About the AEEA
The Alberta Energy Efficiency Alliance (AEEA) is a member-based organization with a diverse group of stakeholders actively working to maximize energy efficiency in the province of Alberta. Energy efficiency plays an important role in creating a sustainable Alberta, economically and environmentally.
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.
Beliefs:
1. Energy efficiency plays an important role in creating a sustainable Alberta, economically and environmentally.
2. There are non-economic barriers to the adoption of economic energy efficiency technology and activities.
3. 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.
4. By working together we all achieve more.
Vision
Alberta will become a world leader in energy efficiency, as it is a world leader in energy production.
Mission
Drive 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.
Definitions:
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.
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