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Pre-Conference Workshops
Workshop A — Legal and Practical Considerations for Successful Indigenous Partnerships in Renewable Energy
Sep 26, 2023 9:00am – 12:30 PM
Speakers

Terri-Lee Oleniuk
Partner
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Sam Adkins
Partner
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Christine Milliken
Partner
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
Workshop B — Corporate Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) for Renewable Energy: A Deep Dive into Contracts, Pricing and Risk Allocation
Sep 26, 2023 1:30pm – 05:00 PM
Speakers

Paula Olexiuk
Partner, Energy
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Dana Saric
Senior Counsel
Capital Power Corporation
Day 1 - Wednesday, September 27, 2023
7:30 |
Registration Opens – Coffee and Refreshments Available |
8:30 |
Opening Remarks from the Conference Co-chairs |
8:45 |
Keynote Address |
9:15 |
How the Power Sector in Alberta is Responding to Federal Decarbonization Targets and the 2035 Transition Goal |
10:15 |
Networking Refreshment Break |
11:00 |
NEW TECHNOLOGIES TOWARDS DECARBONIZATION:Exploring Commercial Applications of CCUS and Carbon Conversion in the Drive to Net Zero |
11:45 |
Networking Lunch for Delegates and Speakers |
1:00 |
NEW TECHNOLOGIES TOWARDS DECARBONIZATION:Storage Solutions for Renewable Energy |
1:45 |
NEW TECHNOLOGIES TOWARDS DECARBONIZATION:Developments in Hydrogen in the Drive to Net Zero |
2:30 |
Networking Refreshment Break |
2:45 |
NEW TECHNOLOGIES TOWARDS DECARBONIZATION:Propane as an Alternate Fuel Source |
3:15 |
NEW TECHNOLOGIES TOWARDS DECARBONIZATION:Opportunities for Bioenergy with CCS (BECCS) |
4:00 |
NEW TECHNOLOGIES TOWARDS DECARBONIZATION:The Role of Geothermal Energy as a Resource |
4:45 |
Closing Remarks and Day 1 Adjourns |
Day 2 - Thursday, September 28, 2023
7:30 |
Registration Opens – Coffee and Refreshments Available |
8:30 |
Opening Remarks from the Conference Co-chairs |
8:40 |
Keynote Presentation |
9:00 |
Financing the Energy Transition |
9:45 |
Networking Refreshment Break |
10:15 |
Harnessing the Economic Potential of Indigenous Power Project Partnerships |
11:15 |
American Approaches to Reliability, Emissions Policy and Affordability |
12:00 |
Networking Lunch for Delegates and Speakers |
1:00 |
Exploring the Role of Demand Side Management to Mitigate Future Costs Towards the Net Zero Pathway |
2:00 |
Addressing the Workforce Challenge of Navigating to Net Zero: Developing the Skilled Labour Requirements in the Electricity Sector |
3:00 |
Closing Remarks and Conference Concludes |
Day 1 - Wednesday, September 27, 2023
7:30 |
Registration Opens – Coffee and Refreshments Available |
8:30 |
Opening Remarks from the Conference Co-chairs![]() Noreen Farrell ![]() Shanelle Sinclair |
8:45 |
Keynote Address![]() Hon. Nathan Neudorf |
9:15 |
How the Power Sector in Alberta is Responding to Federal Decarbonization Targets and the 2035 Transition Goal![]() Daniel Jurijew ![]() Mark McGillivray ![]() Evan Wilson ![]() Sharonne Katz Moderator:![]() Jay Wilson The federal government has announced a net zero grid by 2035 but the grid systems are provincial jurisdiction. Learn about plans from the federal government and implications for industry.
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10:15 |
Networking Refreshment Break |
11:00 |
NEW TECHNOLOGIES TOWARDS DECARBONIZATION:Exploring Commercial Applications of CCUS and Carbon Conversion in the Drive to Net Zero![]() Derek Ebeling ![]() Greg Maidment ![]() James Millar Moderator:![]() Noreen Farrell
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11:45 |
Networking Lunch for Delegates and Speakers |
1:00 |
NEW TECHNOLOGIES TOWARDS DECARBONIZATION:Storage Solutions for Renewable Energy![]() Robert Tremblay ![]() Jason Wang ![]() Akira Yamamoto Moderator:![]() Jaimie Graham
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1:45 |
NEW TECHNOLOGIES TOWARDS DECARBONIZATION:Developments in Hydrogen in the Drive to Net Zero![]() Greg Caldwell ![]() Mark Lea-Wilson
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2:30 |
Networking Refreshment Break |
2:45 |
NEW TECHNOLOGIES TOWARDS DECARBONIZATION:Propane as an Alternate Fuel Source![]() Katie Kachur Propane as part of a climate change solution that is produced in Canada and available now: exploring propane as a low carbon energy source that can complement renewables. |
3:15 |
NEW TECHNOLOGIES TOWARDS DECARBONIZATION:Opportunities for Bioenergy with CCS (BECCS)![]() Jamie Stephen The Canada Energy Regulator has stated that the requirements of the Clean Electricity Regulation – Net Zero electricity by 2035 – cannot be met without BECCS. This session will discuss the opportunities for BECCS development in Alberta, including fuel switching existing thermal generation assets, adding CCS to forest products facilities, and greenfield biopower/CHP developments. Rocky Mountain Carbon, a co-development of West Fraser, Vault 44.01, and TorchLight Bioresources in Hinton that will permanently remove 1.3 Mt CO2/yr from the atmosphere, will be profiled. Examples of BECCS facilities in other jurisdictions will also be provided. |
4:00 |
NEW TECHNOLOGIES TOWARDS DECARBONIZATION:The Role of Geothermal Energy as a Resource![]() Dr. Catherine Hickson ![]() Brian Senio
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4:45 |
Closing Remarks and Day 1 Adjourns |
Day 2 - Thursday, September 28, 2023
7:30 |
Registration Opens – Coffee and Refreshments Available |
8:30 |
Opening Remarks from the Conference Co-chairs![]() Noreen Farrell ![]() Shanelle Sinclair |
8:40 |
Keynote Presentation![]() Francis Bradley |
9:00 |
Financing the Energy Transition![]() Patrycja Drainville ![]() Bill Gilliland
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9:45 |
Networking Refreshment Break |
10:15 |
Harnessing the Economic Potential of Indigenous Power Project Partnerships![]() Jauvonne Kitto ![]() Clayton Stafford Moderator:![]() Shanelle Sinclair This session will look at partnering with Indigenous communities as an essential strategy for energy transition, lessons learned and examples from successful partnerships.
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11:15 |
American Approaches to Reliability, Emissions Policy and Affordability![]() Jeff Turcotte As the landscape of emissions policy and reliability shifts in the U.S, what can we expect to see in the future and what lessons can we learn for Canada and Alberta? |
12:00 |
Networking Lunch for Delegates and Speakers |
1:00 |
Exploring the Role of Demand Side Management to Mitigate Future Costs Towards the Net Zero Pathway![]() Kari Hyde ![]() Leanne Kubiseski ![]() Lee Wood Moderator:![]() Jesse Row
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2:00 |
Addressing the Workforce Challenge of Navigating to Net Zero: Developing the Skilled Labour Requirements in the Electricity Sector![]() Mark Chapeskie ![]() Megan Gill This session will discuss the challenges and explore solutions to finding the talent and skilled workers required for the net zero economy. A skilled and trained workforce is an essential component to decarbonization and while we still need to manage the legacy systems, the electricity sector in Canada will require significant hiring. The current grid infrastructure was not designed or built to handle the significantly increased demand for electricity. Some studies have put Canada’s electrification requirements at 2 to 3 x times current generation. In this context, the importance of fostering diversity and inclusion in the workforce becomes even more pronounced. Embracing a diverse range of talents, backgrounds, and perspectives will not only address skill gaps but also infuse fresh insights and innovation into the energy sector. Our commitment to net zero should extend beyond emissions reductions – it should encompass creating an inclusive and dynamic workforce that drives sustainable change. |
3:00 |
Closing Remarks and Conference Concludes |
Workshop A — Legal and Practical Considerations for Successful Indigenous Partnerships in Renewable Energy

Terri-Lee Oleniuk
Partner
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Sam Adkins
Partner
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Christine Milliken
Partner
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
What is it about?
This session is offered only for in-person attendance.
This workshop will delve into Joint ventures, Consultation and Engagement, Employment Contracts, and Memorandums of Understanding.
- How to structure agreements and build relationships with Indigenous groups
- What are the important risks to consider from the perspective of a First Nation owner and developer/supplier?
- How are First Nation owned projects typically financed and structured?
- Options and practical strategies that would enable Indigenous investment and involvement in future energy projects
Workshop B — Corporate Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) for Renewable Energy: A Deep Dive into Contracts, Pricing and Risk Allocation

Paula Olexiuk
Partner, Energy
Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP

Dana Saric
Senior Counsel
Capital Power Corporation
What is it about?
This session is offered only for in-person attendance.
Under a corporate renewable PPA, a company or institution agrees to purchase electricity directly from a green energy generator. Power generated on the site feeds back into the grid, offsetting the amount of electricity consumed by that company.
Part 1 – Fundamentals of Corporate PPAs – how do PPAs work?
Part 2 – Drafting Contracts- what would your PPA contract look like?
Part 3- Pricing Advantages and Disadvantages – buyers and sellers in a PPA transaction, tradeoffs between price and risk allocation