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Parkland report examines job creation plan for a Just Transition in Alberta

February 22, 2023 Energi Staff

In contrast to Premier Danielle Smith argument that any steps toward a Just Transition as a way to slash jobs in Alberta, Parkland Institute has released a report arguing the workforce transition to a sustainable [Read more]

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Will offshore wind bring ‘good-paying, union jobs’? Texas workers aren’t so sure.

November 14, 2022 Energi Staff

This article was published by Grist on Oct. 14, 2022. By Emily Pontecorvo The Biden administration is gearing up to turn the Gulf of Mexico, long a hub for offshore oil and gas drilling, into [Read more]

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Global energy employment rises above pre-Covid levels, driven by clean energy, efforts to strengthen supply chains

September 19, 2022 Energi Staff

This article was published by the International Energy Agency on Sept. 8, 2022. Global employment in the energy sector has risen above its pre-pandemic levels, led by increased hiring in clean energy, according to a [Read more]

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IRENA rewrites energy narrative for a net zero world

July 5, 2021 Energi Staff

Abu Dhabi, UAE, June 30, 2021 – Accelerating energy transitions on a path to climate safety can grow the world’s economy by 2.4 per cent over the expected growth of current plans within the next decade, [Read more]

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Former AB oil workers find work in energy efficiency sector

September 20, 2019 Energi Staff

A number of laid-off oil patch workers have found new employment opportunities in the energy efficiency sector, an often unsung part of Alberta’s energy economy. According to Energy Efficiency Alberta, a provincial agency, the province’s [Read more]

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Growth and Diversification act to help Alberta students fuel tech-sector growth

June 8, 2018 Markham Hislop

Alberta digital media companies that recruit, retain more homegrown talent are eligible for new Interactive Digital Media Tax Credit Alberta’s passing of the Growth and Diversification Act will see students gain additional access to skills and [Read more]

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Renewable energy jobs reach 10.3 million worldwide in 2017

May 9, 2018 Markham Hislop

Sector adds half a million jobs boosted by strong growth in Asia The renewable energy industry created more than 500,000 new jobs globally in 2017, a 5.3 per cent increase from 2016, according to the latest [Read more]

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Canada

90,000 environmental sector jobs to be created in Canada by 2024 – study

May 3, 2018 Markham Hislop

Outlook promising for environmental jobs as government, academic institutions, and industries mobilizing to support clean technology and climate change implications The environmental employment sector is an important component of the Canadian economy. ECO Canada recently [Read more]

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Innovation

Electric cars threaten jobs: Hyundai South Korean union head

March 26, 2018 Energi Staff

The head of Hyundai’s union says he is concerned that electric cars will kill jobs because they don’t require engines and transmissions.   Electric cars “evil”, according to union head The head of Hyundai Motor’s union [Read more]

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Alberta

Alberta Government announces distribution of funding for coal communities

March 19, 2018 Markham Hislop

Program includes $40-million fund income support to workers transitioning from thermal coal mines and coal-fired power plants to new jobs or retirement Alberta announced the distribution of funding for the coal communities that will be [Read more]

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Alberta Q3 economic growth exceeds expectations, deficit drops

March 1, 2018 Markham Hislop

Nearly 90,000 full-time jobs created in Alberta over last year Alberta’s economy is leading the country with growth in nearly all sectors. In the third-quarter fiscal update, GDP growth is revised up to 4.5 per [Read more]

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Huge battery plant subsidies are price Canada pays for lagging in clean energy industry

by Markham Hislop in Markham on Energy

China dominates clean energy industry, US and Europe race to catch up Government subsidies totalling $28.2 billion for two Ontario battery plants require 20-year pay back, according to Parliamentary Budget Officer (PBO) Yves Giroux. Clean [Read more]

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