The energy transition requires more than just technological advancement. It involves a multi-faceted approach that recognizes the complexities and interconnectedness between our social systems and our energy system.
To better understand these connections, innovators and influencers from across Alberta join the Energy Futures Lab as Fellows, Ambassadors and Partners to collectively address current and future energy challenges.
As a trusted convenor, connector, storyteller and catalyzer of innovative energy system initiatives and solutions, the Energy Futures Lab supports change-makers as they collaboratively explore the following question:
How can we leverage Canada’s assets and innovation capacity to accelerate an inclusive and equitable transition to a prosperous net-zero future?
Let us approach our shared challenge with boldness and curiosity, let us acknowledge that our actions have consequences today and in the future, and most importantly, let us leave no one behind.
We focus our attention and resources on complex challenges that require collaboration and innovation beyond the constraints of single organizations, disciplines, and perspectives. We currently have five innovation areas we are actively solutioning in:
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Recognizing the various lenses through which concepts of an energy transition may be viewed and experienced will be crucial in identifying priority areas, unforeseen implications and avoid unintended consequences.
We are an Alberta-based coalition of diverse innovators and leading organizations working together to accelerate the transition to the energy system the future requires of us.
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