulatory updates and answer questions. One of the most significant changes discussed is the increased flexibility around opting out and “behind-the-fence” solutions, which removes many of the previous protocol limitations. This effectively puts on-site electricity generation and energy solutions back on the table for many companies.

Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) representatives will also be attending to provide updates on available funding programs and to answer questions related to project eligibility and technology deployment.

1. Emissions Reduction Alberta representatives will be attending to provide updates on funding options and answer questions. Two distinct funding streams have been identifies by ERA.
2. 1. funding projects to cut methane emissions in the oil and gas industry, aiming for a 75% reduction below 2014 levels by 2035. Supported by the TIER fund, ERA provides up to 50% funding for commercial-ready technology (leak detection, pneumatic devices, vapor recovery) to help firms meet strict Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) directives.
   2. (ERA) launched the Fuel Innovation Fund in early 2026 to support compliance with Canada’s Clean Fuel Regulations (CFR), focusing on reducing the lifecycle carbon intensity of fuels. The fund supports projects like biofuels, CCUS, and electrification, while Alberta also maintains a 5% renewable gasoline and 2% renewable diesel blend mandate.

A major theme emerging from the discussion is the role of technology in unlocking the benefits of the new TIER framework. Opportunities exist for companies developing solutions in areas such as:

• Renewable energy deployment
• Measurement and monitoring technologies
• Emissions optimization systems
• CO₂ and methane reduction technologies
• Remediation, reclamation, and abandonment solutions

These workshops provide an opportunity for technology providers to connect directly with industry operators who are actively looking for solutions.

Importantly, many of these activities can also generate carbon credits, which can be used to:

• Offset carbon tax liabilities
• Support regulatory compliance
• Be bonded to satisfy certain deposit requirements

These workshops are designed as interactive working sessions, where companies can bring real scenarios and explore how the new TIER changes could benefit their operations and business models.

If you are interested in attending one of the upcoming sessions or would like more information, please feel free to reach out.

Additional sector-specific opportunities include:

Oil & Gas Producers

Producers may qualify for ERA funding through methane reduction initiatives. One particularly interesting opportunity discussed is the potential to bond carbon credits to address deposit requirements for minimum spend obligations.

Agriculture

Agricultural operations may benefit from the behind-the-fence project options, enabling on-site solutions that improve efficiency and potentially generate carbon credits.

Municipalities (MDs)

Municipal governments may benefit from new energy efficiency and generation opportunities by collaborating with private companies, while also creating stable municipal tax revenues through local project development.

First Nations Communities

The updated framework also enables a significantly simpler and less costly pathway for developing and utilizing carbon credit projects, creating new opportunities for Indigenous-led participation in the carbon economy.

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