Christina E. Hoicka
@christinahoicka.bsky.social
riot grrrl. CRC in Urban Planning for Climate Change. Assoc Prof Geog & Civil Eng, empirical research, energy justice, renewable energy transitions, 🟢 hydrogen, ethics=relationship & reciprocity https://www.socialexergy.com/ 🏳️🌈
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I am so pleased I had the opportunity to provide this commentary in @dialogueshg.bsky.social about why I think that #energygeographies are so important to understanding the drivers and dynamics of #energytransitions and #energyjustice
doi.org/10.1177/2043... @aag-energy.bsky.social
doi.org/10.1177/2043... @aag-energy.bsky.social
I am so pleased I had the opportunity to provide this commentary in @dialogueshg.bsky.social about why I think that #energygeographies are so important to understanding the drivers and dynamics of #energytransitions and #energyjustice
doi.org/10.1177/2043... @aag-energy.bsky.social
doi.org/10.1177/2043... @aag-energy.bsky.social
September 5, 2025 at 12:06 AM
I am so pleased I had the opportunity to provide this commentary in @dialogueshg.bsky.social about why I think that #energygeographies are so important to understanding the drivers and dynamics of #energytransitions and #energyjustice
doi.org/10.1177/2043... @aag-energy.bsky.social
doi.org/10.1177/2043... @aag-energy.bsky.social
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When do we electrify, and when do we use hydrogen? See CSSN Scholar @christinahoicka.bsky.social and colleagues' paper that can tell us when hydrogen end-uses are appropriate, using a method that is applicable to other emerging technologies. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Limited scientific evidence for decarbonization of energy end-uses and the challenges to learning and empowerment of green hydrogen niches - insights from Canada
Supporting inappropriate uses for hydrogen can delay climate action and decarbonization efforts should limit hydrogen to difficult-to-electrify end-us…
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July 22, 2025 at 4:20 PM
When do we electrify, and when do we use hydrogen? See CSSN Scholar @christinahoicka.bsky.social and colleagues' paper that can tell us when hydrogen end-uses are appropriate, using a method that is applicable to other emerging technologies. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Amazing! Research by colleagues @uvicecs.bsky.social "This method offers an opportunity for rapid on-site fabrication of lightweight & deformable power sources on various substrates, including inflated elastic balloons ... & produces customizable irregular solar modules" rdcu.be/evkEP #energysky
Marker pen writing of perovskite solar modules
Nature Communications - Solution-processed perovskite photovoltaics hold promises for low-cost and lightweight power sources. Here, the authors utilize a marker pen as a fabrication tool to produce...
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July 8, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Amazing! Research by colleagues @uvicecs.bsky.social "This method offers an opportunity for rapid on-site fabrication of lightweight & deformable power sources on various substrates, including inflated elastic balloons ... & produces customizable irregular solar modules" rdcu.be/evkEP #energysky
I recently learned about Nova Scotia's green choice program for renewable procurement. Nice to learn of this partnership with a First Nation that trained 10 solar installers and is providing more security of supply at reduced costs. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Solar project melting away energy costs for Sydney cold storage facility | CBC News
Eskasoni Cold Logistics stores frozen, cold and dry goods and thanks to the recent addition of more than 1,300 ground-mounted solar panels, up to 40 per cent of the facility’s energy use is offset by ...
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July 6, 2025 at 4:06 PM
I recently learned about Nova Scotia's green choice program for renewable procurement. Nice to learn of this partnership with a First Nation that trained 10 solar installers and is providing more security of supply at reduced costs. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Excited to connect at #ist25 @transitionsnetwork.bsky.social. I'll be presenting about Indigenous utilities & transformative #energyjustice on Tuesday at 15:30 Parallel 4.3, Justice and Equity in Urban Sustainability: Addressing Power Dynamics and Community Voices
(photo of #IWD street art)
(photo of #IWD street art)
June 23, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Excited to connect at #ist25 @transitionsnetwork.bsky.social. I'll be presenting about Indigenous utilities & transformative #energyjustice on Tuesday at 15:30 Parallel 4.3, Justice and Equity in Urban Sustainability: Addressing Power Dynamics and Community Voices
(photo of #IWD street art)
(photo of #IWD street art)
Pleased to see our @ca.theconversation.com explainer about Indigenous electricity utilities republished in @theenergymix.com www.theenergymix.com/a-first-nati...
#energyjustice #energysky #undrip #dripa
#energyjustice #energysky #undrip #dripa
A First Nations Power Authority Could Transform Electricity Generation for Indigenous Nations
First Nations in British Columbia have been developing clean electricity projects for decades, yet they continue to face barriers to owning and managing their own power supply. Municipalities in B.C. ...
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June 10, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Pleased to see our @ca.theconversation.com explainer about Indigenous electricity utilities republished in @theenergymix.com www.theenergymix.com/a-first-nati...
#energyjustice #energysky #undrip #dripa
#energyjustice #energysky #undrip #dripa
Our new explainer in @ca.theconversation.com about Indigenous Utilities #energysky #energyjustice #UNDRIP #DRIPA
A First Nations power authority could transform electricity generation for Indigenous nations
A First Nations power authority could transform electricity generation for Indigenous nations
A coalition of First Nations and organizations is advocating for changes to electricity regulations and laws in B.C. to give Indigenous communities more control over developing renewable electricity projects.
theconversation.com
June 6, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Our new explainer in @ca.theconversation.com about Indigenous Utilities #energysky #energyjustice #UNDRIP #DRIPA
What is an Indigenous Utility? We share 6 models of a First Nation Power Authority that emerged from an advocacy coalition in British Columbia in this explainer in @ca.theconversation.com
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A First Nations power authority could transform electricity generation for Indigenous nations
A coalition of First Nations and organizations is advocating for changes to electricity regulations and laws in B.C. to give Indigenous communities more control over developing renewable electricity p...
theconversation.com
June 6, 2025 at 5:17 PM
What is an Indigenous Utility? We share 6 models of a First Nation Power Authority that emerged from an advocacy coalition in British Columbia in this explainer in @ca.theconversation.com
theconversation.com/a-first-nati...
theconversation.com/a-first-nati...
Reposted by Christina E. Hoicka
A First Nations power authority could transform electricity generation for Indigenous nations
A First Nations power authority could transform electricity generation for Indigenous nations
A coalition of First Nations and organizations is advocating for changes to electricity regulations and laws in B.C. to give Indigenous communities more control over developing renewable electricity projects.
theconversation.com
June 4, 2025 at 5:36 PM
A First Nations power authority could transform electricity generation for Indigenous nations
As we write up the results of our study of the socioeconomic benefits of renewable energy to 14 First Nations in British Columbia, I'm looking forward to digging into this report (provided in the link⬇️).
No more crumbs from the corporate table. We need to scale-up community and public ownership.
Read & share the full report:
platformlondon.org/socialvalue
Read & share the full report:
platformlondon.org/socialvalue
May 29, 2025 at 12:59 PM
As we write up the results of our study of the socioeconomic benefits of renewable energy to 14 First Nations in British Columbia, I'm looking forward to digging into this report (provided in the link⬇️).
Reposted by Christina E. Hoicka
No more crumbs from the corporate table. We need to scale-up community and public ownership.
Read & share the full report:
platformlondon.org/socialvalue
Read & share the full report:
platformlondon.org/socialvalue
May 28, 2025 at 8:22 AM
No more crumbs from the corporate table. We need to scale-up community and public ownership.
Read & share the full report:
platformlondon.org/socialvalue
Read & share the full report:
platformlondon.org/socialvalue
Love this free and accessible media training resource from the Narwhal @thenarwhal.ca thenarwhal.ca/interviewee-...
So you're being interviewed by The Narwhal | The Narwhal
At The Narwhal, our reporting is factual, in-depth and rooted in the expertise of a diverse array of sources. We often speak to scientists, researchers,
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May 27, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Love this free and accessible media training resource from the Narwhal @thenarwhal.ca thenarwhal.ca/interviewee-...
Reposted by Christina E. Hoicka
New Paper: What if only climate-leading states pursued net-zero? Our study finds 23 states could cut U.S. emissions 46% by 2050. Significant, but not enough. State-led decarbonization costs slightly more, shifts tech choices, and leans on electrification and DAC in CA & the Northeast. rdcu.be/em0sg
State-led climate action can cut emissions at near-federal costs but favors different technologies
Nature Communications - In the absence of federal decarbonization, states can drive significant greenhouse gas emissions reductions at comparable costs to federal action, with particular reliance...
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May 21, 2025 at 2:43 PM
New Paper: What if only climate-leading states pursued net-zero? Our study finds 23 states could cut U.S. emissions 46% by 2050. Significant, but not enough. State-led decarbonization costs slightly more, shifts tech choices, and leans on electrification and DAC in CA & the Northeast. rdcu.be/em0sg
Reposted by Christina E. Hoicka
Glad to see our paper posted as a resource by @firstnationscen.bsky.social in Australia www.firstnationscleanenergy.org.au/research_and... #energysky
April 8, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Glad to see our paper posted as a resource by @firstnationscen.bsky.social in Australia www.firstnationscleanenergy.org.au/research_and... #energysky
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For those looking for policy & regulatory insights, Table 3 outlines 6 First Nation Power Authority models, their characteristics, examples, & the specific regulatory changes that would be minimum requirements to support the model. Figure 2 illustrates the transformative potential of each model.
April 4, 2025 at 5:41 PM
For those looking for policy & regulatory insights, Table 3 outlines 6 First Nation Power Authority models, their characteristics, examples, & the specific regulatory changes that would be minimum requirements to support the model. Figure 2 illustrates the transformative potential of each model.
Reposted by Christina E. Hoicka
Pleased to share a new open access publication that provides a narrative about the potential for transformative #energyjustice of Indigenous Nation controlled utilities developed from interviews with 14 Nations in British Columbia & deep regulatory analysis. #energysky
doi.org/10.1016/j.en...
doi.org/10.1016/j.en...
April 4, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Pleased to share a new open access publication that provides a narrative about the potential for transformative #energyjustice of Indigenous Nation controlled utilities developed from interviews with 14 Nations in British Columbia & deep regulatory analysis. #energysky
doi.org/10.1016/j.en...
doi.org/10.1016/j.en...
As we "electrify everything", how will large cities w/ dense energy demand source renewable electricity from surrounding regions, often sited nearby smaller communities? Who is involved in development of these projects? What are the #energyjustice implications?
doi.org/10.1080/1354... #energysky
doi.org/10.1080/1354... #energysky
May 12, 2025 at 11:07 PM
As we "electrify everything", how will large cities w/ dense energy demand source renewable electricity from surrounding regions, often sited nearby smaller communities? Who is involved in development of these projects? What are the #energyjustice implications?
doi.org/10.1080/1354... #energysky
doi.org/10.1080/1354... #energysky
If you are curious about energy in northern communities a new blog from Northern Energy Innovation @ #YukonUniversity aims to demystify the energy industry & "explain the challenges & opportunities that northern communities encounter in the energy transition."
remoteenergy.ca/blog/ #energyjustice
remoteenergy.ca/blog/ #energyjustice
Northern Energy Innovation Blog
Our goal is to demystify the energy industry through explaining the challenges and opportunities in northern Canada.
remoteenergy.ca
May 12, 2025 at 5:26 PM
If you are curious about energy in northern communities a new blog from Northern Energy Innovation @ #YukonUniversity aims to demystify the energy industry & "explain the challenges & opportunities that northern communities encounter in the energy transition."
remoteenergy.ca/blog/ #energyjustice
remoteenergy.ca/blog/ #energyjustice
Reposted by Christina E. Hoicka
This is a crucial election. And you can register and vote tomorrow, election day. www.cbc.ca/news/politic... #cdnpoli #yyj #VancouverIsland
Didn't register to vote? You can still do so on election day | CBC News
It's not too late for Canadians looking to cast their ballot who haven't yet registered to vote — Elections Canada allows voters to register on election day at their polling station.
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April 28, 2025 at 3:21 AM
This is a crucial election. And you can register and vote tomorrow, election day. www.cbc.ca/news/politic... #cdnpoli #yyj #VancouverIsland
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This election is about climate change, whether you're aware of it or not -- an updated assessment of the Canadian party positions on climate change, from @profkharrison.bsky.social and I
www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
www.thestar.com
April 27, 2025 at 4:15 AM
This election is about climate change, whether you're aware of it or not -- an updated assessment of the Canadian party positions on climate change, from @profkharrison.bsky.social and I
www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
Reposted by Christina E. Hoicka
Some significant updates now that the Conservative platform is out. Consistent with Poilievre’s previous critiques, but not previously stated during the election, the CPC would also repeal the Clean Fuel Standard, the Clean Electricity Regulation, and the ZEV Act (the “tax on gas-powered vehicles.)1
Climate may not be getting much attention but #elxn2025 will have huge implications for Canadian climate policy. @simondonner.bsky.social and I compare climate-related commitments of the Conservatives, Liberals and NDP. 🧵 w bonus summary table! #cdnpoli
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www.nationalobserver.com/2025/04/21/o...
This is a climate election
With the frontrunners pitching wildly contrasted policies in some ways and similar ones in another, it's vital for Canadians to keep abreast of their climate ambitions — and to hold them to account wh...
www.nationalobserver.com
April 22, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Some significant updates now that the Conservative platform is out. Consistent with Poilievre’s previous critiques, but not previously stated during the election, the CPC would also repeal the Clean Fuel Standard, the Clean Electricity Regulation, and the ZEV Act (the “tax on gas-powered vehicles.)1
The @uvicgeography.bsky.social department wrote this accessible summary of the ReSET CoLab's newest open access research publication about the transformative potential of First Nation Power Authority models. #energysky
#energypolicy #utilities @aag-energy.bsky.social
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#energypolicy #utilities @aag-energy.bsky.social
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UVic Research Reveals Structural Barriers to Indigenous-Led Energy Development in B.C. - Geography - University of Victoria
Inspired by and honouring place, we are a community-minded, globally engaged university where we transform ideas into meaningful impact.
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April 17, 2025 at 3:22 AM
The @uvicgeography.bsky.social department wrote this accessible summary of the ReSET CoLab's newest open access research publication about the transformative potential of First Nation Power Authority models. #energysky
#energypolicy #utilities @aag-energy.bsky.social
www.uvic.ca/socialscienc...
#energypolicy #utilities @aag-energy.bsky.social
www.uvic.ca/socialscienc...
This is the analysis of election climate policies I've been waiting to see. Thanks for taking the time @climatekeith.bsky.social for putting together this thorough analysis.
"When Mark Carney became our Prime Minister, I asked myself: Can a former Goldman Sachs executive and central banker save Canada and the climate?
Then I realized: That’s the wrong question." - @climatekeith.bsky.social
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#CanadaStrong #Election2025 #Elxn45 #ElbowsUp #DontTrumpCanada
Then I realized: That’s the wrong question." - @climatekeith.bsky.social
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#CanadaStrong #Election2025 #Elxn45 #ElbowsUp #DontTrumpCanada
Mark Carney versus Pierre Poilievre on climate change policy (and other stuff)
When Mark Carney became our Prime Minister, I asked myself: Can a former Goldman Sachs executive and central banker save Canada and the climate?
Then I realized: That’s the wrong question.
act.gp
April 13, 2025 at 11:59 PM
This is the analysis of election climate policies I've been waiting to see. Thanks for taking the time @climatekeith.bsky.social for putting together this thorough analysis.