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The Sustainability Agenda

CIBC
Electrification
Energy Transition
Sustainability
Electricity Grid
Electric Vehicles
Carbon Markets
Canada
Climate Change
Carbon Dioxide Removal
Artificial Intelligence
Decarbonization
Renewable Energy
Data Centers
Carbon Pricing
Hydrogen
Clean Energy
Carbon Credits
Nuclear Energy
Inflation Reduction Act
CIBC

Welcome to The Sustainability Agenda by CIBC Capital Markets. A podcast series focusing on the evolving complexities of the sustainability landscape. With a view on addressing current issues in a concise format to help you navigate and take action.

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Semih Oztreves of Zenobē Energy Limited joins Tom Heintzman, Vice Chair, Energy & Climate Finance, to explore the pivotal role of battery energy storage systems in enhancing grid resilience, the challenges and opportunities facing developers, and the... more

Tyler Farrell of RMI joins Tom Heintzman, Vice Chair, Energy & Climate Finance, to discuss how U.S. grid operators are managing large load interconnection requests, including allocating the costs for large interconnections, how this phenomenon is sha... more

Daniel Sax of Canadian Strategic Missions Corporation joins Tom Heintzman, Vice Chair, Energy & Climate Finance, to discuss why a Canadian space and defence company is developing micro nuclear reactors for remote and mission-critical applications, an... more

Michael Bernstein of Clean Prosperity joins Tom Heintzman, Vice Chair, Energy & Climate Finance, to discuss key provisions of the Canada-Alberta Memorandum of Understanding on industrial carbon pricing. They explore the agreement’s strengths, weaknes... more

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Tyler Farrell
Manager in RMI's carbon-free electricity program
RMI (Rocky Mountain Institute)
Episode: Big loads, bigger upgrade bills. The cost of transmission expansion.
Daniel Sax
Founder and CEO of Canadian Strategic Missions Corporation
Canadian Strategic Missions Corporation
Episode: Micro nuclear reactors: Building resilient power for Canada’s arctic development and lunar ambitions
Michael Bernstein
CEO of Clean Prosperity; advisor to elected leaders; co-founder of Carbon Removal Canada
Clean Prosperity; Carbon Removal Canada
Episode: Carbon pricing in focus: Does the Canada-Alberta deal make the grade?
Ray Long
CEO of ACOR (American Council on Renewable Energy)
ACORE
Episode: Key takeaways from the 3rd annual CIBC Electrification Summit
Megan Schultz
CFO of Invenergy
Invenergy
Episode: Key takeaways from the 3rd annual CIBC Electrification Summit
Denise Tate
CIO of Arrivon Energy
Arrivon Energy
Episode: Key takeaways from the 3rd annual CIBC Electrification Summit
David Eva
CEO of Capstone Infrastructure
Capstone Infrastructure
Episode: Key takeaways from the 3rd annual CIBC Electrification Summit
Greg Rickford
Ontario Minister of Indigenous Affairs and First Nations Economic Reconciliation; Minister responsible for Ring of Fire Economic and Community Partnerships
Ontario Government
Episode: Key takeaways from the 3rd annual CIBC Electrification Summit
Ted Laking
Honorable Minister from Ontario (Minister of Energy)
Ontario Government
Episode: Key takeaways from the 3rd annual CIBC Electrification Summit

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Tom Heintzman
Host of The Sustainability Agenda

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 13 ratings
  • Very Interesting

    I listened to all episodes and highly recommend! This topic is definitely an emerging sector that should be talked about a lot more. I’m constantly waiting for new episodes

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    chris ludgate
    Canada5 years ago

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#180
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Apple Podcasts
#46
South Africa/Business/Investing
Apple Podcasts
#157
South Africa/Business
Apple Podcasts
#217
Brazil/Business/Investing

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Carbon pricing in focus: Does the Canada-Alberta deal make the grade?
Q: How does the pricing actually work for oil versus other sectors under this deal?
Oil and gas can combine the carbon price savings (the floor and the rising trajectory) with revenue from selling credits into the Clean Fuel Regulation, creating additional incentives for decarbonization that can make carbon capture economically viable in the near term.
Carbon pricing in focus: Does the Canada-Alberta deal make the grade?
Q: Big picture, what changes does the implementation agreement introduce?
The agreement makes the carbon pricing system more durable by lowering and slowing the headline price increase, sets a gradual trajectory for credits to rise, introduces a price floor for credits, and adds a government-backed insurance mechanism (CCFDs) to keep credit values from collapsing, thereby improving investor confidence.
What’s next for electrification policy in Canada?
Q: What are the potential actions the federal government could take to support faster electrification while keeping rates manageable?
He emphasizes using financial levers beyond just tax credits—such as innovative financing and backstops to keep rate increases closer to inflation, while also streamlining rules and reducing duplicative processes to unlock investment.
What’s next for electrification policy in Canada?
Q: What progress on ITCs and permitting do you want to highlight, and what momentum are you hoping to see in the next year?
He notes formal adoption of ITCs, ongoing work to finalize implementation rules, and a shift toward faster, more coordinated permitting with approximations of regulatory alignment across provinces.
What’s next for electrification policy in Canada?
Q: Can you catch us up on what Canada has been doing to accelerate electrification over the last two years? How has Canada's progress compared with other countries worldwide as well?
Philippe explains that ITCs have been adopted and are being implemented, but rules are not fully settled yet; permitting processes are being targeted for acceleration; interprovincial transmission and equivalency agreements are gaining traction as part of a broader push to remove provincial silos and enable faster project delivery.

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What is The Sustainability Agenda about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The program concentrates on the intersection of energy transition, policy, and finance, with episodes often unpacking carbon pricing, electrification strategies, and carbon management finance. Guests range from government ministers and policy experts to utilities, developers, and financial institutions, offering practical insights on implementation, market design, and investment implications. Noteworthy aspects include a data-driven, policy-forward approach tied to real-world projects (nuclear refurbishments, carbon removal, and CCS deployments) and collaboration across public and private sectors to accelerate decarbonization. Potential listeners include finance professionals, policy researchers, and corporate sustainability leaders seeking... more

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