3. Our Approach
To define what “cleanest LNG” really means, and recommend how British Columbia could achieve it via a hypothetical LNG sector, we commissioned a scan of the global LNG industry, a survey of best...
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2. Background: British Columbia’s Liquefied Natural Gas Ambitions
In 2007 and 2008, the Province of British Columbia landed on the world stage as a climate and clean energy champion when the government introduced a revenue-neutral carbon tax, a ban on coal-fired...
1. Executive Summary
British Columbia is at a crossroads. After gaining an early advantage on climate change leadership with a suite of policies including a revenue-neutral carbon tax and an aggressive greenhouse gas...
Endorsers of A New Energy Vision for Canada
INDUSTRY Aeolis Wind Agentic Communications AIR MILES For Social Change Alterra Anderson Greenplan Big Green Island Transportation Biro Creative Black River Hydro Black River Wind BluEarth Renewables...
Endorsers of Towards a Clean Energy Accord
INDUSTRY Canadian Wind Energy Association (represents 435+ companies and members) Canadian Geothermal Energy Association (represents 35+ companies and members) Clean Energy BC (represents 300+...
4 – Conclusion: Towards a Clean Energy Accord
A Canadian energy strategy, encompassing the objectives, principles and priorities outlined above, could be an effective tool to accelerate Canada’s necessary transition to a low-carbon energy...
3.2 Framework for a Canadian Energy Strategy
In addition, leaders are calling for a comprehensive framework for a Canadian energy strategy to ensure that we address all critical and relevant issues, including jobs and prosperity, ecosystem...
3.1 Principles for a Canadian Energy Strategy
We believe that any energy framework intended to ensure the nation will prosper and remain competitive into the clean energy future must include: Energy Security Provide affordable, accessible,...
3 – Proposed Guiding Principals and Priorities
Some Canadian jurisdictions have shown leadership on the low-carbon transition. For example, British Columbia, Quebec, and Alberta have carbon-pricing regimens, Ontario has the Green Energy and...
2.4 Case Studies
Some observers consider Canada a unique situation, because we happen to have an enormous geologic endowment of fossil fuel resources that today are critical to the global economy. However, other...
2.3 Not a Moment to Lose
These recommendations embrace both near- and long-term thinking. Though the low-carbon transition will unfold over the course of decades–renewable energy and emissions targets frequently extend to...
2.2 A Paycheque that Pays Back
The fossil fuel sector is currently drawing resource workers from every province and territory–generating financial stability for many Canadians and their families. However, a growing body of...