Energy Transitions Roundtable Proceedings

While it is not possible to adequately summarize the entire discussion in a proceedings paper, the above stands as a condensed synthesis of major themes that emerged over the day’s events From a policy perspective, there are important roles for federal and provincial governments in promoting decarbonization, and efforts in this regard will be more effective if those levels of government can harmonize policy choices to work together instead of pancaking and laying complex policies on top of each other

Roundtable participants perceived Canada (and Alberta specifically) as having a very strong and diverse talent base, and a valued resource endowment (in both hydrocarbons and other resources like wind and solar) Capital investment attractiveness remains a concern that the private sector and government need to discuss in a proactive manner

Finally, and perhaps most relevant: a common theme in all the day’s sessions was the importance of maintaining a focus on decarbonization as the objective, balanced against other socio- economic concerns Transition is often interpreted as a need to shift off, or towards, specific energy sources But the overarching purpose of these discussions remains a desire to reduce carbon emissions in an efficient and effective manner