Justin Riemer

A new report from Energy Futures examines what is required for B.C. to achieve its mandated ZEV sales target of 90% in 2030 and 100% in 2035. The report finds there are significant public charging infrastructure and electricity generation gaps that need to be closed if the government's targets are to be achieved. B.C. is planning on building 10,000 public chargers by 2030, 30,000 less than what is required to support an increasingly electrified fleet. Powering this infrastructure depends on an additional 2,700 GWh of electricity generation capacity. Automakers are committed to helping the provincial government move to a lower carbon economy and increase the number of ZEVs on B.C.'s roads. There are now over 80 ZEV models available in every size and vehicle segment with an additional 40 models expected this year. But achieving these ambitious sales targets depends on stronger consumer support in the form of consumer financial and non-financial incentives, charging infrastructure, grid investments, and education. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ehzCSm3z

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On June 10, the Canada Electricity Advisory Council released its final report, Powering Canada: A blueprint for success. This report provides 28 recommendations to help Canada achieve its emissions goals affordably, reliably, and in ways that benefit Indigenous communities. ➡️Read more: https://ow.ly/wHML50Sq6a9

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Today’s report by the Canada Electricity Advisory Council underscores the important link between reliable and cost competitive electricity to Canada’s attractiveness as a location for industrial investment. We’re pleased to see the Council’s focus on the urgent need to grow Canada’s electricity supply and accelerate opportunities for building electricity infrastructure. Importantly, the Council notes that all of this can expand economic reconciliation through meaningful participation by Indigenous Nations and communities in the energy transition. Now is the time to move beyond reports by having a national conversation on how best to expand our electricity supply to enable growth and provide Canadians with access to clean, reliable and affordable energy.  Read the Council's full report here: https://lnkd.in/gkgg2h8M

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Do you work in #climate? Understanding #IndigenousPeoples integral place in climate is the starting point of all #climatesolutions be they #naturebased, #carboncredits, #biodiversityunits, or the #energytransition. I recommend registering for this roundtable.

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Last chance to register! Join us on September 10 for a discussion of the potential and pitfalls of market systems to deliver an electricity system that’s affordable, reliable, and meets Canada’s emissions goals. How did Alberta’s complex electricity grid come to be, and is it set up to make Alberta the tortoise or the hare in the national race to decarbonize grids?

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Have you registered? Let’s talk about GHG Verification and offset credit.

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Have you read the Canada Electricity Advisory Council report outlining action necessary to advance Canada’s clean electricity future? Powering Canada: A Blueprint for Success lays out the Council’s final findings and 28 recommendations, including: ✅ measures that can create much clearer alignment on Canada’s path forward ✅ opportunities for the federal government to play an important role and enable timely buildout of the country’s electricity systems ✅ crucial support mechanisms to address fairness and ensure that the overall costs and benefits of the transition are equitably shared Read the full report here: https://ow.ly/AOiW50Sejuq Read the news release here: https://ow.ly/x9jz50SegFH

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