The Energy Futures Lab (EFL) is seeking expressions of interest from community leaders in Alberta to have the Energy Futures Roadshow come to their community and support them in exploring the opportunities and challenges arising from energy transition.

We are committed to supporting communities in forging their own energy transition pathways. The EFL is a diverse network of 60+ innovators and organizations working collaboratively to take action in response to this question: How can we leverage Canada’s assets and innovation capacity to accelerate an inclusive and equitable transition to a prosperous net-zero future? We are reaching out to community leaders like you to join us in this effort.
 
WHAT IS THE ENERGY FUTURES ROADSHOW?
The Energy Futures Roadshow is a 4 workshop series that is designed and delivered in collaboration with each community, and is tailored to the community’s interests and capacities. A community could include a First Nation, Métis Settlement, municipality or Municipal District. The engagement will revolve around a series of workshops with participants from business, Indigenous communities, governments, schools, economic developers, community developers and others. We have successfully convened both in-person and virtual environments.

THE ENERGY FUTURES ROADSHOW WILL INCLUDE:
  • exploring a vision for the community’s energy future, strategy, and goals for development, looking to the shared vision emerging out of the EFL for inspiration;
  • identifying the unique opportunities and challenges relating to energy transition in the community;
  • profiling and learning from leading energy innovations, solutions and entrepreneurs relevant to your community’s challenges and goals;
  • facilitating constructive dialogue about energy issues among diverse community members;
  • animating local initiatives that advance an inclusive and equitable net-zero future.
 
The EFL will leverage its projects, people, networks and other resources to best support the community in building its capacity for their energy future. 

HELP US PUT THE ENERGY FUTURES ROADSHOW ON THE ROAD!
We are seeking Roadshow candidates that can demonstrate the following:
  • Commitment from a small group (3 - 5) of capable, well-positioned individuals from a variety of agencies that can effectively partner with the EFL to coordinate the workshop process from a local capacity for the duration of the engagement. 
    • Primary applicant will agree to be the key point-of-contact to liaise with the EFL team in lead-up to the Roadshow, including to support local participant outreach and event-planning. 
    • Letters of support from 4+ local organizations indicating their desire to participate in the workshop process. Examples:
      • Town or Band Council and/or administration
      • Youth organization or school
      • Community group, First Nation, Indigenous organizations or associations, Friendship Centre etc.
      • Chamber of Commerce
      • Local businesses (ideally 1 large industry player)
  • Ability to cover costs associated with venue rental and catering for all workshops.
  • Why the Energy Futures Roadshow is a good fit for your community and examples of existing or emerging local initiatives in energy.
KEY PROCESS DATES:
June 30: Expressions of Interest due
August 1: Selection of successful applicant
September 5: Begin scheduling for Roadshow workshops with successful community 
September - December: Orientation (virtual), community outreach, getting prepared 
January - June: Workshops (in-person)
The Expression of Interest process includes the completion of this online form, which requires submission of four letters of support from different community organizations. Please fully complete this form by June 30, 2023.

Expressions of Interest will be reviewed and evaluated by a committee comprised of EFL Fellows, Steering Committee and Support Team members.

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* Contact

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* Your Community

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* Tell us a little bit about your community, its population and culture. (200 words max.)

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* What are your communities key economic drivers, energy sources and needs? (200 words max)

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* What social and economic challenge(s) exist in your community that you see the EFL Roadshow helping to address? (200 words max)

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* What are three examples of local initiatives related to energy in your community?

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* What aspects of the EFL Roadshow are of particular interest to your community and why? (200 words max.)

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* Are there any companies or organizations with whom you are collaborating in this space? 

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* Are there optimum dates/months for an EFL Roadshow in your community in 2023-2024? If so, when?

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