Renewables & Alternatives
Indigenous Energy Efficiency Champions Conference Series: Apply now to present or host a booth
The Alberta Native Friendship Centres Association (ANFCA) is excited to publicly announce our Indigenous Energy Efficiency Champions conference series that we will be co-hosting with four Alberta Friendship Centres in October 2019.
Want to get involved in our four Indigenous Energy Efficiency Champions Conferences?
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Power Shift in Remote Communities
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
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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
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
Alberta steps up on solar: Cheap, clean and local
Pembina Institute reacts to Alberta’s solar procurement announcement
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
AWA Talk — Ian Urquhart: Promises Made
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
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$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
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
Calgary Solar Drinks
Come network with solar enthusiasts while enjoying a meal or drink at The Gateway, before the Solar Seminar.
This event is free, and no registration is required, just show up! Read more about Calgary Solar Drinks
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Solar Seminar: Solar Power your Business Calgary
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
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Job Opportunity: Workshop Coordinator, Keepers of the Athabasca
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
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