OPINION | On oilsands, Alberta is still trying to fix yesterday's problems
Decision by French energy giant Total highlights need to focus on today's real challenges
Sara Hastings-Simon · CBC News · August 5, 2020
OPINION | Critical Minerals Don’t Burn Up - Why The Energy Security Playbook Needs A Re-Write
Sara Hastings-Simon and Morgan Bazilian explain why the issues surrounding critical mineral security differ from traditional energy security. The required response should avoid delaying the transition to a low carbon future, whilst using the time available to focus on building robust supply chains and creating economic opportunity both in the U.S. and internationally.
Sara Hastings-Simon and Morgan Bazilian · Global Policy · July 23, 2020
OPINION | We could be witnessing a turning point in the oilsands industry
Rather than focus on a reduction of emissions, Suncor is looking at diversification
Sara Hastings-Simon · CBC News · June 30, 2020
OPINION | The First Moonshot Didn’t Disrupt an Incumbent Industry. The Climate Moonshot Must
Why the climate “moonshot” faces special challenges, and how to work around them.
Sara Hastings-Simon · Greentech Media · June 26, 2020
OPINION | For Alberta, the potential of geothermal energy is clear, if it's done right
Without right strategy, development of this low-carbon resource will not be realized
Brendan Haley, Sara Hastings-Simon · CBC News · May 15, 2020
OPINION | Keystone XL is Jason Kenney's $7.5B bet
We need government investment, but we can’t afford costly mistakes now.
Sara Hastings-Simon · CBC News · Apr 02, 2020
OPINION | Beyond pipelines
The nation-building project that could electrify Canada.
Sara Hastings-Simon and Blake Shaffer · The Globe and Mail · March 17, 2020
OPINION | If you're going to evoke the legacy of Peter Lougheed, get it right
Former premier's public investment in oilsands wasn't for an existing industry,
Sara Hastings-Simon · CBC News · Mar 05, 2020
OPINION | Alberta has a rare rare-earth opportunity on its hands – if it chooses to seize it
Developing an industry around the metals and minerals of the energy transition is an opportunity.
Sara Hastings-Simon · The Globe and Mail · Jan 22, 2020
OPINION | It worked for the oilsands: In defence of government picking winners
Steam-assisted gravity drainage was once dismissed as a 'silly idea,' until government helped prove it works.
Sara Hastings-Simon · CBC News · Nov 28, 2019
OPINION | Intersection of climate change and innovation a natural home for government policy
Good innovation policy isn’t easy, but the economic and environmental challenges we face demand action, and lessons from recent experience can guide the way for a government ready to lead.
Sara Hastings-Simon · The Hill Times · Nov 11, 2019
Ontario's Economic Investment Outlook Dims With New Government Energy Actions
Ontario’s government framed its reversal of carbon pricing and clean energy programs as an attempt to “save the little guy” – but it may have inadvertently thrown its economy in reverse while losing jobs and costing consumers.
Silvio Marcacci and Sara Hastings-Simon · Forbes · Aug 13, 2018
OPINION | Low renewable energy prices shouldn't have been shocking
Sara Hastings-Simon · Edmonton Journal · Jan 9, 2018
OPINION | Reality check: We can't turn back time on Alberta's climate policy
Sara Hastings-Simon and Simon Dyer · Calgary Herald · Aug 5, 2017
OPINION | Ottawa taking carbon pricing cues from provinces
New details show Ottawa learning from provinces as it designs federal approach to carbon pricing.
Erin Flanagan and Sara Hastings-Simon · The Hill Times · May 22, 2017