Alberta Energy Efficiency Alliance (AEEA)
Established in 2007, the Alberta Energy Efficiency Alliance (AEEA) is a group of industry, associations, municipal and non-profit organizations. The AEEA has established a core set of beliefs that inform both a shared vision for the future of Alberta and a focused mission statement for the organization. Energy efficiency plays an important role in creating a sustainable Alberta, economically and environmentally. The Alberta Energy Efficiency Alliance (AEEA) is a diverse group of stakeholders actively working to maximize energy efficiency in the province. Since 2007, the AEEA has brought people together to collaboratively solve problems, coordinate action and be a common voice. We publish discussion papers, host multi-stakeholder speaking engagements and share resources and ideas.
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- Business Type:
- Nonprofit organization (NPO)
- Industry Type:
- Energy
- Market Focus:
- Nationally (across the country)
- Year Founded:
- 2007
About Us
Our goal is to reduce the barriers to the adoption of energy efficiency technology and activities, recognizing there is a need for all orders of government, businesses, non-profit organizations and individuals to actualize the benefits of energy efficiency.
Beliefs:
- Energy efficiency plays an important role in creating a sustainable Alberta, economically and environmentally.
- There are non-economic barriers to the adoption of economic energy efficiency technology and activities.
- There is a role for all orders of government, all businesses (commercial, institutional, retail, industrial, and utilities), non-profit organizations and individuals in maximizing the benefits of energy efficiency.
- By working together we all achieve more.
Guiding Principles of the AEEA:
Innovation & Leadership:
- Proactive
- Leading change
- Open to and seeking new ideas
- Visioning to the future/forward looking
Practical:
- Considers the economic, social and environmental implications
- Concentrates on “best available technology that is economically affordable” (BATEA)
- Provides opportunities for members to collaborate on next generation technology & processes
- Provide value to all stakeholders:
- Assist members in achieving common goals
- Results oriented:
- Quantifiable
Balanced portfolio approach:
- Short, medium and long-term approaches
- Diversity of scope, scale and types of approaches
Inclusive & diverse:
- Representation from all orders of government , all businesses (commercial, institutional, retail, industry, utilities), non-profit organizations and individuals
Values of the AEEA:
AEEA shows INTEGRITY in our relationships with partners, stakeholders, and audiences by being:
- Ethical
- Transparent
- Fiscally responsible
- Accountable
AEEA demonstrates VALUE in all aspects of our business by:
- Being attentive to our stakeholders
- Having relevance
- Being fiscally responsible and cost effective
- Being creative and innovative
AEEA is INCLUSIVE by:
- Encouraging participation of all stakeholders – governments, companies, associations or organizations and individuals
- Recognizing all forms of energy
- Working in a collaborative manner
- Respecting a diversity of opinions
- Ensuring balance
- Being equitable
- Seeking potential synergies that may exist with other industries and associations
AEEA will build our CREDIBILITY through:
- A balanced approach
- Encouraging a diversity of opinions
- Being broad-based in our membership
- Being open and transparent in our actions and communications
- Serving the “greater good” rather than others proprietary issues
Alberta will become a world leader in energy efficiency, as it is a world leader in energy production.
MissionDrive to maximize energy efficiency by being an inclusive and diverse forum for communication, collaborative problem solving, coordinated action and a common voice to enhance the economic and environmental success of Alberta.
Inclusive and diverse: broad representation from multiple sectors throughout Alberta; open to all organizations.
Forum: open discussion for ideas and problem solving, identifying common issues, build relationships and networking.
Collaborative problem solving: bringing together diverse opinions and experiences to develop an innovative solution to a common problem.
Coordinated action: two or more members working together on activities such as education and engagement, regulatory changes, incentives etc.
Common voice: common messaging that all members support.
Guiding Principles and Values
The AEEA has also established guiding principles and values that represent a broad philosophy that guides the organization. They help inform our decision-making and provide a collective sense of purpose and cohesiveness.