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Edmonton, Canada Area

Edmonton, Canada Area

Edmonton, Canada Area

Led a team of policy analysts providing policy advice to government related to CCS and sustainable energy. Was heavily involved in a number of CCS policy and regulatory issues including pore space management, closure and long-term liability, financial assurance and security, pipeline open access, stakeholder consultation and engagement, surface access, regulatory processes, and CO2 enhanced oil recovery.Led the CCS Regulatory Framework Assessment's (RFA's) Regulatory Working Group.… Show more Led a team of policy analysts providing policy advice to government related to CCS and sustainable energy. Was heavily involved in a number of CCS policy and regulatory issues including pore space management, closure and long-term liability, financial assurance and security, pipeline open access, stakeholder consultation and engagement, surface access, regulatory processes, and CO2 enhanced oil recovery.Led the CCS Regulatory Framework Assessment's (RFA's) Regulatory Working Group. This working group was the largest of the RFA's four working groups and accounted for 54 of the RFA's 80 recommendations and conclusions.Coordinated development of three-year plan and individual project plans for implementation of the RFA's 71 recommendations. Identified potential issues and sensitivities that could arise from implementation of recommendations, and developed mitigation plans to address those issues.Contributed to development of detailed public consultation materials for the RFA.Represented Alberta Energy on the subgroup of the Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission's Phase III Carbon Geologic Storage (CGS) Task Force. The focus of Phase III is on the management of liability for CGS projects.Represented Alberta Energy at Clean Energy Dialogue CCS Working Group meetings in Mobile, Regina and Champaign, presenting on various aspects of Alberta's CCS program including monitoring requirements, permitting of CCS projects, post-injection regulation, and knowledge sharing.Led a cross-ministry Government of Alberta committee examining the accounting and reporting requirements for Alberta's CCS Post-closure Stewardship Fund.Led the Government of Alberta's CCS Cross-Ministry Working Group, an initiative to facilitate sharing of CCS-related experience, issues and news amongst Government of Alberta ministries, the Alberta Geological Survey and Alberta Innovates. Show less

Led a team of Alberta Energy staff providing secretariat services to the Retail Market Review Committee. This included contract management, budget oversight, coordination of research and supporting the Committee in other areas.Coordinated contract support for writing, editing and design of the Committee's report.

Developed policy recommendations for government in the areas of electricity, energy efficiency and conservation, and CCS policy. Conducted research on a variety of topics related to those fields and worked collaboratively with relevant stakeholders and experts to develop sound and timely policy advice.Represented the Government of Alberta on several national committees and working groups under the Energy and Mines Ministers Conference.- Steering Committee on Energy Efficiency-… Show more Developed policy recommendations for government in the areas of electricity, energy efficiency and conservation, and CCS policy. Conducted research on a variety of topics related to those fields and worked collaboratively with relevant stakeholders and experts to develop sound and timely policy advice.Represented the Government of Alberta on several national committees and working groups under the Energy and Mines Ministers Conference.- Steering Committee on Energy Efficiency- Building Commissioning Working Group- Built Environment Working GroupPlanned and organized a pilot of NRCan's Building Commissioning one-day training course.Contributed to development of Integrated Community Energy Solutions - A Roadmap for Action http://oee.nrcan.gc.ca/publications/cem-cme/15523Worked with the University of Alberta to plan and organize an Urban Land Institute Advisory Services Panel that developed recommendations for the sustainable development of the University's south campus. http://www.communityrelations.ualberta.ca/en/CommunityConnections/UrbanLandInstitute.aspxRegulation review and amendment:- Led review of Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) Regulation.- Led review and amendment, including stakeholder consultation, of the City of Medicine Hat PILOT Regulation.Summarized results and outcomes of Alberta Utilities Commission rules and decisions for distribution to the Electricity Division.Co-chaired the Alberta Energy Office Ecology Team working to enhance the sustainability of the Department's day-to-day operations.Volunteer coordinator for the Alberta Energy United Way Golf Tournament.Member of Division Social Committee planning social and team building events for Division employees. Show less

Edmonton, Canada Area

Developed surveys, carried out statistical analysis and conducted literature reviews to analyze topics such as forestry, wildlife disease and land-use.

Master Of Science, Resource Economics, Gpa: 3.9/4.0

Activities and Societies: Vice President, Sports of the Rural Economy Graduate Students Association Thesis title: Perceived tenure.

Bachelor Of Science, Environmental And Conservation Science, Environmental Economics And Policy, Gpa: 8.0/9.0