Christina E. Hoicka

Repositioning energy geographies in a time of crisis: Arguments from a subdiscipline on the margins of geography - Thomas Ptak, Ryan Stock, Siddharth Sareen, Ankit Kumar, 2025 While a range of rapidly proliferating crises shaped by anthropogenic climate change is profound and generating a raft of spatially-centred energy research, ene...

Written in response to this insightful and timely paper by @tomptak.bsky.social @ryanjstock.bsky.social @ankitkumar.bsky.social @sidsareen.bsky.social in @dialogueshg.bsky.social doi.org/10.1177/2043...

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

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…

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...

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...

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

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 ...

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/...

I will be chairing Parallel 8.2 Geographies of Just Transitions Tuesday at 13:30 and sharing research about green hydrogen, comparing evidence to legitimization of end-uses on Wednesday Parallel 11.7 Scaling Emerging Low-Carbon Technologies. I look forward to connecting!

Hi! Can you add my handle to this list? Thanks so much!

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)

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. ...

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

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 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...

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...

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.

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

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,

Love this free and accessible media training resource from the Narwhal @thenarwhal.ca thenarwhal.ca/interviewee-...

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...

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

Glad to see our paper posted as a resource by @firstnationscen.bsky.social in Australia www.firstnationscleanenergy.org.au/research_and... #energysky

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.

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...

This paper is based in Adam Regier's undergraduate honours thesis in the @uvicgeography.bsky.social in @uvic.ca Social Sciences, funded by University of Victoria JCURA (Jamie Cassels Undergraduate Research Award). Bravo Adam!!

The pathways and mechanisms that 27 global cities are pursuing to support renewable electricity project development is documented. This is a first step in understanding how electrification policy could be designed to benefit people rather than reinforcing & replicating energy injustices.

Decarbonising cities: exploring regional energy justice implications To meet energy demand and achieve climate and energy decarbonisation targets, cities adopt a range of mechanisms to facilitate renewable electricity development from their surrounding regions. Thes...

I'm very pleased to share a new #openaccess paper from Re-Imagining Social Energy Transitions (ReSET) CoLaboratory lead authored by Adam Regier. We were lucky to co-author with Anna L. Berka. doi.org/10.1080/1354...

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

Northern Energy Innovation Blog Our goal is to demystify the energy industry through explaining the challenges and opportunities in northern Canada.

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

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.

This is a crucial election. And you can register and vote tomorrow, election day. www.cbc.ca/news/politic... #cdnpoli #yyj #VancouverIsland

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...

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

link to article: doi.org/10.1016/j.en...