Two Energy Trends Canada Can’t Afford to Ignore

Clean Energy Canada

What does Canada’s energy future look like over the longer term?

It’s a critical and timely question—made even more relevant as our country, at least many of our political and business leaders, gets embroiled once again in a polarized debate about pipelines. And it’s the central topic of discussion this week at Generation Energy, an event convened by federal Natural Resources Minister Jim Carr.

From our perspective, it’s an opportune time to step back, observe what’s happening around the world and learn about new technologies and emerging global trends. Only then can we have a productive discussion about how we can best situate Canada to capitalize on the opportunities of the global transition to clean energy that’s underway, rather than falling victim to its challenges.

To discuss Canada’s energy future in this context, we need to understand two things that make this global energy transition different than any that has preceded it. First, the role of China. And second, the forces that are accelerating change.

For the full article see:

http://cleanenergycanada.org/generation-energy-two-huge-energy-trends-canada-cant-afford-to-ignore/

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