Pete Massie
@petemassie.bsky.social
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Pete Massie
@petemassie.bsky.social
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Opinion: How can Alberta and Ottawa be friends again? It begins with drilling
The federal government and the province should work together to make Canada a world leader in geothermal power
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Ottawa & Edmonton don't always see eye to eye. But geothermal power can create common ground.
Geothermal uses O&G expertise to generate clean power - and can help Canada become a conventional & clean energy superpower.
My latest in the @theglobeandmail.com
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Geothermal uses O&G expertise to generate clean power - and can help Canada become a conventional & clean energy superpower.
My latest in the @theglobeandmail.com
www.theglobeandmail.com/business/com...
Reposted by Pete Massie
Competition between startups including Fervo Energy, Eavo and XGS Energy is hotting up. 2026 looks set to mark the start of the great geothermal renaissance
Geothermal energy looks set to go from niche to necessary
Competition between startups including Fervo Energy, Eavo and XGS Energy is hotting up. 2026 looks set to mark the start of the great geothermal renaissance
econ.st
November 13, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Competition between startups including Fervo Energy, Eavo and XGS Energy is hotting up. 2026 looks set to mark the start of the great geothermal renaissance
Reposted by Pete Massie
When it comes to geothermal energy, Canada doesn’t need to start from scratch. 👷♂️By repurposing existing industries, Canada can build a cleaner, more sustainable energy future — faster.
#GeothermalEnergy #CleanTech #CanadaEnergy #EnergyTransition #RenewableEnergy #OilAndGas
#GeothermalEnergy #CleanTech #CanadaEnergy #EnergyTransition #RenewableEnergy #OilAndGas
November 12, 2025 at 10:02 AM
When it comes to geothermal energy, Canada doesn’t need to start from scratch. 👷♂️By repurposing existing industries, Canada can build a cleaner, more sustainable energy future — faster.
#GeothermalEnergy #CleanTech #CanadaEnergy #EnergyTransition #RenewableEnergy #OilAndGas
#GeothermalEnergy #CleanTech #CanadaEnergy #EnergyTransition #RenewableEnergy #OilAndGas
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🤡OIL DEMAND WILL KEEP RISING🤡
What are the IEA assumptions that make rising oil demand so improbable?
What are the IEA assumptions that make rising oil demand so improbable?
November 12, 2025 at 6:10 AM
🤡OIL DEMAND WILL KEEP RISING🤡
What are the IEA assumptions that make rising oil demand so improbable?
What are the IEA assumptions that make rising oil demand so improbable?
The only table you need from the IEA's WEO is from the STEPS Scenario
STEPS includes more realistic assumptions about how energy systems are changing - rather than assuming they pause like the Current Policy Scenario
IEA hasn't 'changed course' - STEPS and CPS show diverging roles for fossil fuels
STEPS includes more realistic assumptions about how energy systems are changing - rather than assuming they pause like the Current Policy Scenario
IEA hasn't 'changed course' - STEPS and CPS show diverging roles for fossil fuels
November 12, 2025 at 4:49 PM
The only table you need from the IEA's WEO is from the STEPS Scenario
STEPS includes more realistic assumptions about how energy systems are changing - rather than assuming they pause like the Current Policy Scenario
IEA hasn't 'changed course' - STEPS and CPS show diverging roles for fossil fuels
STEPS includes more realistic assumptions about how energy systems are changing - rather than assuming they pause like the Current Policy Scenario
IEA hasn't 'changed course' - STEPS and CPS show diverging roles for fossil fuels
The IEA's World Energy Outlook has been released - but is it credible?
This year's WEO includes a Current Policies Scenario that projects solar deployments stall at 540 GW per year - despite falling costs.
That's a red flag for me. Here's why:
This year's WEO includes a Current Policies Scenario that projects solar deployments stall at 540 GW per year - despite falling costs.
That's a red flag for me. Here's why:
November 12, 2025 at 1:13 PM
The IEA's World Energy Outlook has been released - but is it credible?
This year's WEO includes a Current Policies Scenario that projects solar deployments stall at 540 GW per year - despite falling costs.
That's a red flag for me. Here's why:
This year's WEO includes a Current Policies Scenario that projects solar deployments stall at 540 GW per year - despite falling costs.
That's a red flag for me. Here's why:
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The 2025 Federal Budget signals major investments in Canada’s national power grid and clean electricity technologies — but how ready is geothermal energy to scale?
#GeothermalEnergy #CleanTech #CanadaEnergy #EnergyTransition #RenewableEnergy #ClimateAction #FederalBudget2025
#GeothermalEnergy #CleanTech #CanadaEnergy #EnergyTransition #RenewableEnergy #ClimateAction #FederalBudget2025
November 11, 2025 at 4:04 PM
The 2025 Federal Budget signals major investments in Canada’s national power grid and clean electricity technologies — but how ready is geothermal energy to scale?
#GeothermalEnergy #CleanTech #CanadaEnergy #EnergyTransition #RenewableEnergy #ClimateAction #FederalBudget2025
#GeothermalEnergy #CleanTech #CanadaEnergy #EnergyTransition #RenewableEnergy #ClimateAction #FederalBudget2025
Hopefully now people will stop intentionally ramming my car
November 6, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Hopefully now people will stop intentionally ramming my car
As renewable capacity surges, it's encouraging to see deployments of geothermal power are expected to hit 1.5 GW in 2030 - 3X 2024.
Will be interesting to see how advances in next-generation geotherm changes the trajectory of deployments post 2030.
Will be interesting to see how advances in next-generation geotherm changes the trajectory of deployments post 2030.
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Transport → iea.li/4qybZ8z
Heat → iea.li/433AQa6
November 4, 2025 at 1:18 PM
As renewable capacity surges, it's encouraging to see deployments of geothermal power are expected to hit 1.5 GW in 2030 - 3X 2024.
Will be interesting to see how advances in next-generation geotherm changes the trajectory of deployments post 2030.
Will be interesting to see how advances in next-generation geotherm changes the trajectory of deployments post 2030.
Negative prices are a challenge.
But we shouldn't let that cloud our view what's really happening in warmer regions:
Solar his transforming peak power from a commodity defined by scarcity to one defined by abundance.
That's a good thing.
But we shouldn't let that cloud our view what's really happening in warmer regions:
Solar his transforming peak power from a commodity defined by scarcity to one defined by abundance.
That's a good thing.
Absolutely amazing: they've got so much solar in Australia that they need more people to use more of it, so the gov't has instructed energy retailers to offer *at least three hours of free power* during the middle of the day.
Meanwhile fossil-addled US struggles with an energy-price crisis ...
Meanwhile fossil-addled US struggles with an energy-price crisis ...
Energy retailers to be directed to offer free power three hours a day
Saying there is enough solar power for everyone in the daytime, Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen will direct retailers to provide three hours of free power every day to consumers.
www.abc.net.au
November 3, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Negative prices are a challenge.
But we shouldn't let that cloud our view what's really happening in warmer regions:
Solar his transforming peak power from a commodity defined by scarcity to one defined by abundance.
That's a good thing.
But we shouldn't let that cloud our view what's really happening in warmer regions:
Solar his transforming peak power from a commodity defined by scarcity to one defined by abundance.
That's a good thing.
@scottluft.bsky.social do you have thoughts on the costs for the SMR pilot?
I haven't followed Ontario as closely as I would've liked - very curious about how you see the project's value
I haven't followed Ontario as closely as I would've liked - very curious about how you see the project's value
November 3, 2025 at 4:38 PM
@scottluft.bsky.social do you have thoughts on the costs for the SMR pilot?
I haven't followed Ontario as closely as I would've liked - very curious about how you see the project's value
I haven't followed Ontario as closely as I would've liked - very curious about how you see the project's value
Jays tickets don't seem so expensive when you realize it means not depending on Sportsnet
November 2, 2025 at 2:37 AM
Jays tickets don't seem so expensive when you realize it means not depending on Sportsnet
Actual photo of the benches clearing at Game 7
November 2, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Actual photo of the benches clearing at Game 7
A nearly 30% rate hike in Ontario will be buffered by a rebate.
But don't be fooled.
Every dollar of your electricity costs that isn't coveree by rates, is paid for by taxes.
It's that simple.
But don't be fooled.
Every dollar of your electricity costs that isn't coveree by rates, is paid for by taxes.
It's that simple.
🔌💡
Ontario electricity supply costs jump 29 per cent as nuclear spending rises
#Onpoli #Ontario #Canada
#Energy #Nuclear #DougFord
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Ontario electricity supply costs jump 29 per cent as nuclear spending rises
#Onpoli #Ontario #Canada
#Energy #Nuclear #DougFord
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Ontario electricity supply costs jump 29 per cent as nuclear spending rises
Ontario’s electricity rates will jump 29 per cent starting Nov. 1, driven largely by higher spending for nuclear power and a shortfall in last year’s budget, the Ontario Energy Board
www.pentictonherald.ca
November 1, 2025 at 11:18 PM
A nearly 30% rate hike in Ontario will be buffered by a rebate.
But don't be fooled.
Every dollar of your electricity costs that isn't coveree by rates, is paid for by taxes.
It's that simple.
But don't be fooled.
Every dollar of your electricity costs that isn't coveree by rates, is paid for by taxes.
It's that simple.
I really want these to work.
If they do, suspect smaller swept area will limit them to distributed systems.
In theory, higher altitudes could access higher wind speeds for commercial systems. But in practice, too much energy can be a bad thing.
See tidal in Canada: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
If they do, suspect smaller swept area will limit them to distributed systems.
In theory, higher altitudes could access higher wind speeds for commercial systems. But in practice, too much energy can be a bad thing.
See tidal in Canada: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
October 31, 2025 at 12:28 AM
I really want these to work.
If they do, suspect smaller swept area will limit them to distributed systems.
In theory, higher altitudes could access higher wind speeds for commercial systems. But in practice, too much energy can be a bad thing.
See tidal in Canada: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
If they do, suspect smaller swept area will limit them to distributed systems.
In theory, higher altitudes could access higher wind speeds for commercial systems. But in practice, too much energy can be a bad thing.
See tidal in Canada: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Mokyr's Nobel-winning insight: growth is driven by the interplay of scientific discovery & application by skilled practitioners.
It's a perfect description of the innovation happening in geothermal power today - and underscores the value of the skills in Canada's O&G sector
It's a perfect description of the innovation happening in geothermal power today - and underscores the value of the skills in Canada's O&G sector
October 29, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Mokyr's Nobel-winning insight: growth is driven by the interplay of scientific discovery & application by skilled practitioners.
It's a perfect description of the innovation happening in geothermal power today - and underscores the value of the skills in Canada's O&G sector
It's a perfect description of the innovation happening in geothermal power today - and underscores the value of the skills in Canada's O&G sector
Advice for new parents: work when the baby sleeps
October 29, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Advice for new parents: work when the baby sleeps
Maybe it's just me.
But it's awful interesting to see how meeting power demand from AI has always been about 'how' and not 'if'.
Big change from meeting power demand needed for the energy transition - which seemed largely about 'if' / 'should' / 'when'
But it's awful interesting to see how meeting power demand from AI has always been about 'how' and not 'if'.
Big change from meeting power demand needed for the energy transition - which seemed largely about 'if' / 'should' / 'when'
October 27, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Maybe it's just me.
But it's awful interesting to see how meeting power demand from AI has always been about 'how' and not 'if'.
Big change from meeting power demand needed for the energy transition - which seemed largely about 'if' / 'should' / 'when'
But it's awful interesting to see how meeting power demand from AI has always been about 'how' and not 'if'.
Big change from meeting power demand needed for the energy transition - which seemed largely about 'if' / 'should' / 'when'
Some more advice from President Reagan:
"Today protectionism is being used by some American politicians as a cheap form of nationalism... we should beware of the demagogues who are ready to declare a trade war against our friends"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tp1T...
"Today protectionism is being used by some American politicians as a cheap form of nationalism... we should beware of the demagogues who are ready to declare a trade war against our friends"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tp1T...
President Reagan's Radio Address on Canadian Elections and Free Trade on November 26, 1988
YouTube video by Reagan Library
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October 24, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Some more advice from President Reagan:
"Today protectionism is being used by some American politicians as a cheap form of nationalism... we should beware of the demagogues who are ready to declare a trade war against our friends"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tp1T...
"Today protectionism is being used by some American politicians as a cheap form of nationalism... we should beware of the demagogues who are ready to declare a trade war against our friends"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tp1T...
Dependence on diesel is a major challenge in Canada's North
But a geothermal test site could cut costs, strengthen sovereignty, and spark innovation.
As the Prime Minister said, it’s time to swing for the fences.
Latest with @cascadeinstitute.bsky.social:
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...
But a geothermal test site could cut costs, strengthen sovereignty, and spark innovation.
As the Prime Minister said, it’s time to swing for the fences.
Latest with @cascadeinstitute.bsky.social:
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...
Opinion: Geothermal power is the key to cheaper energy in the Canadian Arctic
We are lagging behind the U.S. and other countries in taking advantage of this power source
www.theglobeandmail.com
October 23, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Dependence on diesel is a major challenge in Canada's North
But a geothermal test site could cut costs, strengthen sovereignty, and spark innovation.
As the Prime Minister said, it’s time to swing for the fences.
Latest with @cascadeinstitute.bsky.social:
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...
But a geothermal test site could cut costs, strengthen sovereignty, and spark innovation.
As the Prime Minister said, it’s time to swing for the fences.
Latest with @cascadeinstitute.bsky.social:
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...
Canadians take note: not every industry is worth leading.
As a mid-sized nation grappling with industrial strategy, we should think twice about diving head-first into commoditized technologies.
Instead, we should look for sectors that allow us to leverage know-how from existing industries
As a mid-sized nation grappling with industrial strategy, we should think twice about diving head-first into commoditized technologies.
Instead, we should look for sectors that allow us to leverage know-how from existing industries
7. Solar manufacturing has always been a horrible business, and that’s unlikely to change. It’s very commoditised, and incremental improvements in cell and module tech make factories obsolete in less than four years.
October 20, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Canadians take note: not every industry is worth leading.
As a mid-sized nation grappling with industrial strategy, we should think twice about diving head-first into commoditized technologies.
Instead, we should look for sectors that allow us to leverage know-how from existing industries
As a mid-sized nation grappling with industrial strategy, we should think twice about diving head-first into commoditized technologies.
Instead, we should look for sectors that allow us to leverage know-how from existing industries
Great look at Canada's dynamic geothermal sector.
It's no surprise: Canadian companies are leveraging our world-class O&G expertise to drive innovation in next-generation geothermal power.
Canada has a real opportunity to build a new industry using its existing strengths
It's no surprise: Canadian companies are leveraging our world-class O&G expertise to drive innovation in next-generation geothermal power.
Canada has a real opportunity to build a new industry using its existing strengths
“Albertans are really good at a bunch of things,” says FutEra Power CEO Lisa Mueller. “But nothing more so than drilling wells.” She isn’t talking hydrocarbons. Read @nationalobserver.com on how Canada could at last be waking its sleeping #geothermal giant: www.nationalobserver.com/2025/10/09/a...
Can new tech finally wake Canada’s sleeping geothermal giant?
Canada’s geothermal resources could meet the nation’s power demand “one million times over”, but not a single commercial well has been drilled. That’s about to change as new technologies bolster the b...
www.nationalobserver.com
October 20, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Great look at Canada's dynamic geothermal sector.
It's no surprise: Canadian companies are leveraging our world-class O&G expertise to drive innovation in next-generation geothermal power.
Canada has a real opportunity to build a new industry using its existing strengths
It's no surprise: Canadian companies are leveraging our world-class O&G expertise to drive innovation in next-generation geothermal power.
Canada has a real opportunity to build a new industry using its existing strengths
Was great to have the chance to chat about Canada's geothermal opportunity - and how the Canadian Deep Geothermal Coalition is working to turn potential into reality.
Geothermal Emerges as Canada’s Next Big Advantage
#Canada is a leader in "advanced geothermal." The industry is primed to scale and expand globally.
What it needs is industrial policy support from @mark-carney.bsky.social Carney and Danielle Smith.
#ABleg
youtu.be/7akieyDuM3g
#Canada is a leader in "advanced geothermal." The industry is primed to scale and expand globally.
What it needs is industrial policy support from @mark-carney.bsky.social Carney and Danielle Smith.
#ABleg
youtu.be/7akieyDuM3g
Geothermal Emerges as Canada’s Next Big Advantage
YouTube video by Energi Media
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September 26, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Was great to have the chance to chat about Canada's geothermal opportunity - and how the Canadian Deep Geothermal Coalition is working to turn potential into reality.
Don't miss this compelling talk on the promise of geothermal energy.
The Earth's internal heat - geothermal energy - is our next energy revolution. But we need to try harder!
If we do, it can change everything.
The Earth's internal heat - geothermal energy - is our next energy revolution. But we need to try harder!
If we do, it can change everything.
WATCH: Cascade Institute fellow Rebecca Pearce's compelling TEDx presentation could reshape how the world approaches clean energy.
Geothermal energy: Hope for our energy crisis lies inside the earth | Dr. Rebecca Pearce | TEDxRRU
YouTube video by TEDx Talks
youtu.be
September 11, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Don't miss this compelling talk on the promise of geothermal energy.
The Earth's internal heat - geothermal energy - is our next energy revolution. But we need to try harder!
If we do, it can change everything.
The Earth's internal heat - geothermal energy - is our next energy revolution. But we need to try harder!
If we do, it can change everything.
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We may look back on this as a watershed moment in Canada's journey to geothermal superpower.
Yesterday in Ottawa, the Cascade Institute convened leaders from industry, government, Indigenous organizations, and civil society to forge an alliance that will advance deep geothermal energy in Canada.
Yesterday in Ottawa, the Cascade Institute convened leaders from industry, government, Indigenous organizations, and civil society to forge an alliance that will advance deep geothermal energy in Canada.
September 10, 2025 at 3:46 PM
We may look back on this as a watershed moment in Canada's journey to geothermal superpower.
Yesterday in Ottawa, the Cascade Institute convened leaders from industry, government, Indigenous organizations, and civil society to forge an alliance that will advance deep geothermal energy in Canada.
Yesterday in Ottawa, the Cascade Institute convened leaders from industry, government, Indigenous organizations, and civil society to forge an alliance that will advance deep geothermal energy in Canada.
Grateful for the chance to join Nick Cestari on the CORE Knowledge podcast and talk about @cascadeinstitute.bsky.social's work to position Canada as a leader on geothermal power
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August 27, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Grateful for the chance to join Nick Cestari on the CORE Knowledge podcast and talk about @cascadeinstitute.bsky.social's work to position Canada as a leader on geothermal power
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