Sara Hastings-Simon 🇨🇦
@shastingssimon.bsky.social
Currently on partial medical leave and Associate professor, Dept of Earth, Energy, and Environment, University of Calgary; co-director http://NZERI.ca; energy/carbon/innovation policy + bikes.
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Hi from Alberta where I’m a professor at University of Calgary in the dept of earth energy and environment. I’m a physicist turned mgmt consultant turned think tanker now researching the energy transition. I love e-bikes and etrikes. And I’m currently on med leave fighting breast cancer.
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🔮⚡My annual energy policy predictions column is up!
Predictions from five female leaders in the energy and climate space outline what to expect in 2025.
The 2025 column was eerily prescient - how will this one look in a year?
www.forbes.com/sites/energy...
Predictions from five female leaders in the energy and climate space outline what to expect in 2025.
The 2025 column was eerily prescient - how will this one look in a year?
www.forbes.com/sites/energy...
January 5, 2026 at 5:12 PM
🔮⚡My annual energy policy predictions column is up!
Predictions from five female leaders in the energy and climate space outline what to expect in 2025.
The 2025 column was eerily prescient - how will this one look in a year?
www.forbes.com/sites/energy...
Predictions from five female leaders in the energy and climate space outline what to expect in 2025.
The 2025 column was eerily prescient - how will this one look in a year?
www.forbes.com/sites/energy...
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3) @shastingssimon.bsky.social of University of Calgary says strained US relations will push Canada to reorient electricity trade away from exports to interprovincial trade, kick starting domestic long-distance transmission expansion www.forbes.com/sites/energy...
January 5, 2026 at 5:12 PM
3) @shastingssimon.bsky.social of University of Calgary says strained US relations will push Canada to reorient electricity trade away from exports to interprovincial trade, kick starting domestic long-distance transmission expansion www.forbes.com/sites/energy...
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Today in the New York Times:
"One year after the start of congestion pricing, traffic jams are less severe, streets are safer, and commute times are improving for travelers from well beyond Manhattan."
"One year after the start of congestion pricing, traffic jams are less severe, streets are safer, and commute times are improving for travelers from well beyond Manhattan."
January 5, 2026 at 4:10 PM
Today in the New York Times:
"One year after the start of congestion pricing, traffic jams are less severe, streets are safer, and commute times are improving for travelers from well beyond Manhattan."
"One year after the start of congestion pricing, traffic jams are less severe, streets are safer, and commute times are improving for travelers from well beyond Manhattan."
Hair growth check in - 2026 is starting out considerably better than 2025 in terms of hair. So at least there is that (man I still can’t believe I was that bald?!)
January 5, 2026 at 4:20 AM
Hair growth check in - 2026 is starting out considerably better than 2025 in terms of hair. So at least there is that (man I still can’t believe I was that bald?!)
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Many people still think of poverty as something that happens when people don’t work. But the reality is different: majority of people who live in poverty in Canada are working or live in families who work. @gillianpetit.bsky.social and my 2026 chart to watch www.theglobeandmail.com/business/eco...
January 4, 2026 at 5:48 PM
Many people still think of poverty as something that happens when people don’t work. But the reality is different: majority of people who live in poverty in Canada are working or live in families who work. @gillianpetit.bsky.social and my 2026 chart to watch www.theglobeandmail.com/business/eco...
Happy “highly discounted after the holidays chocolate day” to all who celebrate
January 4, 2026 at 7:36 PM
Happy “highly discounted after the holidays chocolate day” to all who celebrate
An optimistic prediction from me in the Forbes 2026 year ahead column. Full story at the link:
www.forbes.com/sites/energy...
www.forbes.com/sites/energy...
January 4, 2026 at 5:35 PM
An optimistic prediction from me in the Forbes 2026 year ahead column. Full story at the link:
www.forbes.com/sites/energy...
www.forbes.com/sites/energy...
Niche AB point on the potential for more Venezuelan heavy crude coming online - it would be that much easier to meet the watered down commitment in the fed prov MOU which saw net zero oil commitment replaced by a relatively weak best in class compared to the average for heavy oil:
January 4, 2026 at 1:10 AM
Niche AB point on the potential for more Venezuelan heavy crude coming online - it would be that much easier to meet the watered down commitment in the fed prov MOU which saw net zero oil commitment replaced by a relatively weak best in class compared to the average for heavy oil:
I’m afraid I might be addicted to these puzzles
In addition it’s so intricate that it’s relatively small and fits easily on the table.
In addition it’s so intricate that it’s relatively small and fits easily on the table.
January 3, 2026 at 9:08 PM
I’m afraid I might be addicted to these puzzles
In addition it’s so intricate that it’s relatively small and fits easily on the table.
In addition it’s so intricate that it’s relatively small and fits easily on the table.
I still remember Nikos Tsafos’ comments on a webinar 5 years ago that oil, for all its useful physical attributes, isn’t inherently reliable but rather that we put enormous resources into creating a system that creates the reliability.
Trump just said what it is all about.
The sooner the world sheds its addiction to fossil fuels, the better. The alternatives are available, plentiful and cheaper.
The sooner the world sheds its addiction to fossil fuels, the better. The alternatives are available, plentiful and cheaper.
January 3, 2026 at 8:04 PM
I still remember Nikos Tsafos’ comments on a webinar 5 years ago that oil, for all its useful physical attributes, isn’t inherently reliable but rather that we put enormous resources into creating a system that creates the reliability.
Another thing about cancer is that you find little things that could be signs of spread/reoccurrence and you try to tell yourself that the odds that it’s anything are vanishingly small and then you remember than is how you got here in the first place.
January 3, 2026 at 2:34 AM
Another thing about cancer is that you find little things that could be signs of spread/reoccurrence and you try to tell yourself that the odds that it’s anything are vanishingly small and then you remember than is how you got here in the first place.
Related to one of these - the internet tells me that lake whitefish is actually a species of fish that can be caught in Alberta. Anyone know someone who would want to trade some whitefish in exchange for a fewer number of smoked back?
Book delivery day for some chaotic end of holiday reading
January 2, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Related to one of these - the internet tells me that lake whitefish is actually a species of fish that can be caught in Alberta. Anyone know someone who would want to trade some whitefish in exchange for a fewer number of smoked back?
Book delivery day for some chaotic end of holiday reading
January 2, 2026 at 8:57 PM
Book delivery day for some chaotic end of holiday reading
In happier news - I’ve been seeing these puzzles from stumpcraft.com at the pharmacy for months and decided finally today that I should get it. It’s a work of art, they have cool piece shapes, and the pieces even smell good (and made in 🇨🇦)
January 2, 2026 at 4:59 AM
In happier news - I’ve been seeing these puzzles from stumpcraft.com at the pharmacy for months and decided finally today that I should get it. It’s a work of art, they have cool piece shapes, and the pieces even smell good (and made in 🇨🇦)
Everyone needs to see this
January 2, 2026 at 4:38 AM
Everyone needs to see this
The first level down was 3 pills to address the first one and I’m like - guys I watched Square One so I understand exponential growth - this is not going to end well (thankfully it at least didn’t continue)
Thinking I had reached the bottom of the cancer pill turtles with the pills to address the side effects of the treatment pill but no - there is a new pill to add in order to address the side effects of one of the pills that addresses the side effects of one of the pill needed for treatment. 🫠
January 2, 2026 at 4:24 AM
The first level down was 3 pills to address the first one and I’m like - guys I watched Square One so I understand exponential growth - this is not going to end well (thankfully it at least didn’t continue)
Thinking I had reached the bottom of the cancer pill turtles with the pills to address the side effects of the treatment pill but no - there is a new pill to add in order to address the side effects of one of the pills that addresses the side effects of one of the pill needed for treatment. 🫠
January 2, 2026 at 4:15 AM
Thinking I had reached the bottom of the cancer pill turtles with the pills to address the side effects of the treatment pill but no - there is a new pill to add in order to address the side effects of one of the pills that addresses the side effects of one of the pill needed for treatment. 🫠
Of course I can’t deny that I’m sad to be left out but I liked it better when the Canadian annual charts to watch series was broader than just economists invited to contribute.
January 2, 2026 at 12:13 AM
Of course I can’t deny that I’m sad to be left out but I liked it better when the Canadian annual charts to watch series was broader than just economists invited to contribute.
Random but anyone know Canadian companies making soft tri-blend t-shirts? Youth XL or Adult small sizes?
January 1, 2026 at 8:11 PM
Random but anyone know Canadian companies making soft tri-blend t-shirts? Youth XL or Adult small sizes?
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Well that's me weeping then
So lovely
So lovely
December 25, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Well that's me weeping then
So lovely
So lovely
Now for the strange nye tradition I married into
January 1, 2026 at 6:12 AM
Now for the strange nye tradition I married into
gah - I love this line "it would tell a personal history of choices made in extremis."
so much in there
so much in there
December 31, 2025 at 5:40 PM
gah - I love this line "it would tell a personal history of choices made in extremis."
so much in there
so much in there
Find yourself podcast cohosts who let you be your honest awkward self 🤣
December 31, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Find yourself podcast cohosts who let you be your honest awkward self 🤣
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Here's ABLawg’s 2025 year in review. I retired several yrs ago but am still an active contributor to the Faculty’s blog on developments on law and policy in Alberta.
ABlawg is an imp bridge betwn the academic and legal practice communities & an important source for media.
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
ABlawg is an imp bridge betwn the academic and legal practice communities & an important source for media.
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
ABlawg Year in Review 2025
By: Admin PDF Version: ABlawg Year in Review 2025 As is tradition, ABlawg closes 2025 with a summary of highlights over the past 12 months, including some statistics, examples of ABlawg impact, and…
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December 31, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Once more treat before the end of the year - a fun "ask us anything" @energyvsclimate.bsky.social episode
youtu.be/_6kN8mCeEVI
youtu.be/_6kN8mCeEVI
Ask Us Anything 2025 | Climate Targets, DAC, Net Zero, and More | Energy vs Climate Podcast
YouTube video by Energy vs Climate: climate change & energy systems
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December 31, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Once more treat before the end of the year - a fun "ask us anything" @energyvsclimate.bsky.social episode
youtu.be/_6kN8mCeEVI
youtu.be/_6kN8mCeEVI