The United Conservative Party (UCP) and its leader, Danielle Smith won a majority in the Alberta election on May 29, 2023.  Jackie and Peter start the podcast by reviewing the election results and the outlook for energy policy. 

Next, the conversation moves to Texas.  The Lone Star State has witnessed big growth in wind and solar energy, but now Republican lawmakers in Texas are trying to impede renewables growth.  Peter and Jackie talk about the shift in sentiment, and if it could spread beyond Texas. 

Finally, Jackie and Peter review some recent listener feedback, including Tesla, small modular reactors (SMR), and residential solar economics. 

Content referenced in this episode: 

• ARC is hiring a Senior Energy Research Analyst, check out the posting 
• Peter’s art exhibit is running June 10 to 30, 2023 at Elevation Gallery. The opening reception is on June 10. Learn more here 
• Chris Varcoe from the Calgary Herald: “Q&A: As Alberta Energy Sector Transforms, Danielle Smith Weighs in on Industry’s Future” (May 25, 2023) 
• CTV Article with Danielle Smith Comments on Wind and Solar: “We Are a Natural Gas Province: Smith Says Alberta Needs Power Plants, Not Wind and Solar” (March 22, 2023) 
• Wall Street Journal: “Texas, a Clean-Energy Pioneer, Turns Against Renewables” (May 26, 2023) 

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