Reports

What's Next

The SEEDS group is currently developing reports which explore the impacts of renewable energy in SE Alberta in the following areas:

​1. Industry
2. Workforce
3. Innovation & Supply Chain 
4. Moving Forward

As each report is completed, it will be uploaded below:
1. Industry Report
The Industry Report focuses on opportunities and challenges identified by the renewable energy industry and community stakeholders in SE AB, organized into the following four priority themes:
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  • Advocacy, Networking, and Promotion
  • Community Awareness and Readiness
  • Industry Regulation and Workforce Development
  • ​Innovation and Investment ​
2. Workforce Report
The Workforce Report is the second report in the Southeast Alberta Energy Diversification Strategy. This report provides an overview of the renewable energy workforce and training opportunities. In 2016, 9.8 million people around the world were employed in renewable energy. Renewable energy is emerging in Alberta; specifically, Southeast Alberta as numerous large-scale solar and wind projects are planned for the region. 

​The Workforce Report states that Alberta has a well-trained and experienced oil and gas workforce, and that many of the employment opportunities in renewable energy use similar skill sets. Similarly, largescale renewable energy projects require workers with construction and trades experience including electricians, earth moving companies, crane operators, etc… and a highly skilled construction and trades workforce exists in SE Alberta. “This report has highlighted opportunities for individuals and local companies to diversify into the renewable energy sector.” explains Theresa Hardiker executive director of the Economic Development Alliance of Southeast Alberta ( EDA) “Giving this region an opportunity to leverage our experience and expertise to develop a strong industry in southeast Alberta.”

​The report states that the two recent wind farms announced for the SE AB region will create an estimated 420 full-time equivalent temporary construction jobs and 30 permanent operations and maintenance jobs. Moore states that stakeholders identified the following seven careers they think will be in demand in SE AB as both large and small-scale renewable energy investment and development in the region increases: land agents, energy efficiency advisors, solar installers, wind turbine technicians, operations and maintenance managers, project/site managers, and electricians.

​The Workforce Report also provides Career Profiles of 8 individuals working in renewable energy from the SE Alberta region including land agents, solar installers, general managers, site supervisors, and controllers. ​
3. Innovation & SUPPLY CHAIN
The Innovation & Supply Chain Report is the third report in the Southeast Alberta Energy
Diversification Strategy, providing an over view of innovation and regional economic development
impacts from the emerging clean technology, energy efficiency, and renewable energy industries
in SE AB. Southeast Alberta as numerous large-scale solar and wind projects planned for the region.

The report focuses on opportunities and challenges identified by the renewable energy industry and community stakeholders in SE AB, organized into the following four priority themes:
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  • Provide resources and support to develop a better understanding of the renewable energy industry in SE AB and the impact it has on regional businesses and economic development.
  • Foster a renewable energy market in SE AB that supports and attracts both large-scale and small-scale renewable energy development, innovation, investment, and research.

​Also providing a summary of renewable and clean energy innovation globally, nationally,
provincially, and regionally, and summarizing challenges and opportunities identified by
stakeholders and explores the supply chains of large-scale solar and wind energy projects and
energy efficiency innovation and programs.
4. Moving Forward Report
The Moving Forward Report is the fourth report in the Southeast Alberta Energy Diversification Strategy, providing a summary of the three reports and looks at the renewable energy projects planned for the SE AB region moving forward. Investing in solar and wind energy will create employment opportunities, help diversify SE AB's economy, and may also lead to SE AB emerging as a provincial and national leader in renewable energy development and innovation.

This final fourth report explores the potential employment and economic impacts of large-scale (over 1MW) solar and wind projects planned for SE AB.
We will be engaging with stakeholders in multiple ways to develop these reports. Please watch our Twitter account @SEEDSAlberta for updates or contact the consultant working on this project if you would like to contribute to the development of these reports:

Sandra Moore
Sandra Moore Consulting
Email: sandramooreconsulting@gmail.com