AEN members are invited to attend the 2023 Alberta Environmental Network Annual General Meeting. We look forward to reviewing AEN’s activities and impact from the past year and discussing exciting new initiatives. Read More
The Energy Transition Working Group and the Calgary Round Table are two initiatives led by the Alberta Environmental Network (AEN) as part of a larger effort to help Alberta move toward a low-carbon economy, Advancing A Just Transition in Alberta. This work is about bringing people together, building awareness, and inspiring action to address the challenges of climate change while creating opportunities for clean energy and new types of jobs. Read More
We are excited to announce the formal launch of the Alberta Health Professionals for the Environment (AHPE), an initiative of the Alberta Environmental Network. This Working Group aims to build strong partnerships within Alberta's health sector committed to addressing the triple planetary crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution and reducing the adverse effects of environmental threats on the health of humans, animals, and the environment. Read More
A Letter from Dr. Norm Campbell
Chair of the Alberta Health Professionals for the Environment
Many people may not fully realize just how serious environmental health risks have become. We often hear news about extreme weather events causing a few deaths or injuries, and sometimes misleading reports downplaying the impact of climate change. But the reality is much more concerning, as shown by the latest evidence. Read More
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The Alberta Environmental Network (AEN) seeks a canvasser to join the unique Alberta Talks project. The Alberta Talks staff and volunteer team have a goal of engaging in community on issues that they are concerned about, with a current focus on renewable energy regulations in Alberta. We are hiring immediately for this part-time, open-ended contract. Read More
The Alberta Environmental Network (AEN) is an incorporated non-profit, non-partisan umbrella organization dedicated to helping preserve and protect Alberta’s environment. Since 1980, the AEN has advocated for, and supported the participation of environmental non-profit organizations (ENGOs) and passionate individuals in constructive and collaborative processes on environmental public policy issues. Read More
Latest Updates | March 5, 2024 Updates
On February 28, 2024, following a 7-month "pause" on the approval of new renewable energy projects in the province, the Government of Alberta (GoA) announced their plans for future renewables development, and issued a letter to the Alberta Utilities Commission (AUC) advising them of the policy, legislative and regulatory changes that they intend to advance regarding the development of renewable energy projects. What follows is a compilation of news coverage, opinion and analysis, and responses to the government's announcement from AEN members, and other environmental advocacy organizations.
On March 15, 2024, the Government of Alberta sent a draft map to industry members, providing additional clarity on the areas where renewable energy development will be restricted. The map was less restrictive than some had feared, but questions remain.
Earlier, the Alberta Utilities Commission released the first of two reports resulting from its inquiry into the renewable energy industry in Alberta. The report concluded that compared to other forms of industrial development, renewables power projects pose little threat of agricultural land loss, and have "well-understood and relatively contained reclamation risks."
Are you committed to reducing polarization in our communities and looking to make a positive impact? Want to see our provincial government take bold action on the climate crisis? Read More
