Impact Partners

Impact Partners play a vital role in advancing low-carbon innovation in Alberta’s built environment. By partnering with SSRIA, these organizations help drive applied research, accelerate the adoption of low-carbon materials and practices, and transform industry insights into actionable tools for the AEC community. Together, we are scaling solutions that reduce emissions, strengthen local industry, and support a more resilient, sustainable built environment.

Impact Partners may engage in activities such as:

Sharing technical expertise and insights on projects or emerging technologies
Participating in joint initiatives, co-hosted events, or grant applications
Cross-promoting relevant content through newsletters, social media, or blogs
Attending periodic meetings to coordinate, share information, and align efforts

This flexible, adaptive partnership is designed to support mutual goals and foster collective impact across the building sector.
If you wish to partner with SSRIA as an Impact Partner, please reach out to us. We’d love to connect.

Impact Partners

Retrofit Canada

Retrofit Canada is an open-source initiative committed to transforming every building in Canada to net-zero by 2050. Founded with support from Sundance Housing Co-op, Natural Resources Canada, and SSRIA, Retrofit Canada aims to remove barriers and accelerate deep energy retrofits through collaboration and open sharing of knowledge. Their mission is to avert climate catastrophe by making retrofit solutions accessible, equitable, and scalable. With a vision of a thriving retrofit industry by 2035, they promote inclusive, healthy, and low-carbon communities through urgent, collective action.

https://retrofitcanada.com/about

The Biosphere Institute of the Bow Valley

The Biosphere Institute of the Bow Valley empowers community leadership to address environmental challenges through education, collaboration, and action. With a vision of a thriving Bow Valley ecosystem for current and future generations, BIBV delivers impactful programs focused on climate, wildlife, and sustainability, including WildSmart, Bow Valley Shift, and Future Leaders.

As a community hub, The Biosphere connects individuals and organizations, providing resources, tools, and leadership opportunities that foster evidence-based environmental action. Guided by principles of collaboration, equity, and Indigenous inclusion, the Institute plays a vital role in driving holistic, community-led solutions to today’s complex environmental challenges.

https://www.biosphereinstitute.org/mission-and-roles

HRAI

The Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI) is a national non-profit trade association representing manufacturers, wholesalers, and contractors in Canada’s HVACR industry. Since 1968, HRAI has championed a safe, responsible, and energy-conscious industry by promoting high standards in the design, installation, and service of indoor environmental systems. Through education, advocacy, technical support, and industry collaboration, HRAI supports qualified professionals in building a more efficient and sustainable built environment.

https://www.hrai.ca/about

Green Calgary

Green Calgary is a long-standing urban environmental charity that has empowered Calgarians to live more sustainably since 1978. Through education, outreach, and community engagement, Green Calgary helps individuals and organizations take effective environmental action in their homes, workplaces, schools, and neighbourhoods. Focused on practical solutions to pollution, waste, water management, and climate impact, Green Calgary delivers impactful programs and resources that build greener lifestyles and more sustainable communities. Their vision is to make Calgary a model city for environmental leadership—where sustainable living is second nature to all.

https://www.greencalgary.org/about

AEEA

The Alberta Energy Efficiency Alliance (AEEA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing energy efficiency as a core pillar of Alberta’s energy and climate strategy. AEEA works to convene industry, government, utilities, and practitioners to strengthen policies, programs, and market conditions that support cost-effective energy efficiency across buildings and infrastructure. Through research, advocacy, and stakeholder engagement, AEEA plays a critical role in improving regulatory frameworks, promoting best practices, and supporting workforce and market development. Their work directly supports reduced emissions, improved affordability, and increased resilience in Alberta’s built environment, making AEEA a key partner in accelerating practical, scalable low-carbon solutions.

https://www.aeea.ca/

Solar Alberta

Solar Alberta is a provincial non-profit organization focused on advancing solar energy adoption across Alberta through education, advocacy, and industry collaboration. Serving as a central hub for solar professionals, policymakers, and the public, Solar Alberta works to improve market conditions, technical understanding, and regulatory clarity for solar and energy storage systems. By supporting workforce development, public education, and policy engagement, Solar Alberta helps position solar energy as a reliable, accessible component of Alberta’s energy transition. Their efforts contribute to decarbonizing buildings, increasing energy resilience, and expanding clean energy opportunities across urban and rural communities.

https://solaralberta.ca/