Since that time wind energy has carved out an important role in the provinces electricity generation. Alberta energy, electronically in the electronic transfer system ets under png continuation, on or before the expiry date of any agreements included in the application. Econ 2000 this course introduces students to the economics of energy at the micro level. The economics of petroleum refining understanding the business of processing crude oil. Energy economics is an easily accessible reference book for students of energy economics at the postgraduate level, as well as for a wider interdisciplinary audience. We have over undergraduate majors or honours students,and strong programs at both the ma and phd levels. Statistics canada cansim, natural resources canada office of energy efficiency, canadian association of petroleum producers capp. Energy fact book 20182019 natural resources canada. Us department of energy usdoe, energy information administration eia. University of alberta department of economics, university of alberta department of economics and government of alberta department of energy downloads 25 505,526 citation 1. The energy finance model components described can be instantly applied by any bank or nation.
Resource and energy economics publishes theoretical and empirical papers, firmly grounded in economic theory, that advance our understanding of and provide novel insights into environmental and natural resource problems and policies broadly defined, as well as analyses of energy use and markets that link resource and environmental issues to energy. Currently, there are more than 7,000 students enrolled in energy and environmental programs at the university of alberta. Economics 399499599 decimalized special topics courses that may be i ncluded as elective energy courses with the approval of the applied energy economics program advisor. Energy efficiency funding and administration options for. Solar electricity in alberta howell mayhew engineering. You should not assume that continuation has been granted until you receive confirmation from alberta energy. The approaches learned in the course would also enable the student to examine economic problems in other related fields such as international trade, theory of industrial organization or political economy.
Jeff bell, mes, works with the pembina institutes alberta energy. The ndps debt spiral will only put more pressure on public services already sufering under ineicient ndp mismanagement. New study identifies the economic potential of albertas. Economics of solar power in alberta neighbour power.
We have 27 faculty members and a dozen contract instructors, most of whom have been with us for many years. Powering albertas future with renewable energy climate action. Energy efficiency funding and administration options for alberta analysis by c3 for discussion page 7 2. As part of this mandate, we provide our stakeholders with credible information about albertas energy resources that can be. All of them certainly delivers both economicfinancial recovery and energy transition the same time. February 24, 2020 tom sanzillo, director of finance for the institute for energy economics and financial analysis ieefa, made the following statement today on teck resources decision to withdraw its proposal to build the frontier oil sands mine in alberta. Albertas energy efficiency potential 20192038 backgrounder download pdf 440kb albertas energy efficiency potential study report 20192038. Statistics canada cansim, natural resources canada office of energy efficiency, canadian association of petroleum producers capp international data.
The strategy is a longterm action plan for alberta to achieve clean energy production, wise energy use and sustained economic prosperity. Energy economics delivering a framework for both energy politics and energy finance energy economics. It can be measured at basic prices by industry or at market prices in chained 2012 dollars. Admission applications for admission to the program either the minor or concentration in applied energy economics can be made to the faculty of arts. Planck foundation amsterdam holland may 2010 gijs graafland energy economics what people need to hear, loud and clear, is that were running out of energy in america. Energy economics is the premier field journal for energy economics and energy finance. It provides readers with the skills required to understand and analyse complex energy issues from an economic perspective. Energy and environment programs university of alberta. Energy finance is described as the bridge towards global sustainable prosperity. Another method is by comparing the cost of solar electrical energy with the cost of electrical energy purchased from the utility. Faculty of agricultural, life and environmental sciences. The electronic transfer system ets provides secure access to account holders to do business with alberta energy and environment and parks.
Citescore values are based on citation counts in a given year e. Lands and rights that are not included in an application will expire. Mineral information related to tenure direct purchase, maintenances, royalties, legislation and online services. Heavy mmbpd alberta petroleum production decomposition source. Provincial energy strategy is released in december 2008 to chart the course of albertas energy future. About the canadian energy research institute canadas voice on energy founded in 1975, the canadian energy research institute ceri is an independent, registered charitable organization specializing in the analysis of energy economics and related environmental policy issues in the energy production, transportation and consumption sectors. The economics of solar in alberta a white paper authors.
To identify major problems experienced by greenhouse producers in alberta. Usable energy services from solar energy 26 ej per year with practical systems in practical locations coal, oil, natural gas, tar sands removed from the ground 12 ej per year, 4. Themes include, but are not limited to, the exploitation, conversion and use of energy, markets for energy commodities and derivatives, regulation and taxation, forecasting, environment and climate, international trade, development, and monetary policy. There are more energy economics management conservation courses available in north america view all search for energy economics management conservation institutions in canada and start your trip abroad now. Study economics or energy in canada where energy is king, or study a collaborative program where economics and energy is combined. Pdf the economics of canadian oil sands researchgate. The national energy board neb or board is an independent federal regulator. Modernizing albertas energy grid with wind energy benefits albertans todays wind energy is the lowestcost source of new electricity in alberta in canada, one of the first commercial wind farms was installed on cowley ridge in southern alberta in 1993. Alberta, canada archives institute for energy economics. In physical science terminology, energy is the capacity for doing work, e.
To report estimated greenhouse production costs and returns by major crops. Calgary regions green energy economy summary report. We have 27 faculty members and a dozen contract instructors, most. A journal of resource, energy and environmental economics. This publication was assembled by the energy and economic analysis division. The economics of production and marketing of greenhouse crops. Sustained economic prosperity will be built on optimizing recovery of our resources, broadening energy markets, developing and exporting our energy knowhow. Adapted from statistics canada, table 3610040201 gross domestic product at basic prices. The provinces economy depends largely on its energy resources. Albertas energy cluster microeconomics of competitiveness page 1 of 30.
Albertas economy is the sum of all economic activity in alberta, canadas fourth largest province by population. More than 20 projects in alberta the largest projects in 2017 were. The economics of solar power in alberta are strong and will continue to grow stronger as the margin between solar electrical energy and grid energy continues to increase. Gross domestic product gdp is a measure of the economic production which takes place within the geographical boundaries of a province or country. Alberta s economy is the sum of all economic activity in alberta, canadas fourth largest province by population. New study identifies the economic potential of albertas wind. The vast majority of grid power in alberta is produced by coal and natural gas. Energy and environmental economics the swedish program. A projected growth of 1,000 students is anticipated in the next four years. Natural gas royalties and natural gas information, legislation, reporting, online services.
The size of albertas industry under both glass and plastic is approximately 1. You will be glad you did because in provinces where energy drives the economy, the probability of graduates from one of these three disciplines working in canada at a lucrative job with a rewarding. Albertas greenhouse industry ranks fourth in the country after ontario, british crops columbia and quebec. The choice albertans have a choice about how they purchase electricity and how that electricity is generated. To identify the main factors influencing production and marketing of greenhouse crops in alberta. To describe the structure of the greenhouse industry in alberta. A case study herath gunatilake and dhammika padmakanthi october 2008 herath gunatilake is senior economist in the economic analysis and operations support division, economics and research department, asian development bank. Energy policy leadership in alberta pembina institute.
Introduction the government of alberta has been examining potential routes to upgrading and or. Alberta energy, full guideline document here, see chart 5 for prepostpayout oil sands production volumes. One is by treating it like any other investment and estimating its financial payback, which is discussed here. There are two main ways we can assess the economics of solar power in alberta. Tonne may be abbreviated to t and is not to be confused with t. The alberta energy regulator aer ensures the safe, efficient, orderly, and environmentally responsible development of hydrocarbon resources over their entire life cycle. New requirements for albertas oil and gas industry will reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Energy economics, understanding royalties open government. Its purpose is to promote safety and security, environmental protection, and economic efficiency in the canadian public interest within the mandate set by parliament for the regulation of pipelines, energy development, and trade. The economics of production and marketing of greenhouse. Although alberta has a presence in many industries such as agriculture, forestry, education, tourism, finance, and manufacturing, the politics and culture of the province have been closely tied to the production of fossil energy since the. As a jurisdiction with privately owned coal plants, no noticeable smog and strong public support for the energy industry, alberta had.