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What Behaviours Support the Energy Transition? with FortisBC

August 23, 2023
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Join David Arkell, John Pooley, Lysandra Naom, and guest Jason Wolfe, Director of Energy Solutions at FortisBC, on an episode all about behaviour changes to support the energy transition! This episode features behaviour changes in the utility space, their relationship with the government, the role of customers, and more. Check out our 360 Carbon Excellence Program.

Highlights

  • FortisBC’s Dual Role in Energy Delivery: As one of the few utilities managing both gas and electricity in British Columbia, FortisBC addresses diverse energy needs while supporting decarbonization efforts across sectors.
  • Focus on Renewable Natural Gas (RNG): FortisBC was the first North American utility to implement an RNG program, providing customers with a renewable alternative to traditional natural gas, helping reduce carbon emissions without requiring changes to infrastructure.
  • Electrification and Grid Challenges: Wolfe explains the complexities of electrification, emphasizing that transitioning all energy demands to electricity would require a massive grid expansion, posing logistical and financial challenges.
  • Role of Policy and Regulation: BC’s progressive energy policies allow FortisBC to purchase and implement RNG, supporting the province’s decarbonization goals. Wolfe notes the supportive legislative environment as key to making these innovations feasible.
  • Public Understanding of the Energy Transition: Wolfe stresses the importance of public awareness, as consumers often expect decarbonization to have no impact on costs or reliability, which presents a challenge for utilities and policymakers.

    • Key Insights

  • Energy Transition Requires All Resources: Wolfe emphasizes that there is no single solution to decarbonization. A mix of renewable natural gas, electrification, and efficiency measures will be necessary to meet sustainability goals.
  • Critical Role of Infrastructure Investment: Massive infrastructure investments are needed for both gas and electric grids to handle increased demand and meet environmental standards. Wolfe describes these upgrades as a “wartime effort” due to the scale and speed required.
  • Renewable Gas as a Viable Pathway: FortisBC’s investment in RNG highlights its potential as an effective, immediate option for reducing emissions without requiring significant consumer behavior changes.
  • Public Expectation vs. Practicality: Wolfe underscores the gap between public expectations for the energy transition and the practical realities, noting that most consumers are unaware of the complexities involved in achieving net-zero goals.
  • Cross-Province Energy Variations: Different energy needs and regulations across provinces, particularly in colder regions, make a one-size-fits-all approach unfeasible, necessitating tailored solutions for each jurisdiction.
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