Environment & Clean Technology

Discover how the Edmonton Region is using its abundant resources, innovative spirit, and supportive ecosystem to drive the global transition to clean energy.

Carbon neutral, future positive.

The Edmonton Region is leading Canada in clean energy technologies because of its strong innovation ecosystem, a commitment to sustainability, a history of industry collaboration and investment, and a large pool of highly skilled talent. The Region is Canada’s energy powerhouse and boasts some of the best renewable resources in the country – hydrogen, geothermal, wind, solar and, bioenergy.

Alberta is home to more than 900 cleantech companies that serve a wide variety of industries, including traditional energy, power and utilities, manufacturing, agriculture, hydrogen, digitalization, carbon capture, utilization and storage and more.  

#1 THE EDMONTON REGION IS HOME TO THE WORLD’S LARGEST LOW CARBON HYDROGEN ENERGY FACILITY
#1 THE WORLD’S LARGEST CARBON CAPTURE AND SEQUESTRATION PROJECT IS LOCATED IN THE EDMONTON REGION
90% SUNNY DAYS THE EDMONTON REGION HAS ONE OF THE HIGHEST PERCENTAGES OF SUNNY DAYS ANNUALLY
#1 ALBERTA HAS MORE ENGINEERS PER CAPITA THAN ANY OTHER PROVINCE IN CANADA

North America’s clean technology hub

The Edmonton Region is a North American leader when it comes to attracting clean technology investment and innovation. Abundant renewable resources, decades of experience in energy production, and unique capabilities that support carbon capture technologies are driving big investment in the Region.

Alberta is home to over 900 cleantech companies, supported by world-class research institutions and a highly skilled workforce. We are developing solutions across hydrogen, CCUS, renewable energy, biofuels, and more. We’re not just leading the way in Canada — we’re driving the global energy transition forward.

Abundant natural gas reserves for low-cost hydrogen production

World-class carbon capture and storage infrastructure

University of Alberta is a major hub for cleantech research and ranked 7th globally for its impact on sustainability

Strategically located at the crossroads of major North American routes

Sub-sector Strengths

From hydrogen to solar, to biofuels, to carbon capture technologies that are decarbonizing some of the world’s heaviest emitting industries – we’re doing all of that here.  

Why invest in the Edmonton Region?

Abundant natural gas reserves, world-class carbon capture and storage infrastructure, as well as attractive government incentives are accelerating clean technology investment and growth in the Region. 

Robust infrastructure and skilled workforce

Access to a highly skilled workforce with expertise in energy and engineering.

Supportive government policies and incentives

Government grants of up to 12% of capital costs for clean energy projects.

Cost-competitive and low-carbon hydrogen

Access to abundant, low-cost natural gas for hydrogen production.

A thriving clean technology ecosystem

The Edmonton Region is home to a mature ecosystem with established production, distribution, and utilization infrastructure – and we have a long track record of delivering on large, complex, capital-intensive projects. 

Edmonton Region is home to

Current clean technology projects

Discover innovative projects that are driving the clean energy transition.

What business leaders are saying

Corwyn Bruce Director of Project Engineering at Heidelberg Materials in Edmonton, Alberta
Sean Collins CEO of Varme Energy
Myron Keehn President & CEO of the Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
Doug Paisley Owner of Lethbridge Truck Terminals

Related Resources

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5,000 Hydrogen Vehicle Challenge

Why Air Products chose The Edmonton Region for its multi-billion dollar net zero hydrogen facility

Blindman Brewing: utilising carbon capture in Beer Production!

Access global markets

With trade agreements that provide access to 1.5 billion customers worldwide

NAFTA/CUSMA

North American Free Trade Agreement or Canada-United States-Mexico

CETA

The Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement with the European Union

CPTPP

The Comprehensive an Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership

We'd love to connect with you

If you have any questions, require further information, or would like to book a consultation, please send us a message.

Brent Lakeman

Director, Hydrogen Initiative

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