Entries by ARC Energy Research Institute

Weathering the Storm: Alberta’s Grid Alerts and 2024 Energy Themes

Subscribe: Spotify | iTunes Peter and Jackie start the year by reviewing the extreme cold in Alberta that caused a spike in electricity demand, resulting in the Alberta Electricity System Operator (AESO) issuing four grid alerts between January 12th and 15th. The electricity supply-demand balance was the tightest on Saturday evening (January 13th), causing the […]

Looking Back on the Key Energy Themes of 2023

Subscribe: Spotify | iTunes On this week’s podcast, Jackie and Peter review the final takeaways from COP28. Next, they discuss the key energy themes that shaped the past year.  The 2023 top themes include: Artificial intelligence (AI) becomes mainstream Investors now understand the clean energy interest rate nexus 2023 will be the hottest year on record […]

Climate Headlines: COP28, Oil & Gas Emissions Cap, and the Clean Hydrogen Water Nexus

Subscribe: Spotify | iTunes Peter and Jackie start this week’s podcast by discussing the latest developments at COP28 in Dubai, including whether the wording “phase-out” or “phase-down” of fossil fuels will be included in the final text. Next, they talk about the Canadian energy policy announced by the Canadian federal government at COP28, including draft legislation […]

The Six Nations of Grand River Development Corporation’s Mission to Provide Economic Self-Sufficiency

Subscribe: Spotify | iTunes This week, our guest is Matt Jamieson, President and CEO of the Six Nations of Grand River Development Corporation (SNGRDC). SNGRDC’s mission is to achieve economic self-sufficiency for their community by 2030. The Six Nations of the Grand River is located near Toronto and is Canada’s most populated First Nation, with […]