<p>The concepts of regulatory independence and effectiveness are under tremendous pressure. In recent decades, energy-decision makers have had to grapple with a rapidly expanding slate of economic, environmental and social issues. Looking ahead thirty years, Canada is committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Successfully charting this future will depend in considerable measure on whether public energy decision systems – including regulators – are up to the job.</p> <p>Positive Energy Executive-in-Residence Mike Cleland and Positive Energy Chair Dr. Monica Gattinger are the co-authors of a brand-new report entitled <em>Energy Project Decision Systems for Net Zero: Designing for Functionality, Adaptability and Legitimacy</em>. They join the podcast to discuss what needs to change within Canada’s regulatory ecosystem to make net-zero by 2050 a reality.</p> <p>For more on Positive Energy, please visit our website:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.uottawa.ca/positive-energy/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.uottawa.ca/positive-energy/</a></p>