Sustainability, Pathways to Decarbonization and the Future of Ontario’s Energy Systems with Professor Mark Winfield
On September 18th, 2024, Professor Mark Winfield (from York University) provided an outstanding overview of Ontario’s current electricity plans and the directions needed to drive Ontario’s energy transition to a sustainable, clean energy future.
Below is a video recording of the presentation from CALL’s YouTube channel, that you can play here by clicking on the Play button.
Professor Winfield helped us to understand:
- The state of the province’s existing energy system;
- Where the Ford government’s current policy directions are taking us; and
- The changes in planning and policy needed to put Ontario on the pathway to a sustainable net-zero future.
Here are additional links for those who want to learn more about this important topic:
- Professor Winfield’s presentation slides
- A free pdf copy of the new book edited by Professor Winfield, Sustainable Energy Transitions in Canada.
Things you can do:
- Sign the letter by Environmental Defence to Premier Ford and Minister Lecce about the energy transition in Ontario
- Sign the petition from Ontario Clean Air Alliance about the need to for Ontario to phase out gas plants by 2035.