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Electricity

Readying electricity systems to support a resilient, affordable, low-carbon energy future

Electricity is a foundational enabler for many transition pathways. Making sure we have a grid that can keep pace with growing demand and maintain affordability is essential.

To compete in a global net-zero economy, Canada needs to produce two to three times more electricity than it generates today, and deliver it to every corner of the country reliably. As the largest provincial contributor to GHG emissions from electricity, Alberta's grid will need the greatest change to close the gap.

 

Lowering the cost of energy will also increase Albertans' prosperity, the competitiveness of Alberta's industry, and attract more jobs, investment and innovation.

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The Energy Futures Lab is making sure the grid keeps pace. Through our work in this area, we're convening leaders from every corner of the value chain, sparking open, action-oriented dialogue, and forging the collaborations that move ideas off the page and into the field.

 

Our transparent, targeted analysis exposes blind spots and turns ambition into practical, region-specific build-out plans—so Canadian communities can power a smarter, more prosperous future.

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The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) estimates that 90% of the world's electricity can come from renewable sources by 2050.

Related Initiatives

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Alberta’s Electricity Future

Uniting electricity system leaders and users to create solutions that accelerate the shift to a modern, reliable, and low carbon power grid in Alberta.

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eVentures NW Alberta eMobility Charging Network

Convening eight local governments and municipal districts in NW Alberta to work jointly towards building a regional electric vehicle charging network, including completion of a charging network map and capital funding proposals.

Latest Publications

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Maximizing Momentum

This report captures Alberta's Electricity Futures' first three years—from building a shared vision and influencing policy and regulatory discussions to advancing energy affordability and grid modernization.

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Tensions hindering progress on Alberta’s energy transition

Advancing the energy transition in Alberta requires us to engage urgently in the sticky work of developing and testing practical, tangible interventions aimed at reconciling and addressing tensions hindering its progress.

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Demand Side Management Opportunities for Alberta’s Electricity System

This research summary compares Alberta’s DSM approach to comparable jurisdictions, identifies gaps in current approaches and recommends actions for increasing the use of DSM in the province.

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