It’s time to depoliticize energy discourse in Alberta; it is time to get back to the fundamentals of getting things right for the sake of doing right.

Opinion: Charting Alberta’s energy transition destiny

Rural Alberta should be a powerhouse in the energy industry now and into the future

Reading Time: 3 minutes Living in what I’ve whimsically dubbed “M&M-ville” holds the promise of a ground-breaking energy paradigm for rural Alberta. Nestled about 45 minutes southwest of Calgary along Highway 543, this imaginary locale embodies the dynamic interplay between traditional petroleum industries and innovative renewable energy ventures. “M&M-ville” is my imaginary descriptor for the community of “Molecules and […] Read more

Bill Whitelaw is a director and advisor to many industry boards, including the Canadian Society for Evolving Energy, which he chairs. He speaks and comments frequently on the subjects of social licence, innovation and technology, and energy supply networks.

Opinion: Alberta Outrage Machine strikes back at Charlie Angus

His private member’s bill was meant to get an over-the-top reaction. And Alberta fell for it

Reading Time: 4 minutes Well played, Chuck. Well played. You put the landmine out there, with a big neon blinking “TREAD ON ME” marquee, and as you knew they would, a bunch of righteously indignant Albertans goose-stepped right toward your private member’s bill minefield. BLAM. BAM. KAPOWEE. They gave it to you good; just like in a vintage Batman […] Read more