Energy Unplugged by Aurora EP.206 Danielle Smith, Premier of Alberta
Aug 13, 2024
31:12
In this episode of Energy Unplugged, we are delighted to welcome Danielle Smith, Premier of Alberta, discussing the Alberta energy and power landscape with our Managing Director for North America, Oliver Kerr.
Danielle Smith, who was sworn in as the 19th Premier of Alberta in 2022, previously served as the Member of the Legislative Assembly for Highwood and the leader of the Official Opposition. Before returning to politics, she built a successful career in media and business, most recently as President of the Alberta Enterprise Group. Danielle holds degrees in both Economics and English from the University of Calgary.
Main topics include the following:
- Finding the right balance between decarbonisation, consumer affordability, and system reliability
- The roles of markets and government in addressing system reliability challenges
- The future of renewables in Alberta, with a focus on solar and wind energy