Established in September 2008 as the Government of Alberta database for research in all areas of energy and technology development, EIPA is a portal for information contributed from 34 years of cross-ministry and department resources and research projects with industry, academia, and other partners. EIPA is the technology transfer arm of Alberta Innovates - Energy and Environment Solutions (AIEES), and is the starting point for technology and information transfer from researchers to industry and the implementation of technology in the field.