Speaker introductions Mark Summers Executive Director Technology and Innovation Steve MacDonald Chief Executive Officer Housekeeping Microphones are muted If you called by telephone select telephone and enter your audio PIN ID: 1021099
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1. WEBINAR WILL BEGIN SHORTLY
2. Speaker introductionsMark SummersExecutive Director, Technology and InnovationSteve MacDonaldChief Executive Officer
3. HousekeepingMicrophones are mutedIf you called by telephone, select “telephone” and enter your audio PINType questions into the “Questions” section of the control panelWe try to answer as many questions as possible after the presentationIf you have technical difficulty during the webinar (interface or audio) contact Amanda Amyotte using info@eralberta.ca Webinar is being recorded and will be posted on our website
4. AgendaAbout Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA)Shovel Ready Challenge OverviewScope and eligibilitySubmission and evaluation processTimelinesAdvice for preparing a successful submissionQ&A
5. Up to $280 million in new fundingSupports around 5,000 jobsEstimated 13 million tonnes of emissions reducedIncludes three programs:$150 Shovel-Ready Challenge$55 million Energy Savings for Business Program$75 million for existing Partnership Intake Program
6. Stimulus funding in AlbertaAlberta Innovates: TIER Economic Recovery ProgramERA: Shovel-Ready ChallengeGovernment of Alberta: IEE-CCUS Grant ProgramIndustry/technology focus areaEnergy & cleantech innovationInnovation across industriesCCUS & industrial energy efficiency deploymentOpen toAll applicantsAll applicantsTIER eligible or TIER facilitiesStage of developmentTRL 4-7TRL 7-9TRL 8-9Total funding availableUp to $50MUp to $150MUp to $80MFunding per project$200K - $5M$2M - $15MUp to $20MFunding %Up to 75%Up to 50%Up to 75%Application DeadlineNov. 30, 2020*Dec. 22, 2020Oct. 30, 2020*There is a screening stage for applications to ensure TIER Program alignment prior to applicants being given access to the full proposal form
7. MANDATEVISIONReduce GHG emissions and grow Alberta’s economy by accelerating the development and adoption of innovative technology solutions.Alberta has competitive industries that deliver sustainable environmental outcomes, attract investment, and are building a diversified, lower carbon economy.STRATEGIC PRIORITIES1ACCELERATETECHNOLOGY2DRIVECOMMERCIALIZATION3MAXIMIZEIMPACTAbout ERA
8. Areas of focus
9. ERA investments
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11. Delivering resultsTaking the best ideas from innovation through scale-upTechnology will transform industries and society
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13. ContextResponse to COVID and global oil price collapseProjects have been delayed or cancelledReduced investment capitalESG considerations will continueNeed to address short-term and long-term needs
14. Scope of the call for EOIs$150 million for “shovel ready” projectsIncludes provincial and federal dollarsMust begin within 60 days of approvalLarge-scale projects across Alberta’s economyPilots, demonstrations, and first-of-kind deployment (TRL 7-9)Funding divided into two streams
15. Funding streamsStream 1: GreenfieldConstruction of new facilities and operations, as well as major expansions and new production lines at existing facilitiesStream 2: BrownfieldImprovements to existing facilities and operations, including efficiency upgrades, technology retrofits, process improvements, and fuel switching opportunities
16. Example areas of interestLow-carbon products Novel processes for energy production, processing, and manufacturingTransformative industrial process improvementsWaste-to-value and waste energy utilizationNovel low-emitting electricity generation and electricity system advancementsLow-carbon industrial heatDigital optimization and automationCarbon capture, utilization, and sequestration (CCUS)Methane emissions management Optimization of agriculture and forestry operationsEnhancement of natural GHG sinksNovel fuel-switching opportunities Mobility and transportation solutions
17. Eligible applicantsOpen to all categories of lead applicant:Industry operators, entrepreneurs, technology developers, large organizations, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), municipalities, indigenous groups, othersPartnerships encouragedEncourage engagement of post-secondary and indigenous partners
18. Eligibility considerationsERA funds projectsMaximum length is three yearsPartnerships encouraged to applyIdeas can come from anywhereMust be piloted, demonstrated, or deployed in AlbertaNo restrictions on number of submissions – but choose wisely
19. Fund matchingUp to $15 million per projectMinimum $2 million funding requestFunding must be matched at least 1:1Projects receiving Low-Carbon Economy Funds must demonstrate direct GHG reductions by 2030 and comply with the Fund terms and conditionsSee Eligible Expense and Cost Instructions for details regarding eligibility of costs
20. Knowledge sharing and reportingERA is committed to knowledge sharingRecipients will be required to report on outcomes, achievements, lessons learnedKnowledge-sharing workshops ERA lessons-learned events
21. Submission and evaluation process
22. TimelinesExpression of Interest (EOI) Submission DeadlineDecember 22, 2020Expression of Interest (EOI) Shortlist NotificationFebruary 12, 2020Full Project Proposal (FPP)Submission DeadlineLate March, 2020Full Project Proposal (FPP)Oral PresentationEarly May, 2021Funding Decision NotificationEarly June, 2021Project CommencementWithin 60 days of approval
23. Preparing a successful submissionStart now: http://eralberta.ca/apply-for-funding/ Register on ERIMS: https://erims.outcome-plus.com/ Read the guidelines documentsCall for Expressions of Interest Eligible Expense and Cost InstructionsReview the evaluation criteria:Project opportunityImplementation plan and shovel-readinessGHG and economic benefits
24. Preparing a successful submissionUse clear language and address each point in templateProvide complete responsesDon’t wait until the last day to submitIncrease your visibility through our trusted partners
25. Frequently Asked QuestionsCan applicants submit to ERA’s Shovel-Ready Challenge if they have applied to the IEE-CCUS program?Do projects need to break ground within 60 days of ERA funding approval? What does the 60-day requirement mean?Can ERA fund a FEED study or pre-construction work through the Shovel-Ready Challenge?Can ERA fund organizations outside of Alberta?
26. Stimulus funding in AlbertaAlberta Innovates: TIER Economic Recovery ProgramERA: Shovel-Ready ChallengeGovernment of Alberta: IEE-CCUS Grant ProgramIndustry/technology focus areaEnergy & cleantech innovationInnovation across industriesCCUS & industrial energy efficiency deploymentOpen toAll applicantsAll applicantsTIER eligible or TIER facilitiesStage of developmentTRL 4-7TRL 7-9TRL 8-9Total funding availableUp to $50MUp to $150MUp to $80MFunding per project$200K - $5M$2M - $15MUp to $20MFunding %Up to 75%Up to 50%Up to 75%Application DeadlineNov. 30, 2020*Dec. 22, 2020Oct. 30, 2020*There is a screening stage for applications to ensure TIER Program alignment prior to applicants being given access to the full proposal form
27. Questions?
28. Wrap up and next stepsUnanswered questions?Review the guidelines and supporting materials online, eralberta.ca Email remaining questions to applications@eralberta.caBegin your submission today
29. Thank you!