Energy Futures Conference 2010
On 12 March 2010, the National Energy Board (NEB or Board) hosted a one-day, conference in Ottawa as a follow up to the successful Energy Futures workshop held in 2008. The theme of the conference was Building a Sustainable Energy Future. Twenty-three experts presented to conference participants on their area of expertise, and commented on the relevant issues concerning Canada’s sustainability. Conference topics focused on energy market trends (i.e., energy supply, demand and prices) and associated factors that influence these trends (e.g., environmental policies, economic conditions, etc.).
The conference provided a forum for interested energy stakeholders in Canada to discuss long-term energy issues. The benefit of a conference is that it can expose participants to diverse energy views; allow for real-time communication, discussion and networking and finally, provide an opportunity to discuss timely issues. This year, these issues included volatile energy markets and economic conditions, announced government policies and impending government legislation.
It is the NEB’s intent that information gathered at the conference be used to guide our future energy analysis. It will also be useful for work that our stakeholders may undertake. To this end, the NEB has prepared this high-level summary of the conference proceedings and has posted all of the conference presentations on our external website. To view these presentations and related material to the Energy Futures report please visit www.neb-one.gc.ca. Please note that the views contained in this document and the presentations reflect speaker opinions and are not necessarily views of the Board.
