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The latest in sustainable building industry news, innovations and technologies.
This newsfeed is compiled of upcoming training opportunities, SSRIA member features, SSRIA Spotlight Series interviews (with both team leads and collaborators), and so much more. Check back here regularly to be in the know!
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Smart Sustainable Resilient Infrastructure Association (SSRIA) is awarded a Canada Clean50 Top Project Award.
October 27th, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Smart Sustainable Resilient Infrastructure Association (SSRIA) is awarded a Canada Clean50 Top Project Award. (Alberta, Canada) – The Smart Sustainable Resilient Infrastructure Association (SSRIA) is proud to announce that its Green Building Technology Network (GBTN) has been recognized with a 2026 Clean50 Top Project Award, celebrating its leadership in
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Made in Canada: low-carbon solutions
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney recently highlighted the importance of “buying Canadian” to strengthen our economy and accelerate the shift to a low-carbon future. Across the country, innovators are developing world-class solutions that cut carbon, improve efficiency, and create sustainable buildings. Here are some Canadian-made building solutions just from SSRIA members alone to keep your
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SSRIA Member Feature: Eco Fiber Tech
SSRIA Member Feature: Building a Low-Carbon Future with Composite Innovation Eco Fiber Tech is bringing a game-changing approach to Alberta’s construction sector with their upcoming launch of Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (FRP) rebar. Designed as a sustainable alternative to traditional steel rebar, FRP tackles one of the industry’s biggest challenges: embodied carbon, while delivering stronger performance across
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SSRIA Member Feature: No Retrofit? No Problem. Optiem Energy’s Scalable Solution for Net-Zero Buildings
SSRIA Member Feature: No Retrofit? No Problem. Optiem Energy’s Scalable Solution for Net-Zero Buildings Optiem Energy is working with organizations across Canada to make buildings more efficient and sustainable, without the need for major retrofits. By combining edge computing with IoT sensors, they track energy use in real time and uncover practical ways to cut
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05-29-25 – Press Release- SSRIA Advances Low-Carbon Innovation with Latest Project Funding
This next round of SSRIA Innovation Fund projects will showcase the impactful contributions of Alberta’s leading innovators and visionaries in the building sector. SSRIA is proud to announce an additional $1.1 Million from their Innovation Fund towards an additional seven demonstrations of new low carbon technologies for buildings; adding to their previous momentum towards a
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05-29-25- Member Feature: Echoroot – Amplifying Climate Action Through Strategic Communications
At the heart of Echoroot Growth Consulting is a simple but powerful mission: to amplify the impact of climate leaders and sustainability focused teams by helping them communicate more clearly and effectively. Founded by a seasoned marketing and communications strategist with over a decade of experience in the environmental and nonprofit sectors, Echoroot provides essential
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04-30-25 – Lighting the Way: How Sol Invictus is Powering a Zero-Carbon Future
At SSRIA, we’re constantly inspired by the members within our network, and Sol Invictus is a prime example of a company leading the charge toward a sustainable, zero-carbon built environment. With nearly a decade of experience in residential energy consulting, Sol Invictus is no stranger to the challenges, and opportunities, that come with pushing buildings
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02-27-2025 – SSRIA announces newly funded projects
This next round of projects as part of SSRIA’s Innovation Fund will highlight the impactful work from thought leaders and innovators within our province. SSRIA is proud to announce $1.3 million dollars from their Innovation Fund towards an additional five demonstrations of new low carbon technologies for buildings; adding to their previous momentum towards a
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02-06-25 – SSRIA Accelerates Alberta’s Low-Carbon Future with $1.3 Million Investment in Groundbreaking Building Technologies
This next round of projects as part of SSRIA’s Innovation Fund will highlight the impactful work from thought leaders and innovators within our province. SSRIA is proud to announce $1.3 million dollars from their Innovation Fund towards an additional five demonstrations of new low carbon technologies for buildings; adding to their previous momentum towards a
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10-24-24 SSRIA Member Feature – connect-x
Connect-x supports the transition to a zero-carbon built environment by optimizing energy use, integrating renewable sources, and enhancing grid flexibility. Its Virtual Power Plant (VPP) platform enables buildings—residential, commercial, and industrial—to reduce energy consumption through demand response (DR) and dynamic load management, cutting waste and emissions. Their platform seamlessly incorporates renewable energy sources like solar