What is the difference betweenthe Department of Energy and the Energy Resources Conservation Board (ERCB)?
They are not the same but both are part of the Ministry of Energy. The Department of Energy is responsible for ensuring Albertans receive their fair share of value and benefit from the development of the province’s energy resources as well as encouraging value-added investment into the energy sector. The Department also issues and manages resource leases. The ERCB is responsible for the conservation of energy resources, effective and efficient recoveryof thoseresources, and the safety of recovery operationsthrough approval and monitoring of appropriate recovery schemes for each resource.
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