The Prospects for a Sustainable Energy Policy in Alberta

Alberta, one of the largest energy producers in the
world, is responsible for almost one-third of the
total Canadian anthropogenic greenhouse gas (GHG)
emissions. These GHG emissions may be contributing to
the current climate change and are caused mainly by
the fossil fuel combustion and fugitive sources. The
Alberta Ministry of Environment has set up a
provincial climate change strategy to reduce GHG
emissions. To assess this strategy, this book
analyzes the international and Albertan energy
markets; the energy research & development efforts of
selected countries, companies, and the province
itself. In addition, Daniel Schoerling evaluates GHG
emission reduction technologies and policies in the
field of electricity generation, oil & gas
production, and transportation relevant to Alberta
and ready for short and mid-term implementation. This
book concludes with profound policy-related
recommendations how Alberta can achieve a sustainable
reduction in GHG emissions. Schoerling s provocative
and pragmatic book was written to help policy makers,
managers, and people interested in sustainable energy
policy to understand and better manage the challenges
caused by climate change.

Autorentext

Daniel Schoerling studies Business Administration and Mechanical Engineering at the University of Freiberg, one of the leading European universities in the field of renewable energy. He has enhanced his studies in Argentina, New York and Alberta. Currently, Daniel is a Research Assistant at the University of Alberta.

Klappentext

Alberta, one of the largest energy producers in the world, is responsible for almost one-third of the total Canadian anthropogenic greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. These GHG emissions may be contributing to the current climate change and are caused mainly by the fossil fuel combustion and fugitive sources. The Alberta Ministry of Environment has set up a provincial climate change strategy to reduce GHG emissions. To assess this strategy, this book analyzes the international and Albertan energy markets; the energy research & development efforts of selected countries, companies, and the province itself. In addition, Daniel Schoerling evaluates GHG emission reduction technologies and policies in the field of electricity generation, oil & gas production, and transportation relevant to Alberta and ready for short and mid-term implementation. This book concludes with profound policy-related recommendations how Alberta can achieve a sustainable reduction in GHG emissions. Schoerling's provocative and pragmatic book was written to help policy makers, managers, and people interested in sustainable energy policy to understand and better manage the challenges caused by climate change.