Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)
Andrew Watson is an accomplished engineering and operations executive with extensive experience in the energy and resource sectors. Currently serving as the Vice President of Engineering and Operations at Lancaster Resources Inc., Andrew is leading the development of the Alkali Flat Lithium Project in New Mexico. As President of Nelson Lake Copper, Andrew oversees mining claims targeting copper deposits in Saskatchewan. Through roles at the Foresight Cleantech Accelerator Centre and Emissions Reduction Alberta, Andrew supports the commercialization of clean technology and renewable energy initiatives. Andrew also leads Odyssey Energy Consulting, focusing on renewable energy and cleantech opportunities, and has held key positions such as Chief Operating Officer at PRISM Diversified Ltd. and VP Engineering at Hyak Energy. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Calgary and additional studies at Delft University of Technology.
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Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)
ERA receives grants from government to fulfil our mandate. This funding comes from Alberta’s large emitters who choose to pay into the Climate Change and Emissions Management Fund as a compliance option if they are unable to meet emissions reduction targets. For a decade and a half, our clean technology investments have helped innovators develop and demonstrate Alberta-based technologies that reduce emissions, lower costs, attract investment, and create jobs in Alberta. Mandate To identify and accelerate innovative solutions that secure Alberta’s success in a lower carbon economy. Vision Alberta is recognized as an innovation and technology leader in a lower carbon world. To achieve its vision and mandate, ERA will: Reduce GHG emissions - Fund innovative solutions that result in meaningful greenhouse gas emissions reductions in Alberta and contribute to a lower carbon world. Advance innovation system priorities - Leverage our strengths to contribute to critical climate change innovation priorities in Alberta. Measure and communicate success - Define and report on metrics to demonstrate results. Achieve operational excellence - Strive for excellence in operations and efficiency while maintaining responsiveness to stakeholders and funders. Our portfolio of funded projects: http://ERAlberta.ca/projects ERA is a registered tradename of the Climate Change and Emissions Management (CCEMC) Corporation.