Carbon Copy
Carbon Copy
Emissions Reduction Alberta
Carbon Copy is a show about the technology, engineering and economics of a low carbon future. Join host, Dr. Mark Summers, as he dives into the topics and technology innovations that are critical to delivering sustainable environmental outcomes, attracting investment, and building a diversified, lower carbon economy. Carbon Copy, a new podcast from ERA, takes a closer look at the technologies and people that will change our climate impact and help reshape Alberta’s economy.
Episode 8: The Zero Carbon Grid — Pt. 1
In the first of two parts, Mark explores electrical energy storage with Chelsea Donelon and Dan Martin of Transalta Energy.
Dec 14, 2021
30 min
Episode 7: Rethinking Hydropower
In this episode, we talk with Gia Schneider from Natel Energy about a new kind of hydropower, built around a new kind of turbine.
Jun 9, 2021
34 min
Episode 6: Storing Emissions in Roads, Bridges, and Buildings
In this episode, we talk with Rob Niven from CarbonCure about the future of concrete and how we build.
May 27, 2021
30 min
Episode 5: The Energy Beneath Our Feet — Pt. 2
In the second of two parts, Mark explores geothermal and the energy beneath our feet with John Redfern of Eavor Technologies
Feb 23, 2021
27 min
Episode 4: The Energy Beneath Our Feet — Pt. 1
In the first of two parts, Mark explores thief zones and the energy beneath our feet with Julian Ortiz from ConocoPhillips.
Dec 22, 2020
Episode 3: Battling the Burps
In this episode, we talk with consultant Karen Haugen-Kozyra about methane, cows, and how the beef industry is lowering emissions by battling the burps
Jun 3, 2020
Special Episode: Grand Challenge Retrospective
In this special episode, Mark talks with Elizabeth Shirt, Executive Director of Policy and Strategy with Emissions Reduction Alberta, about the vision and history of ERA’s Grand Challenge: Innovative Carbon Uses.
Dec 5, 2019
Episode 2: Unlocking Hydrogen
In this episode we learn how to unlock the power hidden inside the most abundant element in the universe; hydrogen. Mark discusses hydrogen fuel cells and the future of transportation with energy system expert Dr. David Layzell.
Sep 25, 2019
Episode 1: The capture and use of carbon dioxide
In this first episode of Carbon Copy we learn about the capture and use of carbon dioxide. Mark talks with Issam Dairanieh, Operating Partner at Ascent Capital Holdings; Apoorv Sinha, President of Carbon Upcycling Technologies Inc.; and Brett Henkel, Vice President of Strategic Accounts & Government Affairs for Inventys.
Mar 16, 2019
40 min