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Electricity Exports

Reviewing Canada’s cross-border power trade BY INGRID EKTVEDT, TAB GANGOPADHYAY, MARCELLA MATZEIT, National Energy Board Canada had another exciting electricity export year in 2013. This issue’s The Bulletin Board briefly outlines the key trade highlights and gives a high-level...


How utilities can keep the lights on

Utilities worldwide have been on a roller-coaster ride, and an often painful one, over the past decade. Despite the sharp growth in global demand for electricity, many utilities have lost value or posted below-average returns. A McKinsey analysis of 50 major publicly listed utilities from Asia,...


Trudeau Liberals in Turmoil Over Energy and Climate Change Policies

The Trudeau government is facing increasing turmoil over its energy and climate change policies, reflecting a broader crisis of coherence within Canadian environmental and energy strategy. As the Liberal administration grapples with internal dissent and external pressures, the nation watches...

Moving Forward with LED Retrofits

Evaluating options for light-emitting diodes (LEDs) BY JEFF GOLDSTEIN, LaMar Lighting Lighting and related maintenance costs can constitute a significant portion of the commercial building's budget. Tasked with reducing costs, facility managers, owners and operations professionals re-evaluate...

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Reducing Alaska’s Prison Population as a Climate Strategy

In Alaska, a novel approach to climate strategy is gaining traction: reducing the prison population. Advocates argue that addressing the high incarceration rates can play a crucial role in mitigating climate change. This perspective reflects a broader understanding of how social justice and environmental sustainability are interconnected. By focusing on the prison system, Alaska aims to address both social inequities and environmental challenges, creating a more holistic approach to climate action.

The Link Between Incarceration...

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