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Regulatory solutions to reduce investment risk in the electricity sector

Author: Joe McKinnon ×

Investing to meet the needs of our energy future entails many challenges. Important variables like government policy, consumer preferences, technology adoption, and market volatility resulting from strained U.S. relations impact investment risk for utilities. Uncertainty in capital access, revenue, and […]

July 2025 – Volume 13, Issue 2, 2025
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Electricity Regulation of the Future Must Support System Reliability

Authors: Joe McKinnon and Channa S. Perera ×

A net zero economy[1] by 2050 would require Canada’s electricity demand to grow by more than double. For rapid grid expansion to meet our energy goals, we face a trilemma in managing key priorities within a finite resource base. Ensuring […]

October 2024 – Volume 12, Issue 3, 2024
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