Energy Insights
There is plenty of data in the world, but deriving the right insights from this data can be challenging. Our Insights articles provide perspectives whilst clearly outlining data and assumptions driving conclusions. Constructive feedback is most welcome. “Let the data speak for itself!”
These articles do not provide investment, business, or legal advice. Posts are for general information purposes only, and remain subject to change.
A level playing field saves taxpayer money!
A levelized playing field for competing technologies significantly reduces the cost to taxpayers by driving customers toward the most economically efficient solution. In Canada, Thermal Energy Storage solutions are currently disadvantaged vis-a-vis other, costlier technologies - time to re-level the playing field!
Emissions-free steam: Keeping it simple
Simple is good, simpler is better. A new decarbonization pathway is opening up for Alberta's energy industry: toasters in bricks.
Alberta-Power, Part 3: Opportunities
The final part of the Alberta Power series, looking at the business cases for three opportunities arising from intermittently cheap electricity: Batteries, Hydrogen, and Electro-Thermal Energy Storage.
Alberta-Power, Part 2: Averages, Tails and the Future
A deeper look into Alberta power prices over the last two decades, with an outlook of likely developments over coming years.
Alberta-Power, Part 1: A New Paradigm
An overview of the paradigm shift under way in the Alberta power market and the associated challenges and opportunities.