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Jason R. Wang

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Climate, #RethinkingEconomics 📊, decisions under uncertainty | Program Manager @brccanada.bsky.social ⚡️🔋💨☀️ Also: @ModellingEnergy @pembina.org | Views my own

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Zeke Hausfather @zekehausfather.com · 28/09/2026
This year's record setting El Niño will impact many different parts of the world, with some experiencing severe drought and others flooding. In a new analysis at The Climate Brink, I explore what impacts happened during past events and which are most likely to occur this year
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The impacts of this year’s record-shattering El Niño
El Niño will drive severe drought from Indonesia to the Southern Africa and northern South America, with wetter winters from the US Gulf Coast to Southern South America.
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Stephen Thomas @stephenjwt.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Exciting things happening in the Maritimes: "Could a single Maritime power grid make electricity more reliable?" This is exactly the sort of collaboration and long-term thinking we need as we plan for the age of #electricity in Canada. #cdnpoli #nspoli #EnergySky www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Could a single Maritime power grid make electricity more reliable? | CBC News
When Canada's premiers met in Prince Edward Island back in July, leaders from the Maritime provinces had power on their minds — just not the political kind.
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Nicola Dinicola @nicoladinicola.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Dr. Darren Markland died on this day 1 year ago. I think of him today and every day I ride. He would approve of noticing the smallest joyful things in life, like the days the funicular is running smoothly. Today is one of those days. 7:26 am #YEGFunicularStatus #Bikesky @bikesky.social (Sept 21)
View of the sunrise from inside the funicular?
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Drew Anderson @drewanderson.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
According to a leaked document, the government of Alberta is considering a massive overhaul of natural gas pipelines in the province, and billions in spending, to help drive an AI data centre boom. #abpoli #cdnpoli thenarwhal.ca/alberta-ai-d...
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Leaked doc suggests Alberta has sprawling plans to pave the way for AI data centres, more oil production
Rewriting laws, creating Crown corporations that could rival TC Energy, building new natural gas pipelines and increasing prices for consumers: what a leaked document says about Alberta’s AI data centre and oil push
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The Narwhal @thenarwhal.ca · 11/09/2026
Today, @drewanderson.bsky.social reports on a leaked document about the Alberta government’s hunger to woo AI data centres and increase oil and gas production. Both require more natural gas pipelines, but the document says TC Energy is balking at building them.
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Leaked doc suggests Alberta has sprawling plans to pave the way for AI data centres, more oil production
Rewriting laws, creating Crown corporations that could rival TC Energy, building new natural gas pipelines and increasing prices for consumers: what a leaked document says about Alberta’s AI data centre and oil push
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Jason R. Wang @jrwang.ca · 05/09/2026
It’s a good time to do more of this, YEG!
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Stephen Thomas @stephenjwt.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
We need to show up for communities, address tariff threats and create good jobs by supporting real solutions - not by making these impacts worse by building new fossil fuel infrastructure. 3/
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The Shovel @theshovel.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney described it as a “completely unnecessary but extremely satisfying” response to US President Donald Trump’s trade tantrum. theshovel.com.au/2026/08/27/c...
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Canada Renames Lake Ontario “Lake of Hormuz”, Just To Fuck With Trump — The Shovel
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney described it as a “completely unnecessary but extremely satisfying” response to US President Donald Trump’s trade tantrum.
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Robson Fletcher @robsonfletcher.com · 27/08/2026
"Households across the country will be able to join the millions across mainland Europe who generate their own renewable electricity using 'balcony solar panels', which will be stocked by some of the UK’s biggest retailers."
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Plug-in balcony solar panels to go on sale in UK for first time
DIY system will be stocked by big retailers, starting with Argos, enabling more homes to lower bills by generating own electricity
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Adam Radwanski @aradwanski.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Ideally the Ottawa-Alberta MOU would’ve led to enough policy certainty particularly around industrial pricing and carbon markets) to avoid this, but evidently not.
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🇨🇦 NanaGale @nanagale.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
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Jason R. Wang @jrwang.ca · 12/08/2026
Unreliable solar power:
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chris - sᴉɹɥɔ @yegwxnerdery.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
At 9PM tonight's total has climbed to 4mm. So July is still 1.6mm short of catching our ridiculous June. #yegwx #yeg
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Jason R. Wang @jrwang.ca · 29/07/2026
Here it comes ⛈️
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Jason R. Wang @jrwang.ca · 20/07/2026
Great dive into the most recent nuances of data centre build-out in Alberta from my pals at the Pembina Institute.
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Edmonton Bike Coalition @yegbike.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
At least 65 people showed up to our ride on 50st. People want safe infrastructure, and we want the minister to stop causing division to distract from the UCP's various scandals. Separation from traffic, not separation from Canada. I #yegbike
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Jason R. Wang @jrwang.ca · 15/07/2026
The best defence is a strong offence.
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Jason R. Wang @jrwang.ca · 15/07/2026
Thinking of all the folks out east today – air quality in Thunder Bay, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, and southern Ontario (especially K-W) are horrendous right now. PM2.5 sensors reading well over 200 μg/m3 in most places and even over 650 in a couple of spots. 😷
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Jason R. Wang @jrwang.ca · 14/07/2026
📱 I’m impressed so far by the City of Edmonton’s new 311 app for iOS! It’s slick and simple to use. And there was no need to download a new app – updating was enough. Well done to everyone involved! 👏
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Jason R. Wang @jrwang.ca · 07/07/2026
☀️ Great to see plug-in solar gaining momentum in Canada with Edmonton City Councillor Michael Janz's motion to find pathways to make it possible!
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Aaron Wherry @aaronwherry.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
The oil sands alliance — the consortium behind the pathways proposal — is unhappy with the new industrial carbon price.
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Oil Sands Alliance Statement on Canada and Alberta Agreement
Today the Alberta and Canadian governments announced their bi-lateral agreement on the implementation of a revised industrial carbon tax and other matters related to their November 27, 2025 Memorandum...
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Pembina Institute @pembina.org · 15/05/2026
The federal-Alberta energy MOU fails to deliver on Canada’s climate goals. A lower industrial carbon price will harm our climate credibility and economic future. 2040 is 15 years too late to cut emissions and attract investment when it’s needed most. 🔗 Our full response: buff.ly/VnJd4la
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Weakened industrial carbon price harms Canada’s economic future, abandons international commitments | Pembina Institute
CALGARY — CHRIS SEVERSON-BAKER, Executive Director of the Pembina Institute, made the following statement in response to the latest news on the federal-Alberta energy MOU:
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Pembina Institute @pembina.org · 14/05/2026
Today’s electricity announcement points in the right direction: the clean energy transition is on — and Canada should lead the charge.⚡ This could mean more reliable and secure power, lower energy bills, and new jobs across Canada. Now let’s move from discussion to action. 👉 buff.ly/f51AtLb
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Jason R. Wang @jrwang.ca · 14/05/2026
This morning, I’m thinking about how renewable energy and batteries can provide “baseload” (firm!) power. ☀️🔋 What a time to be alive!
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David Roberts @volts.wtf · 19/03/2026
I don't think either political party -- or anyone in politics, really -- is thinking in ambitious enough terms about the electricity grid. We need to start thinking of it as the foundation of our 21st century economy & prosperity. It needs to be rethought, rebuilt, & made a solid base for growth.
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Kate Mackenzie @katemac.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
There’s a real disconnect in anglosphere discourse because a lot of it centres in the US where people aren’t seeing Chinese EVs at all, while much of the rest of the world is
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Jason R. Wang @jrwang.ca · 08/03/2026
Wow, it’s windy today in Edmonton (~8 bft). There are four EPCOR outages right now and I’m sure their electricians are on the job – a reminder of what distribution fees on our electricity bills pay for! #YEGwx
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Jason R. Wang @jrwang.ca · 21/01/2026
Staying yellow but being “infused with shades of green" makes me think of … moldy butter 🦠🧈 www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?...
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Revitalizing an Edmonton landmark
Alberta’s government is investing in modernizing the University of Alberta’s Butterdome to better serve students and the community for generations to come.
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Jason R. Wang @jrwang.ca · 19/01/2026
🌦️Looking forward to joining @solaralberta.ca's Solar Show next week! Though, unfortunately, it's not all clear skies in Alberta.
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Jason R. Wang @jrwang.ca · 19/01/2026
Air quality was kinda poor this morning. Did anyone else smell smoke? I think it was due to a temperature inversion we had overnight. All the more reason to support public transit and mode shift!!! #YEGwx Pictured: windy.com ECMWF airgram forecasted a temperature inversion this morning.
Airgram from windy.com ECMWF forecast model showing a temperature inversion this morning in Edmonton near surface level.
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Jason R. Wang @jrwang.ca · 17/01/2026
This gives Dune 🪱
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David Roberts @volts.wtf · 16/01/2026
The scale of China's clean energy buildout is difficult to fathom. Check out these pictures.
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Photos Capture the Breathtaking Scale of China's Wind and Solar Buildout
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Nick P @npilon.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
Per bsky.app/profile/maxf... they also have to cost $33K or less, which is a market segment that NA automakers are currently serving very poorly. So if they sell well, that's a clear signal: provide product or be replaced.
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Jason R. Wang @jrwang.ca · 16/01/2026
I learned about a great EV range and charging time comparison tool this week. The top three performers are from Chinese brands and the #2 sells for just ~24k CAD in China. The first option from an American big three automaker comes in at #128. abetterrouteplanner.com/compare/cars/
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Jason R. Wang @jrwang.ca · 16/01/2026
EVs running on Alberta and Saskatchewan’s grids are still more GHG and energy efficient than combustion cars.
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Sara Hastings-Simon 🇨🇦 @shastingssimon.bsky.social · 24/12/2025
My holiday wish is that the government makes real progress on fixing the issues Joe describes here
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Jason R. Wang @jrwang.ca · 16/12/2025
Oof – it's been looking bad for flu in Alberta this year. Test positivity rates are high! Best to listen to Dr. Vipond's advice below.
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Jason R. Wang @jrwang.ca · 15/12/2025
💨 The wind came back in Alberta on Saturday morning and has been providing 25-35% of our grid electricity since, putting electricity prices below 2¢/kWh since. There's another cold snap coming, but for now, it's not looking to be as severe as last week's.
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Jason R. Wang @jrwang.ca · 12/12/2025
😌 It's Friday now and it seems like we're through the coldest part of this snap. The folks at Alberta's electricity system operator have done a great job keeping the lights on 📊 Looking at the data on ets.aeso.ca and on @electricitymaps.com, 3 things stand out to me:
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Pembina Institute @pembina.org · 11/12/2025
Alberta is facing days of extreme cold. 🥶❄️ Can the grid keep up? Electricity expert @jasonrwang.bsky.social breaks it down. 🎥 Watch a clip ➡️ buff.ly/rdCDPrI 🎧 Listen to the whole interview ➡️ ️https://buff.ly/DlOKr2a
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Jason R. Wang @jrwang.ca · 09/12/2025
🥶 Brrr, the polar vortex is coming for Alberta and that's got me worried for avalanche stability (deep persistents, anyone? ⛷) ⚡As for the electricity grid? 🎙️I was on CBC Edmonton AM this morning to talk about it! 📻 You can hear the whole clip here: www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...
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Jason R. Wang @jrwang.ca · 27/11/2025
The Clean Electricity Regulations would have exempted and allowed a data centre to build on-site, unabated gas turbines – unless those turbines exported more power to the grid than was used on-site.
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Jason R. Wang @jrwang.ca · 29/10/2025
🦉 Interesting today that Alberta Parl. Sec. de Jonge's mandate letter has a change in tone from Minister Neudorf's letter. Instead of "how nuclear energy can" fit into Alberta's energy mix," there's "if and how nuclear energy may". 🦅
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Jason R. Wang @jrwang.ca · 27/10/2025
🚗🔋 TIL that Nepal and Ethiopia are the two countries following Norway the closest in EV adoption. “Ethiopia got sick of importing gasoline and gas-burning cars. In 2024, it became the world’s first country to ban the import of combustion engine vehicles.” www.nationalobserver.com/2025/10/27/o...
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Cheaper, cleaner — and not available here
Even as we rail in outrage at Donald Trump’s tariffs, the Canadian government has imposed our own punishingly high tariffs on Chinese vehicles — high enough to ensure they are kept out of Canada and t...
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Jason R. Wang @jrwang.ca · 24/10/2025
I took a quick, lazy look at total Canadian jobs vs. mining, quarrying, and oil and gas jobs between 1997 and 2024 based on StatCan data. To be honest, I'm a little surprised – there's been tremendous net growth in other sectors. www150.statcan.gc.ca/t1/tbl1/en/t...
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Jason R. Wang @jrwang.ca · 23/10/2025
The only time the world "renewable" showed up in Alberta's Throne Speech today was in the phrase "non-renewable resources." ☀️ We have the best wind and solar potential in Canada – why isn't the government planning to use this advantage to power economic prosperity?
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Jason R. Wang @jrwang.ca · 11/10/2025
ETS bus 4931 looks and sounds like it’s been retrofitted. It’s quiet and there almost sounds to be a hybrid electric motor giving it a boost. I’d love to know if that’s true! cptdb.ca/wiki/index.p...
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Edmonton Transit Service - CPTDB Wiki (Canadian Public Transit Discussion Board)
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Jason R. Wang @jrwang.ca · 09/10/2025
Alberta's path to prosperity lies in emissions reduction, innovation, and cross-border collaboration, not the reverse. #ABpoli
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Jason R. Wang @jrwang.ca · 09/10/2025
My friendly amendment to the fusion joke: Fusion hasn't been 10 years away for the last 100 years – it's always been 8.3 minutes from us! ☀️😎
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Jason R. Wang @jrwang.ca · 06/10/2025
Hey @youralberta.bsky.social, this is what a credible plan looks like. It has new actions and ideas, unlike the 2023 ERED document that just rehashes past work.
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