In April, the B.C government decided to maintain its EV supply regulations, while calibrating their ambition to align with the federal government’s (forthcoming) tailpipe emission regulations. As I said at the time, “Spiking prices at the gas pump reinforce the affordability and climate solutions win-win offered by EVs, and the importance of ensuring that BritishContinue reading “Driving an EV in B.C keeps more money in your pocket & more money in the province”
Author Archives: Dan Woynillowicz
B.C’s new electricity plan is at odds with its economic & electrification ambition
This post was originally published in Business in Vancouver with co-author Mark Zacharias. Premier David Eby wants B.C. to be a clean energy superpower. Minister of Energy and Climate Solutions Adrian Dix wants the province to be more like Norway, exporting more conventional energy while using more clean electricity at home. Both point to clean electricityContinue reading “B.C’s new electricity plan is at odds with its economic & electrification ambition”
Mark Carney’s Strategy for the Age of Electricity
This post was originally published in Policy. In January, Prime Minister Carney gave a speech in Davos that went viral with its stark honesty about a rupture in the world order. From the campaign trail to his first year in office, Carney has consistently described the challenges Canadians face as a hinge moment for theContinue reading “Mark Carney’s Strategy for the Age of Electricity”
If you find yourself in a hole, stop digging
Across Canada, gas pump prices are the talk of the town. Since the U.S. and Israel launched attacks on Iran at the end of February, the average price of a litre of gasoline in Canada has spiked 45 cents—a 34 percent jump—to over $1.75/litre. Drivers are, understandably, none too happy. A survey by the AngusContinue reading “If you find yourself in a hole, stop digging”
The path to energy security now runs through electrification
This opinion editorial was originally published in National Newswatch. With the spreading Middle East conflict disrupting oil and gas markets, we’re reminded that producing those commodities doesn’t insulate Canadian households and businesses from geopolitical price spikes. But electricity does. Canada holds a strategic advantage: among the lowest electricity costs in the OECD and one ofContinue reading “The path to energy security now runs through electrification”
Implications of the Federal Auto Strategy for B.C’s EV Policy
Today, the federal government launched a new auto industry strategy that (among other things) included a pivot from the Electric Vehicle Availability Standard to stronger vehicle GHG emission regulations. The strength of these regulations will be calibrated to “put Canada on a path to achieve a goal of 75% EV sales by 2035 and 90%Continue reading “Implications of the Federal Auto Strategy for B.C’s EV Policy”
Charting the Rise of Electrotech and the First Electrostate
I always enjoy the Globe and Mail’s “chartapalooza” that Jason Kirby curates at the start of each year. After all, a picture (or in this case a chart) is worth a thousand words, and if you follow me you know I like a good chart. So here’s my (unofficial) contribution of two charts and twoContinue reading “Charting the Rise of Electrotech and the First Electrostate”
Petro-state or Electro-state? A rare opportunity to choose.
Here’s a conversation that we ought to be having in Canada about our energy future (but aren’t—at least not yet): How do we show up in the energy transition—globally and at home—in the coming decades? As a country, we have an abundance of fossil fuel resources.We also have an abundance of clean and renewable energyContinue reading “Petro-state or Electro-state? A rare opportunity to choose.”
B.C’s Energy Debate Needs Less Heat, and More Fact
This piece was originally published in Business in Vancouver. By Dan Woynillowicz & Madeleine McPherson If you tune into the news or are active on social media, odds are you’ve seen a growing number of stories questioning whether B.C. has enough electricity and suggesting government needs to ease off on policies and programs that encourageContinue reading “B.C’s Energy Debate Needs Less Heat, and More Fact”
Climate Change isn’t a Political Issue, it’s an Era
This was originally published in Business in Vancouver. With a provincial election looming, pollsters are trying to tease out the public mood and the issues that might dominate at the ballot box. By significant margins, the top three issues on the minds of British Columbians are cost of living (64 percent), health care (51 percent)Continue reading “Climate Change isn’t a Political Issue, it’s an Era”
Polaris Strategy + Insight 