Climate change demands immediate legal action, and Alberta is taking significant strides with clean energy programs. Explore the evolving legal landscape that’s paving the way for sustainable energy solutions.
Climate change is a global issue with local consequences, and Alberta’s legal framework is key to addressing it.
At the Environmental Law Centre, we focus on balancing energy development with the need to protect the environment and quality of life. Our work explores renewable energy policies, Property-Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) programs, and innovative solutions like carbon taxes and energy efficiency regulations.
We equip lawyers, advocates, and policymakers with in-depth analysis and actionable recommendations to advance climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies. By examining Alberta’s legal frameworks and drawing comparisons to other jurisdictions, we provide the tools to push for meaningful reforms that accelerate the clean energy transition.
Access to environmental information is vital to democratic participation and government accountability, as well as key to enabling environmental protections....
APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 27, 2025 (11:59 pm) The Environmental Law Centre (Alberta) (ELC) is inviting applications from law students for a...
We provide objective information and respected advice on changing environmental legislation and regulations; we are one of the only charities in Alberta that provide this to Albertans.
