Presentation: Technology and Policy Options for a Low-Emission Energy System in Canada

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Thursday, January 26th, 2017
9:00 AM

Dr. Keith Hipel, VIU Honourary Doctorate of Science Recipient, will be presenting key findings from the 'Council of Canadian Academies Expert Panel Report on Energy Use and Climate Change 2015'. The evidence is clear: increased greenhouse gas emissions from human activity are causing pervasive changes to the Earth’s climate, and significant and rapid efforts will be needed to reduce these emissions in the coming decades.

The Panel’s report is an up-to-date, accessible review of options for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and moving Canada toward a low-emission future. It provides an overview of Canada’s energy system, an analysis of different energy sources and technologies, and an exploration of the public policies available to support a shift toward low-emission energy sources and technologies.

The report constitutes an indispensable resource for private sector decision-makers, different levels of government, and the public as they seek to better understand energy use and the options available to combat climate change.