I am so pleased I had the opportunity to provide this commentary in @dialogueshg.bsky.social about why I think that #energygeographies are so important to understanding the drivers and dynamics of #energytransitions and #energyjustice doi.org/10.1177/2043... @aag-energy.bsky.social

When do we electrify, and when do we use hydrogen? See CSSN Scholar @christinahoicka.bsky.social and colleagues' paper that can tell us when hydrogen end-uses are appropriate, using a method that is applicable to other emerging technologies. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Amazing! Research by colleagues @uvicecs.bsky.social "This method offers an opportunity for rapid on-site fabrication of lightweight & deformable power sources on various substrates, including inflated elastic balloons ... & produces customizable irregular solar modules" rdcu.be/evkEP #energysky

I recently learned about Nova Scotia's green choice program for renewable procurement. Nice to learn of this partnership with a First Nation that trained 10 solar installers and is providing more security of supply at reduced costs. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Excited to connect at #ist25 @transitionsnetwork.bsky.social. I'll be presenting about Indigenous utilities & transformative #energyjustice on Tuesday at 15:30 Parallel 4.3, Justice and Equity in Urban Sustainability: Addressing Power Dynamics and Community Voices (photo of #IWD street art)

Pleased to see our @ca.theconversation.com explainer about Indigenous electricity utilities republished in @theenergymix.com www.theenergymix.com/a-first-nati... #energyjustice #energysky #undrip #dripa

Our new explainer in @ca.theconversation.com about Indigenous Utilities #energysky #energyjustice #UNDRIP #DRIPA

What is an Indigenous Utility? We share 6 models of a First Nation Power Authority that emerged from an advocacy coalition in British Columbia in this explainer in ‪@ca.theconversation.com‬ theconversation.com/a-first-nati...

A First Nations power authority could transform electricity generation for Indigenous nations

As we write up the results of our study of the socioeconomic benefits of renewable energy to 14 First Nations in British Columbia, I'm looking forward to digging into this report (provided in the link⬇️).

No more crumbs from the corporate table. We need to scale-up community and public ownership. Read & share the full report: platformlondon.org/socialvalue

Love this free and accessible media training resource from the Narwhal @thenarwhal.ca thenarwhal.ca/interviewee-...

New Paper: What if only climate-leading states pursued net-zero? Our study finds 23 states could cut U.S. emissions 46% by 2050. Significant, but not enough. State-led decarbonization costs slightly more, shifts tech choices, and leans on electrification and DAC in CA & the Northeast. rdcu.be/em0sg

Glad to see our paper posted as a resource by @firstnationscen.bsky.social in Australia www.firstnationscleanenergy.org.au/research_and... #energysky

For those looking for policy & regulatory insights, Table 3 outlines 6 First Nation Power Authority models, their characteristics, examples, & the specific regulatory changes that would be minimum requirements to support the model. Figure 2 illustrates the transformative potential of each model.

Pleased to share a new open access publication that provides a narrative about the potential for transformative #energyjustice of Indigenous Nation controlled utilities developed from interviews with 14 Nations in British Columbia & deep regulatory analysis. #energysky doi.org/10.1016/j.en...

As we "electrify everything", how will large cities w/ dense energy demand source renewable electricity from surrounding regions, often sited nearby smaller communities? Who is involved in development of these projects? What are the #energyjustice implications? doi.org/10.1080/1354... #energysky

If you are curious about energy in northern communities a new blog from Northern Energy Innovation @ #YukonUniversity aims to demystify the energy industry & "explain the challenges & opportunities that northern communities encounter in the energy transition." remoteenergy.ca/blog/ #energyjustice

This is a crucial election. And you can register and vote tomorrow, election day. www.cbc.ca/news/politic... #cdnpoli #yyj #VancouverIsland

This election is about climate change, whether you're aware of it or not -- an updated assessment of the Canadian party positions on climate change, from @profkharrison.bsky.social and I www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...

Some significant updates now that the Conservative platform is out. Consistent with Poilievre’s previous critiques, but not previously stated during the election, the CPC would also repeal the Clean Fuel Standard, the Clean Electricity Regulation, and the ZEV Act (the “tax on gas-powered vehicles.)1

The @uvicgeography.bsky.social department wrote this accessible summary of the ReSET CoLab's newest open access research publication about the transformative potential of First Nation Power Authority models. #energysky #energypolicy #utilities @aag-energy.bsky.social www.uvic.ca/socialscienc...

This is the analysis of election climate policies I've been waiting to see. Thanks for taking the time @climatekeith.bsky.social for putting together this thorough analysis.

Across British Columbia, many First Nations are ready to lead the clean energy transition—but outdated policies and institutional barriers stand in the way. To read the full study, visit the UVic Geography LinkTree (in bio) or follow the link below: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Glad to see our paper posted as a resource by @firstnationscen.bsky.social in Australia www.firstnationscleanenergy.org.au/research_and... #energysky

Pleased to share a new open access publication that provides a narrative about the potential for transformative #energyjustice of Indigenous Nation controlled utilities developed from interviews with 14 Nations in British Columbia & deep regulatory analysis. #energysky doi.org/10.1016/j.en...

Did you know that 2/3 of all energy we use ends up as waste heat because of how inefficient our energy system is? Yet we pay for 100% of the energy inputs. Here’s the US as an example.

Wondering if #energysky help out my research colab? We're looking for electricity consumption by continent categorized as Asia, North America, South America, Africa, and Oceania from a legitimate data source. If you happen to know where this is I'd be grateful if you can share.

Of the 9 publications I found, few are open access, and few have a license that allows use for commercial purposes. Curious if anyone is aware of publisher responses #springer #elsevier #EnergySky #nature

Good morning! 9 of my peer-reviewed publications are listed. The irony is that most of my cited papers are about the need for and practice of energy efficiency! Curious about other #energyresearchers #energyjustice #energygeography #energydemocracy www.theatlantic.com/technology/a...

Lots of desire for co-creation and participatory design for energy justice. Here's an article that offers theory-based, practical advice for researchers and practitioners through detailing an example of participatory co-design of off-grid systems in the Brazilian Amazon doi.org/10.1016/j.er...

Great way to end the week is with a peer-reviewed journal paper acceptance for a project started in 2022 that has trained/ engaged four early career researchers. Coming soon...

I've been inviting craft into teaching as a way to expand our awareness. ReSET CoLab members bring knitting & crochet to meetings already. I recently acquired a set of handmade Indigenous produced #beampaints that we now incorporate into our lab discussions. It smooths out the energy in the space.

Fantastic event co-chaired w/ Kathleen Hancock. We reflected on the importance of empirical energy justice research in a panel & workshop. Papers about First Nations, social justice movements & 🔌reliability in the US, steel clusters in India, & contesting 🟢 🔌 in the global south. 👀▶️ to next steps.

Looking forward to #ISA2025 I'll be presenting “Stretch and transform” for energy justice: Indigenous advocacy for electricity institutional transformation in BC, Canada" Sunday March 2 1030 AM on panel SB45: Comparative Energy Justice: Findings from North America, South America, and Asia.

'To go fast, we must go slow.' This @coaltransitions.bsky.social paper highlights the dangers of pushing through an #energy transition from the top-down without taking the time to include people in planning and benefits. 1/4 @sussexnrggroup.bsky.social www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Shortcut to some energy starter packs: UK/Europe 1: go.bsky.app/BAxXdHc UK/Europe 2: go.bsky.app/DTY2xx3 Women in energy 1: go.bsky.app/AGCURBf Women in energy 2: go.bsky.app/KtMdVag Community energy: go.bsky.app/LpqEmbM

Well written, thoughtful, insightful & important #openaccess paper resulting from the WISER Network symposium in partnership w/ Smart Prosperity Institute. #energyjustice doi.org/10.1016/j.er... congrats! @njoshi.bsky.social @georgiasav.bsky.social @jlmacarthur.bsky.social @amyjanzwood.bsky.social

How can place based approaches to energy transitions lead to justice and societal transformation? Hosted by @mcgilltised.bsky.social, in this #TISEDtalk designed for engineers, I provide insights from geography approaches youtu.be/hN6sWEWax3g?...

I was glad to be a witness for the House of Commons Standing Committee on Natural Resources Study on Canada’s Electricity Grid and Network, Meeting 108. My main argument is that in order to address justice, we need to think of energy policy as social policy. parlvu.parl.gc.ca/Harmony/en/P...

I am back from #sabbatical and catching up with a few posts here now that bluesy has taken off :)

What governance and policy mixes are required to support the broad uptake of energy communities, community energy, and other forms of collective engagement with renewable energy (that we referred to collectively as "civic energy")? Pleased to share this new open access paper lnkd.in/gYtXxsBf

💫New open access article✨ How can we accelerate renewable energy transitions to mitigate climate change, create local value across places, balance consideration of impacts on & involvement of communities, ecosystems, local economies, & create resilient electricity systems? doi.org/10.1016/j.ap...

UVic’s 2025 Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition: Applications Now Open! Deadline to register: Thursday, January 23rd For more details and to download the registration form, visit the Faculty of Graduate Studies website.

What governance and policy mixes are required to support the broad uptake of energy communities, community energy, and other forms of collective engagement with renewable energy (that we referred to collectively as "civic energy")? Pleased to share this new open access paper lnkd.in/gYtXxsBf

Are all community renewable energy projects initiated by communities? My latest paper from ERSS explores renewable energy #coops formed by private energy businesses to take advantage of Ontario FIT's incentives for #communityenergy initiatives. You can access it for free until January 15:

Thank you for all of the suggestion for the Energy and Climate Justice starter packs for researchers and people on the ground. Keep the Suggestions coming. Recent additions: @energymorgan.bsky.social @fkanyako.bsky.social @olufemiotaiwo.bsky.social @christinahoicka.bsky.social @joobilly.bsky.social

Started this starter pack with energy justice & climate justice folks. Let me know who I should add to it. go.bsky.app/HXiuKJ5 (P.S. yes this is my way of finding my friends that migrated to bluer skies) @costasamaras.com @menrywy.bsky.social @leahstokes.bsky.social @sidersadapts.bsky.social