A former executive with the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) will discuss future energy options facing the province in a presentation to Cochrane Ideas on Friday, May 10. The highly topical presentation will be held in the King Solomon Lodge on Centre Avenue in Cochrane starting at 7 p.m.
Our energy journey from wood to wind is the title of the presentation by Cal Hill, now retired in the Cochrane area. The former geologist will explain why energy is so important in our lives; the advantages and disadvantages of various forms of energy available to us; and what a world without fossil fuels would look like.
Hill will also focus on the challenges of energy demand combined with population growth, as well as the tough solutions the industry may be forced to adopt.
In his last few years with the regulator, Hill was responsible for strategy and regulatory development. This included providing scientific assessments of Alberta’s energy resources and the demand for them, as well as understanding trends in global energy consumption and what that meant to Alberta.
Since his retirement, Cal continues to be interested in the topic of energy and how it impacts on our environment. His spare time hobbies include hiking and nature photography.
Cochrane Ideas is in its 19th year of organizing discussions on a very broad range of topics. Any interested people are welcome to attend free of charge, although donations are welcome.
For further information about this event or Cochrane Ideas, contact Heinz at [email protected] or 403-851-7632.
