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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Majority of Albertans back wind and solar, but investors continue to face hostile business environment
Despite clear public support for renewables, recent federal-Alberta energy talks failed to address provincial restrictions that have pushed investment out of Alberta
Health Implications of Saskatchewan’s Delayed Coal Power Phaseout
Infographic and technical backgrounder
Lost in Transmission
How to fix clean electricity wastage in Alberta and lower consumer bills