U of S hosting panel on provincial renewable energy options
SASKATOON - Media are invited to attend a panel discussion at the University of Saskatchewan (U of S) on the challenges and opportunities for implementing renewable energy as Saskatchewan moves towards a low-carbon future.
Friday, Jan. 15, 1:30 - 3 pm
Diefenbaker Canada Centre, Prairie Room
101 Diefenbaker Place
University of Saskatchewan
Included on the panel (and available for interviews):
• Mike Balfour, director of energy economics, Ministry of the Economy of Saskatchewan
• Mark Bigland-Pritchard, director of Low Energy Designs and organizer at Climate Justice Saskatoon
• Brett Dolter, postdoctoral fellow, Institute of the Environment, University of Ottawa
• Kevin Hudson, manager of metering and sustainable electricity, Saskatoon Light and Power
• Ian Loughran, vice-president of projects and business development, First Nations Power Authority
• Doug Opseth, director of supply planning and integration, SaskPower
The panel discussion will be moderated by Jeremy Rayner, director of the Johnson-Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy, and will feature topics such as attainable renewable energy goals, First Nations transitions to renewable resources, the potential for a carbon-free electrical system in Saskatchewan and necessary steps for meeting the 1.5-degree warming target outlined in the recent Paris Climate Accord.
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For more information, contact:
Meagan Hinther
Communications Specialist
University of Saskatchewan
Office: 306-966-1019
Cell: 306-222-2296
meagan.hinther@usask.ca