Regional Pathways

Supporting communities to test solutions that unlock their vision of a thriving energy future.

To accelerate the pace of change, we have to account for the diverse realities, desires and potential of each region.

People who live and work on the land are best placed to determine a region's future. Unfortunately, decision makers have often dismissed regional wisdom in favour of one-size-fits-all solutions that fail to account for differences between regions.

We take a collaborative, cross-sector approach, grounded in both global best practices and regional realities. We work closely with communities, regions, and innovators to surface the priorities, barriers, and opportunities that shape energy decisions that make sense for each place. By connecting these local perspectives to broader system trends and sharing clear, accessible analysis, we help ensure that planning and policy efforts remain practical, relevant, and responsive.

When net-zero pathways reflect local priorities, they create durable solutions and that create greater value for everyone.

Related Initiatives

Future Materials Alliance

Bringing together Western and Northern Canada's battery and advanced material industries to establish and expand value chains that support market share growth and keep more value from Canada's resources at home.

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Alberta’s Future Competitiveness

Seizing low-carbon opportunities starts with Alberta’s regional strengths

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Rural Futures Community of Practice

Connecting rural leaders to share solutions, build capacity, and turn collaboration into action across Alberta

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Latest News & Insights

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Latest Publications

Central Alberta Corridor Summary Report

A new report from the Future Materials Alliance outlines how Alberta’s Central Corridor can become a globally competitive hub for critical materials processing, help to close Canada’s midstream gap, and unlock higher-value supply chains.

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Alberta’s Future Competitiveness and the Next Wave of Growth

This report explores how the province can move from resource powerhouse to industrial superpower — building on its expertise, infrastructure, and innovation. It assesses strategic, resource-based low-carbon sectors that can define the province’s competitiveness in a changing global economy and dives deeper into areas where regional strengths align with global demand.

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Alberta's Critical Materials Opportunity

The Industrial Development Playbook offers a proposed framework for building a robust ecosystem and industrial sector that translates Alberta’s latent strengths into an integrated, investment-ready industry.

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