Renewables & Alternatives

Jun
06
2019

Power Shift in Remote Communities

Pembina Institute
Jun 6 2019 - 11:00am

Remote Indigenous communities in Canada overwhelmingly rely on diesel fuel for heating and electricity generation. Clean energy projects in these communities are more likely to succeed with strong and coordinated support from governments, utilities, regulators, and industry.

The Pembina Institute presents a webinar on the current policy context for remote community-led clean energy projects in Canada. We'll release a new report card assessing the policy environment in each province and territory. Read more about Power Shift in Remote Communities

Source: Pembina Institute

Location

Webinar
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Pembina Institute
Energy
Electricity Generation & Transmission
Renewables & Alternatives
Environmental Law & Policy
Indigienous Peoples Issues
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

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Pembina Institute
Energy
Energy Conservation
Renewables & Alternatives
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
07
2019

$3.3m grant for Fort Chipewyan will lead to Canada’s biggest remote solar project

Pembina Institute reacts to the Government of Alberta’s investment to reduce Fort Chipewyan’s reliance on imported diesel for electric power

Pembina Institute

CALGARY – DAVE LOVEKIN, Director, Renewables in Remote Communities at the Pembina Institute, made the following statement in response to the Government of Alberta’s announcement supporting Fort Chipewyan’s solar photovoltaic and battery hybrid micro-grid system: Read more about $3.3m grant for Fort Chipewyan will lead to Canada’s biggest remote solar project

Source: Pembina Institute
Pembina Institute
Climate Change
Renewables & Alternatives
Indigienous Peoples Issues
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
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Business & the Environment
Energy
Renewables & Alternatives
Jan
08
2019

Job Opportunity: Workshop Coordinator, Keepers of the Athabasca

Position: 
Workshop Coordinator
Organization: 
Keepers of the Athabasca
Application Deadline: 
10 Feb 2019
Location: 
Northern Alberta (flexible)

Duration: 6-month part-time contract (30 hours per week) with 3-month probationary period, and possibility of contract renewal and more hours.

Keepers of the Athabasca Watershed Society are First Nations, Métis, Inuit, environmental groups and watershed citizens working together for the protection of water, land and air for all living things in the Athabasca River watershed. We are guided by both Indigenous Elders’ traditional knowledge and western science.  Read more about Job Opportunity: Workshop Coordinator, Keepers of the Athabasca

Link: Facebook job posting
Keepers of the Athabasca
Energy Conservation
Renewables & Alternatives
Fresh Water
Indigienous Peoples Issues
Sustainable Communities
Full-time
Contract
Paid
Dec
17
2018

Alberta’s REP auction: Smart policy delivers good news

Pembina Institute reacts to Renewable Electricity Program 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 this year’s competitive procurement process for renewables: Read more about Alberta’s REP auction: Smart policy delivers good news

Source: Pembina Institute
Pembina Institute
Energy
Electricity Generation & Transmission
Renewables & Alternatives
Dec
13
2018

New report from Environmental Defence shows that Alberta’s carbon levy is consistent with a strong economy

The carbon levy is funding popular energy efficiency programs and needed infrastructure

Environmental Defence

Read more about New report from Environmental Defence shows that Alberta’s carbon levy is consistent with a strong economy

Source: Environmental Defence
Environmental Defence
Climate Change
Economics
Business & the Environment
Energy
Energy Conservation
Renewables & Alternatives
Environmental Law & Policy

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