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What is a Pathway? A conceptual overview of transition pathways
A shift towards a world with drastically lower carbon emissions appears to be in the cards. The UNFCC noted that global commitments to...
John McNally
Jan 29, 20215 min read
Building a Policy Bridge to Future-Fit Hydrocarbons
As a second COVID wave hits the province with full force and the impacts of prolonged economic repercussions become clearer, Alberta...
Chad Park
Dec 11, 20205 min read
In Lieu of Lightbulbs: A Look at Energy Poverty in Alberta
Sitting in his kitchen with a ballpoint pen and a small coiled notebook, Walter considers his expenses. With December looming around the...
Emma Gammans
Dec 11, 20206 min read
Accelerating Community Resilience in light of Energy Transition
A New Reality Our world is shifting towards a low-carbon economy and the Canadian and global energy marketplace is changing. Many will...
Nagwan Al-Guneid
May 1, 20205 min read
Reimagining Carbon
In many ways, this has been the Year of Carbon at the EFL. We need to re-imagine carbon and re-imagine waste to make a substantial...
Alison Cretney
Oct 16, 20192 min read
The EFL in 2019, and beyond
2018: A Good Year Last year was a good year at the EFL. While our team is conscious that there is much to achieve in 2019, let me take a...
Alison Cretney
Jan 17, 20194 min read
Reflections on an Interview with the CBC
On Tuesday this week, I was interviewed by host Laura Lynch on CBC Radio One’s Vancouver morning show, the Early Edition, for a segment...
The Lab Team
Dec 6, 20185 min read
Mobility in a Low-Carbon Future
The increasing drive towards a low-carbon future is demanding that we look differently at the way we live, eat, commute, and transport...
Nagwan Al-Guneid
Oct 22, 20182 min read
Crowsnest Pass selected to host the Energy Futures Roadshow
The Energy Futures Lab (EFL) has recently issued a press release to announce that the community of Crowsnest Pass will be the first of...
Erin Romanchuk
Sep 18, 20183 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
When Social Innovation Meets Technology Innovation: SPARK 2017 and the Energy Futures Lab
Alberta is poised for a big leap forward in energy innovation. This will be on display in early November at SPARK 2017 , a two-day...
Chad Park
Oct 24, 20175 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
Press Release: Oil and gas executives working with cleantech and renewable energy entrepreneurs, environmentalists and other unlikely allies
Innovating Alberta’s Energy Future Showcase explores ways Alberta will lead the transition to a low carbon future “There are so many...
Tyler Seed
Apr 10, 20173 min read
EFL & U of C’s CESAR: Scenarios for Alberta’s Energy Future
On December 5, 2016, approximately 170 people braved the cold to talk about the future of energy in Alberta at the University of...
Steve Williams
Jan 9, 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
Doors Open for Energy Futures Lab Event this Week
Leaders from government, business, not-for-profit, academia and indigenous communities will gather in Calgary for a special two-day event...
Leor Rotchild
Oct 15, 20162 min read
Fossil Fuels to Renewables – Oil Sands Workers’ Blueprint for a New Future
In our current energy transition dialogue, we’re used to separate and fragmented conversations from opposing viewpoints. The...
Leor Rotchild
Jun 12, 20164 min read
A Message From The Energy Futures Lab to Fort McMurray
Our Energy Futures Lab Fellows, Convenors, Steering Committee, Advisory Council, Sponsoring Partners and The Natural Step team have deep...
The Lab Team
May 5, 20162 min read
Learning journeys: More than just a fancy field trip?
The first time I heard the term “Learning Journey” I had a little trouble taking it seriously. I mean, we’re talking about field trips,...
Tyler Seed
Apr 26, 20163 min read
Alison Cretney: Why is the Energy Futures Lab Going to Fort McMurray?
A group of Fellows visits Landmark Group/AcQbuilt’s innovative net-zero home production facility before engaging with founder and CEO...
Alison Cretney
Apr 13, 20164 min read
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