Category: Policy and Research

econext has submitted a series of 36 recommendations for the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador to consider in the development of a new renewable energy plan.

“Newfoundland and Labrador has what the world needs,” said Kieran Hanley, econext’s Executive Director. “We have a wealth of undeveloped renewable energy resources that can help sectors and nations meet their environmental objectives and commitments.”

Hanley said that up until now the options for development within the province have been limited, but the increasing demand for clean energy in both electricity grids and industrial activity – along with the prospect of using renewables for the production and export of clean fuels – “opens new doors for us”.

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It is important to view procurement as a tool in fostering sustainable economic growth and development. The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is a significant purchaser, among the largest – if not the largest – in the province. Through the increased valuation of environmental sustainability, and by integrating environmental considerations in its procurement process, the provincial government can improve its own environmental performance and influence the demand for environmentally preferable goods and services in the process.

econext is appreciative of the opportunity to contribute to the development of new environmental procurement processes, a policy which it has been advocating for since 2016. The inclusion of environmental sustainability criteria within government procurement will lead to better environmental outcomes for the province and open the door for clean growth innovation.

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NEIA’s response to the Premier’s Economic Recovery Team (PERT) report, or the report most commonly referred to as ‘The Big Reset’ or ‘The Greene Report’.

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NEIA’s submission to the Federal Government for consideration in its development of a Blue Economy strategy for Canada that links oceans industries and science priorities with clean growth and the green economy.

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The intent of the discussion paper is to create a broader awareness within the province on what the possibilities may be for the production and/or consumption of hydrogen – and what further explorations are required to narrow in on and define the real opportunities.

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