The Globe and the Mail
Summary
In the great narrative of the energy transformation taking place across the country right now, much of the attention is directed towards urban innovation hubs, large-scale decarbonization projects and feasibility studies at a grand scale. However, what is often overlooked is the fact that three-quarters of Canadians reside beyond major metropolitan centres, each navigating their own specific energy needs as they move towards the collective national goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
The team behind Accelerating Community Energy Transformation (ACET), an initiative of the Institute for Integrated Energy Systems (IESVic) at the University of Victoria, sees the future of drastically reducing carbon emissions differently. ACET, alongside 40+ partners working with project partners like Haida Gwaii, champions a different vision for decarbonization: one that centres on the belief that true progress lies in fostering opportunities for energy independence through small-scale, community-driven projects.
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