Chris is the Alberta regional director at the Pembina Institute. He worked with the Institute from 1996 to 2016, then spent three years at the Alberta Energy Regulator before returning in 2020. He is a leading expert on responsible energy development, with specific expertise in oil and gas, oilsands and electricity.
Chris holds a B.Sc. in environmental and conservation science from the University of Alberta and a Master of Arts in environment and management from Royal Roads University.
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Chris Severson-Baker's Recent Publications
Investors looking for a clear and credible climate plan in Alberta Starts with a commitment to short-term emissions-reduction goals
Op-edAlberta’s 2021 budget included the establishment of a $2-million-a-year ESG Secretariat in the premier’s office. This gives ESG a special resonance at the highest levels of government, making it part of a long-term strategy to prove Alberta’s value to investors, especially in the oil and gas sector. But those investors may notice that what’s missing from the strategy so far is a real commitment to climate policy and planning.
Recommendations for advancing Alberta’s hydrogen strategy Submission to the Government of Alberta
PublicationOn behalf of the Pembina Institute, Chris Severson-Baker, Nina Lothian and Jan Gorski submitted comments in February, 2021, to the Government of Alberta following a request for feedback that will inform the province’s Natural Gas Vision and Strategy, and hydrogen strategy.
Axing Energy Efficiency Alberta costs homeowners, risks jobs Lost are efficiency programs, a rooftop solar initiative, and emissions reductions programs
Op-edAs of Sept. 30, Energy Efficiency Alberta — which helped thousands of homeowners, municipalities and businesses save money and energy, while creating jobs and improving Alberta’s international reputation — will no longer exist.
Link orphan-well aid cash with tougher regulations Financial support for oil and gas sector must uphold the polluter-pay principle
Op-edAs we emerge from the COVID-19 crisis, it’s critical we support government initiatives to create employment for Canadians trying to stay afloat. However, the devil is in the details. It is important that even in the post-pandemic environment, the polluter-pay principle holds.
