Energy

05 Nov New ELC Publication: Gaining Steam

Posted at 22:50h in Climate and Energy, Climate Change, Energy, Geothermal, Renewable energy by Brenda Heelan Powell 0 Comments

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NOTE: Photo of Strokkur geyser in Iceland, courtesy pixabay.com New ELC Publication Gaining Steam: A Regulatory and Policy Framework for Geothermal Energy Development in Alberta The ELC is pleased to announce publication...

05 Nov FALL 2020 REPORTS OF THE CESD

Posted at 17:52h in Climate and Energy, Climate Change, Core Environmental Principles, Energy, Waste Management by Brenda Heelan Powell 0 Comments

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FALL 2020 REPORTS OF THE CESD A FOCUS ON THE TRANSPORTATION OF DANGEROUS GOODS IN CANADA The Commissioner of Environment and Sustainable Development (CESD) recently released her Fall 2020 Reports. There are...

28 Sep Updates on Oil & Gas Liability and Rehabilitation in Alberta

Posted at 20:23h in Climate and Energy, Energy, Geothermal by Brenda Heelan Powell 0 Comments

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Updates on Oil & Gas Liability and Rehabilitation in Alberta It is no secret that Alberta has an oil and gas liability problem. There are more than 96,000 inactive wells in Alberta (see...

22 Jun Sun & the Law: Harnessing Germany’s Solar Power for Alberta

Posted at 15:55h in Climate and Energy, Energy, Solar by Rebecca Kauffman 0 Comments

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Sun & the Law: Harnessing Germany’s Solar Power for Alberta If we are going to successfully pursue our climate goals, clearly, society needs to shift away from fossil fuels towards renewable energy...

10 Jun The polluter pays principle in Alberta: June 24 webinar with Jason Unger (updated with recording)

Posted at 14:59h in Climate and Energy, Energy, Environmental Rights, Polluter Pays by Jason Unger 0 Comments

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The polluter pays principle in Alberta: Where to from here? You can now watch the recording of this video by clicking this link. or download the slides at this link. Webinar: Jun 24, 2020...

08 Jun A bad start to Environment Week: Alberta rescinds its Coal Policy

Posted at 15:46h in Climate and Energy, Coal, Cumulative Effects, Energy, Nature and Biodiversity, Parks & Recreation by Brenda Heelan Powell 0 Comments

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A bad start to Environment Week: Alberta rescinds its Coal Policy Last week we celebrated Environment Week but the Government of Alberta had an odd way of celebrating to say the least....

03 Jun The polluter pays principle in Alberta: Meeting economic challenges with regulatory certainty

Posted at 20:13h in Climate and Energy, Energy, Environmental Rights, Polluter Pays by Jason Unger 0 Comments

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The polluter pays principle in Alberta: Meeting economic challenges with regulatory certainty To say these are “challenging times” is a gross understatement. Borders closed, energy prices in the basement, propping up the...

08 Nov Where to from here? More Green Regs and Ham in Calgary (October 24, 2019)

Posted at 17:28h in Climate and Energy, Energy, Green Regs and Ham, Pollution & Emissions by Brenda Heelan Powell 0 Comments

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Where to from here? More Green Regs and Ham in Calgary (October 24, 2019) On October 24, 2019 the Environmental Law Centre (ELC) hosted its Calgary Green Regs and Ham event. (Spring...

27 Sep Impact Assessment, the Canadian Energy Regulator & Navigable Waters:

Posted at 15:49h in Climate and Energy, Climate Change, Cumulative Effects, Energy, Environmental Assessment by Brenda Heelan Powell 1 Comment

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Impact Assessment, the Canadian Energy Regulator & Navigable Waters: An Overview of what was Bill C-69 and now is Law What is Bill C-69? In response to significant changes made to federal environmental...

01 May Climate Change and the Law: Adapting Alberta’s Living Things to Climate Change

Posted at 20:31h in Climate and Energy, Climate Change, Energy, Renewable energy by Kyra Leuschen 0 Comments

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Climate Change and the Law: A Primer for Alberta Part Two: An Introduction to Adaptation in Alberta Adapting Alberta’s Living Things to Climate Change The Environmental Law Centre (ELC) recently published its report...

24 Apr Climate Change and the Law: Regulating Geothermal

Posted at 20:13h in Climate and Energy, Climate Change, Energy, Renewable energy by Rebecca Kauffman 0 Comments

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Regulating Geothermal: How do we own heat? Climate Change and the Law: A Primer for Alberta Part One: An Introduction to Mitigation in Alberta This blog post focuses on geothermal, taking a closer look...

16 Apr Climate Change Adaptation and the Law: Adapting Alberta’s Infrastructure to Climate Change

Posted at 20:01h in Climate and Energy, Climate Change, Energy, Renewable energy by Kyra Leuschen 1 Comment

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Climate Change and the Law: A Primer for Alberta Part One: An Introduction to Climate Change Adaptation in Alberta Adapting Alberta’s Infrastructure to Climate Change The Environmental Law Centre (ELC) recently published its...