Energy

Apr
04
2019

Webinar - Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development 2019 Spring Reports

Office of the Auditor General of Canada
Apr 4 2019 - 11:30am

The webinar is an opportunity to ask the Commissioner questions about the findings of her audits of:

Aquatic Invasive Species. This audit focused on whether Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the Canada Border Services Agency implemented adequate measures to prevent aquatic invasive species from becoming established in Canadian waters. We examined their activities to prevent introductions, to detect and respond to invasions, and to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species. Read more about Webinar - Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development 2019 Spring Reports

Wildlife Protection
Energy
Conventional Oil & Gas
Oil Sands
Fresh Water
Fisheries
Mining
Mar
15
2019

Op-Ed: Look for energy-industry solutions, not scapegoats

Pembina Institute

By Simon Dyer

Published in Edmonton Journal (March 15, 2019)

Energy markets are changing and so is our climate. These are not just facts, they are the lived experience of Albertans dealing with a downturn that feels different this time — and the fires, smoke and floods that have come to define our summers.

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Source: Pembina Institute
Pembina Institute
Energy
Mar
14
2019

Putting Alberta’s future energy policies to the test

New online tool allows anyone to assess the impact of energy policy ideas on addressing Alberta’s carbon pollution

Pembina Institute

CALGARY — In the lead up to the provincial election, Alberta’s energy future is a highly charged topic. To make good choices, Albertans require credible, non-partisan information. Read more about Putting Alberta’s future energy policies to the test

Source: Pembina Institute
Pembina Institute
Climate Change
Energy
Environmental Law & Policy
Mar
08
2019

A vision for energy policy leadership in Alberta

Pembina Institute outlines how parties vying to lead Alberta can play a leadership role in a rapidly changing energy future

Pembina Institute

EDMONTON — Thanks to a strong history as an energy leader, Alberta is well-positioned to lead the charge in a new energy reality. In our new publication, Energy Policy Leadership in Alberta, the Pembina Institute has identified policy areas where parties vying to form the next Government of Alberta can play a leadership role in helping our province prosper in a rapidly shifting energy future. Read more about A vision for energy policy leadership in Alberta

Source: Pembina Institute
Pembina Institute
Energy
Energy Conservation
Renewables & Alternatives
Mar
09
2019

Public Presentation: Mixing Water, Oil and Gas

Council of Canadians, Red Deer and Area Chapter
Mar 9 2019 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm

From the Council of Canadians website:

Did you know that millions of litres of fresh water are being extracted from Western Canada and made permanently unuseable? The Red Deer and Area Chapter of the Council of Canadians invites you to the free public presentation “Mixing Water, Oil and Gas” about fresh water extraction from our rivers, lakes and aquifers for unconventional oil and gas development. Hear from guest speaker Dr. David Sauchyn, the Director of the Prairie Adaptation Research Collaborative at the University of Regina, and from people in central Alberta who will share their stories about the dangerous natural gas extraction method known as “fracking.” Read more about Public Presentation: Mixing Water, Oil and Gas

Link: Facebook Event
Source: Council of Canadians

Location

The Margaret Parsons Theatre at Red Deer College
100 College Boulevard
Red Deer , AB
See map: Google Maps
Council of Canadians
Energy
Fracking
Fresh Water
Feb
20
2019

Job Opportunity: Community Programs Coordinator, Environment Lethbridge

Position: 
Community Programs Coordinator
Organization: 
Environment Lethbridge
Application Deadline: 
28 Feb 2019
Location: 
Lethbridge

From the job description on the Environment Lethbridge website:

Environment Lethbridge is a nonprofit organization that works to encourage community action towards sustainability. Our three key focus areas are waste reduction, food sustainability and climate change and energy. Learn more about Environment Lethbridge on our website: www.environmentlethbridge.ca Read more about Job Opportunity: Community Programs Coordinator, Environment Lethbridge

Source: Environment Lethbridge
Food Security
Climate Change
Energy
Waste Management
Full-time
Term
Paid
Feb
15
2019

Alberta steps up on solar: Cheap, clean and local

Pembina Institute reacts to Alberta’s solar procurement announcement

Pembina Institute

CALGARY — Binnu Jeyakumar, Director, Clean Energy at the Pembina Institute, made the following statement in response to the Government of Alberta’s announcement on its procurement of solar power: Read more about Alberta steps up on solar: Cheap, clean and local

Source: Pembina Institute
Pembina Institute
Energy
Electricity Generation & Transmission
Renewables & Alternatives
Feb
26
2019

AWA Talk — Ian Urquhart: Promises Made

Alberta Wilderness Association
Feb 26 2019 - 7:00pm

The NDP 2015 election platform promised leadership on climate change. As Albertans ready for a spring 2019 election, Ian Urquhart considers just how much leadership Premier Notley’s government has shown on the climate change file. Read more about AWA Talk — Ian Urquhart: Promises Made

Source: Alberta Wilderness Association

Location

Jackson Power
9744 60 Avenue NW
Edmonton , AB
See map: Google Maps
Alberta Wilderness Association
Climate Change
Energy
Coal
Renewables & Alternatives
Environmental Law & Policy
Feb
06
2019

Adopting a Single Provincial Regulator for Electricity Generation in Alberta

Canadian Institute of Resources Law
Feb 6 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm

The Canadian Institute of Resources Law invites you to attend a free public lecture on CIRL Occasional Paper #68:

“Adopting a Single Provincial Regulator for Electricity Generation Projects in Alberta” Read more about Adopting a Single Provincial Regulator for Electricity Generation in Alberta

Source: Eventbrite

Location

Murray Fraser Hall, Room MFH 2370
2878 University Way NW
T2N 1N4 Calgary , AB
See map: Google Maps
Energy
Electricity Generation & Transmission
Environmental Law & Policy
Jan
17
2019

Solar Seminar: Solar Power your Business Calgary

Solar Energy Society of Alberta
Jan 17 2019 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm

Calgary has an increasing number of government solar projects and large commercial systems. Larger systems are going in as installation costs are dropping. What are the steps to putting a photovoltaic system on a business? What are the tax benefits? What kind of ROI do these projects offer? Case studies of commercial systems will be provided by a panel of the installing contractors and developers. Read more about Solar Seminar: Solar Power your Business Calgary

Source: Eventbrite

Location

Orpheus Theatre, Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)
1301 16 Ave NW
T2M 0L4 Calgary , AB
See map: Google Maps
Business & the Environment
Energy
Renewables & Alternatives

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