
Will Noel is a senior analyst with the Pembina Institute's electricity team, focusing on the intersection of technology and emissions policy for both Alberta and Canada. He holds both a B.Sc. and M.Sc. in mechanical engineering from the University of Alberta and is a registered professional engineer (P.Eng.). Before joining the Pembina Institute, Will worked at Greenplanet Energy Analytics, where he focused on life cycle analysis, renewable energy and building retrofits in remote northern communities.
Will is a strong advocate for the need to balance electricity system decarbonization with consumer affordability and grid reliability. A lifelong Albertan, he relaxes with cross stitching or playing video games, and enjoys Edmonton’s craft beer scene.
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Amped Up
Options for growing British Columbia’s electricity supply



Alberta’s renewables sector is down, but let’s not count it out
Other provinces are making electricity grids that are resilient, flexible and fit for the next century


Down But Not Out
A brief status update on Alberta’s renewable energy industry


Investor confidence in Alberta’s renewables sector remains dampened
Two years of policy uncertainty have taken their toll, as number of proposed projects in the province declines

