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Support markets, not just one-off projects, to grow Alberta’s clean economy
How the federal and Alberta governments can support investment in low-carbon activities that build on Alberta’s strengths Una Jefferson is a Research Associate at the Smart Prosperity Institute. She is a member of the working group for the Energy Futures Policy Collaborative. Albertans think their economy is too dependent on oil and gas, according to a 2020 poll . Albertan firms are already working on repurposing assets from Alberta’s hydrocarbon industry towards economic ac
Una Jefferson
Aug 2, 20214 min read
Tech for Tomorrow’s Alberta: ERA’s Technology Roadmap & Future-Fit Hydrocarbons
Around the world, countries, corporations, and people are picking up the call for a net-zero future. This global rallying cry is...
Bob Savage
Feb 23, 20214 min read
Five Big Ideas for Alberta’s Economic Recovery
The outbreak of COVID-19 has triggered a global economic crisis that was unimaginable even two weeks ago, and perhaps nowhere is that...
Alison Cretney
Dec 1, 202011 min read
The snowball is rolling. Let’s keep it going.
Chad Park’s remarks from the EFL 2.0 launch reception on February 12, 2019 Over the last month something notable happened here in Alberta...
Chad Park
Sep 18, 20194 min read
How can energy transition benefit Alberta communities? And how can your community take advantage?
The world is poised for a massive transition in energy production and use. Making this transition will be critical to ensure the long-term sustainability of our environment, economies, and communities. It will be a monumental challenge, but a challenge replete with opportunity. Alberta is ready to lead and Albertan communities are on the front lines As a global leader in energy innovation Alberta is perfectly positioned to lead the transition with a vision of prosperity that
Steve Edgerton
Mar 26, 20182 min read
Sustainaville – Canada’s First GeoPark
It’s time for a demonstration. It will take place in the village of Valemount, BC. The project, the first of its kind in Canada, is...
Michele Longo
Aug 30, 20173 min read
The Energy Futures Lab looks for common ground in energy debate
Oil and gas versus renewables? That’s a false dichotomy, according to the Energy Futures Lab (EFL), an initiative that acknowledges the...
Peter Kenter
May 23, 20173 min read
An Emerging Portfolio of EFL Initiatives
No one ever said the transition to a new energy economy would be easy. From the very beginning, The Natural Step Canada (TNSC) was under...
Chad Park
Oct 18, 20165 min read
Thought Leaders Series | Toby Heaps and Tzeporah Berman Part Three
Part Three: Opportunities for Alberta’s Energy Future Following last month’s GLOBE Conference in Vancouver, Energy Futures Lab Director...
Chad Park
Apr 21, 20165 min read
Alison Thompson: This is Alberta’s Opportunity to do Better
Reflections from our Energy Futures Lab Fellows Distorted market prices have occurred due to past governments picking winners overs...
Alison Thompson
Feb 16, 20163 min read
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