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How Penticton Could Become Canada’s Energy Export Town
Penticton’s energy opportunity didn’t happen by accident — we’re just not using it.
A city bathed in sun.
Nearly 300 hours of sunshine in July.
Locally owned utilities.
And yet when it comes to long-term economic leverage, lower property taxes, and future-proof jobs… we’re thinking too small.
In this video, I break down why energy is the 50–100 year prize in North America, why AI and electrification are about to spike electricity demand, and the massive strategic advantage sitting right above our heads:
the sun.
After looking at solar feasibility, battery storage, net metering rules, small hydro potential, wind corridors, and how municipalities actually control energy development, a clear path emerges. Not hype. Not 100% renewable headlines. Not risky contracts like the ones that hurt cities such as Georgetown, Texas.
But something smarter.
This isn’t about covering every roof overnight.
It’s not about political slogans.
And it’s not about chasing trends.
It’s about turning Penticton into Canada’s Sun Capital — a net energy exporter that builds local wealth, attracts AI-era investment, stabilizes rates, and potentially pushes property taxes down over time.
Energy is the new oil.
Except this time, it’s local.
And we have it in abundance.
If you care about economic resilience, attracting future jobs, supporting partnerships with the Penticton Indian Band, strengthening municipal leverage, and building a city our kids can actually choose to stay in — this conversation matters.
Watch until the end to see the one mistake cities make when they chase renewable headlines — and the execution-first strategy that could actually work here.
💌 Get The Penticton Pulse — Jordan’s 5-minute weekly newsletter on the local issues shaping our city:
https://magic.beehiiv.com/v1/f87eec70-65d9-46f3-888c-01b1177d21a9?email=%7B%7Bemail%7D%7D
📱 Connect with Jordan
Instagram: @pentictonwithjordanwest
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🏙️ Let’s build a more resilient, opportunity-driven, energy-smart Penticton — together.
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By Jordan WestPenticton’s energy opportunity didn’t happen by accident — we’re just not using it.
A city bathed in sun.
Nearly 300 hours of sunshine in July.
Locally owned utilities.
And yet when it comes to long-term economic leverage, lower property taxes, and future-proof jobs… we’re thinking too small.
In this video, I break down why energy is the 50–100 year prize in North America, why AI and electrification are about to spike electricity demand, and the massive strategic advantage sitting right above our heads:
the sun.
After looking at solar feasibility, battery storage, net metering rules, small hydro potential, wind corridors, and how municipalities actually control energy development, a clear path emerges. Not hype. Not 100% renewable headlines. Not risky contracts like the ones that hurt cities such as Georgetown, Texas.
But something smarter.
This isn’t about covering every roof overnight.
It’s not about political slogans.
And it’s not about chasing trends.
It’s about turning Penticton into Canada’s Sun Capital — a net energy exporter that builds local wealth, attracts AI-era investment, stabilizes rates, and potentially pushes property taxes down over time.
Energy is the new oil.
Except this time, it’s local.
And we have it in abundance.
If you care about economic resilience, attracting future jobs, supporting partnerships with the Penticton Indian Band, strengthening municipal leverage, and building a city our kids can actually choose to stay in — this conversation matters.
Watch until the end to see the one mistake cities make when they chase renewable headlines — and the execution-first strategy that could actually work here.
💌 Get The Penticton Pulse — Jordan’s 5-minute weekly newsletter on the local issues shaping our city:
https://magic.beehiiv.com/v1/f87eec70-65d9-46f3-888c-01b1177d21a9?email=%7B%7Bemail%7D%7D
📱 Connect with Jordan
Instagram: @pentictonwithjordanwest
Threads: @pentictonwithjordanwest
Facebook: Penticton with Jordan West
Twitter/X: https://x.com/penticton_jwest
TikTok: @pentictonwithjordanwest
🏙️ Let’s build a more resilient, opportunity-driven, energy-smart Penticton — together.