Nov 25, 2021 | energy econ, Reflections
Debates around energy economics – how we source and use energy resources and the consequences of our choices – are a regular feature of the daily news cycle. The drivers of energy supply and demand are not always easy to understand, but they directly impact our...
Nov 2, 2021 | biz transformation, deal strategy, energy econ, labour markets, Reflections, strategy
Economic impact assessments (EIA) provide essential information related to the impact of a project, program, or policy on the economy, employment and other key aspects of community well-being in a specific region. The results from EIA can help decision-makers...
Aug 23, 2021 | energy econ, Reflections
In April 2019, the average price of regular gas in Vancouver had reached an unexplained high. As a result, in May 2019, the BC Provincial Government directed the BC Utilities Commission (BCUC) to conduct an inquiry into retail gasoline and diesel prices in the...
Nov 15, 2019 | deal strategy, energy econ, Reflections
The world’s demand for lower carbon energy is increasing, particularly in Asia. North American producers are uniquely positioned to help meet these needs. The continent has a significant supply of natural gas, one of the cleanest burning fossil fuels. This is enough...
Nov 15, 2019 | energy econ, Reflections
In 2012, the Province of BC launched an incentive program under the Clean Energy Act. This program aimed to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by incentivizing fuel switching from diesel to compressed natural gas (CNG) or liquefied natural gas (LNG) in a variety of...
