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“Sometimes we face resistance in Alberta and Canada because we already have other power sources, but this is a competitive alternative.” quote by Alison Thompson
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“Sometimes we face resistance in Alberta and Canada because we already have other power sources, but this is a competitive alternative.”

Alison Thompson

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Source Speech: Canadian Energy Forum, 2021

New energy alternatives face resistance due to existing infrastructure and vested interests.

In simple terms: Existing power blocks new alternatives.

Key Takeaway

Build coalitions to overcome resistance.

Themes

energy transition policy competition

Mood

strategic pragmatic

Type

analysis policy

When to use this quote

  • government policy
  • community outreach
  • investment strategies

Key Concepts

infrastructure inertia stakeholder interests innovation adoption

Questions to Reflect On

  • What incentives could ease adoption?
  • How to address reliability fears?
A Different Perspective

Resistance may stem from legitimate reliability concerns.

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