Eco Echoes

BC Provincial Election: Climate & Energy Platforms

Listen Later

In this episode of Eco Echoes, Sheldon Fernandes and Amer Abu-Khajil explore the climate and energy platforms of the major parties in the BC Provincial Election. They are joined by guests Megan Lohmann, CEO of the Community Energy Association, and George Benson, a strategist, writer, and researcher working at the intersection of economic development and climate action.

As usual, the group starts with an introduction to provincial elections in British Columbia across history followed by a deep dive into the platforms of the NDP, Conservative, and Green Party. Some of the areas covered in this lively discussion are the parties’ perspectives on electricity generation, the Carbon Tax, and the Zero Carbon Step Code.

Tune in to gain a better understanding of the platforms of the different parties and how the upcoming election could impact BC's environmental future.

Episode Links & Resources:

  • The Community Energy Association works with local governments, elected officials and Indigenous communities on climate and energy planning and implementation. Learn more at https://www.communityenergy.ca. 
  • George Benson is a strategist, writer, and researcher working at the intersection of economic development and climate action. Learn more about his work at https://georgeprbenson.com. 
  • Elections BC: https://elections.bc.ca/ 
  • BC’s Clean Energy Strategy document released in 2024: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/farming-natural-resources-and-industry/electricity-alternative-energy/community-energy-solutions/powering_our_future_-_bcs_clean_energy_strategy_2024.pdf
  • Energy Step Code, where the Zero Carbon Step Code is explained further: https://energystepcode.ca/
  • BC Hydro 2024 Call for Power: https://www.bchydro.com/work-with-us/selling-clean-energy/2024-call-for-power.html?utm_source=direct&utm_medium=redirect&utm_content=2024callforpower
    • FortisBC Request for Expressions of Interest for energy projects: https://www.fortisbc.com/about-us/projects-planning/energy-projects/current-electricity-projects/request-for-expressions-of-interest-for-new-power

      • Season 2 of Eco Echoes is sponsored by the Centre for Climate and Business Solutions (CCBS) at UBC Sauder. You can reach out to CCBS to learn more about their upcoming SME Climate Clinic by sending an email to: [email protected].

      Follow Eco Echoes and reach out on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/eco-echoes/

      ...more
      View all episodesView all episodes
      Download on the App Store
      Eco EchoesBy Sheldon Fernandes and Amer A. Khajil