12-Month Lobbying Summary - Organization
Canadian Geothermal Energy Association (CanGEA) / London Hillyer, Policy Associate
Registration Summary
Currently active
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Last Updated:
2023-10-31
Who is lobbying?
Canadian Geothermal Energy Association (CanGEA) (Address & business activities)
London Hillyer,
Policy Associate
Government Funding
Did Canadian Geothermal Energy Association (CanGEA) request or receive government funding within the last 12 months? Yes
Coalition Members Information
- Canadian Geothermal Energy Association (CanGEA) is not a coalition member.
Direct Interests of the Lobbying Activity
Affiliates
Canadian Geothermal Energy Association (CanGEA) does not have any affiliates that could have a direct interest in the outcome of the lobbying activities
Other Affiliates
The activities of Canadian Geothermal Energy Association (CanGEA) are not controlled or directed by another person or organization with a direct interest in the outcome of this undertaking
Contributors with a Direct Interest in the Outcome
No person or organization contributed over $1000CDN, within the preceding 12 months, toward the lobbying activity on behalf of Canadian Geothermal Energy Association (CanGEA):
What is being lobbied?
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| Will any of the lobbyists listed within this registration arrange a meeting between a public office holder and any other individual for the purpose of attempting to influence any of the matters listed below: | Yes | |||||||||||||||
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Subject matter details in previous versions
Specific Topics of Lobbying Communications Intended Outcomes Associated Subject Matters B.C. is proposing an emissions cap for the oil and gas industry, which of course may result in increased opportunities for geothermal. In our consultation submission on the proposed cap on oil and gas emissions, CanGEA has called for: - Increased visibility of geothermal heat and electricity so that industry is fully aware of the resources and technologies available to them to meet our environmental and economic goals. - Targeted funding for geothermal energy in Clean BC programs to further BC’s baseload renewable energy. - Prioritization of the development of baseload renewable energy ahead of CCUS. - Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
- Energy,
- Environment
This was a simple consultation submission/feedback on the BC Output Based Pricing System submitted to: GHGRegulator@gov.bc.ca Our comments highlighted the need for targeted fiscal support for geothermal development in the Clean BC programs to accommodate potential geothermal offset projects. Additionally, that industrial consortiums be allowed to opt-in to the program and access CleanBC Industry funding to enable geothermal energy to play a key role via District Heating Systems to bolster BC’s sustainable development and emissions reduction efforts. And thirdly, that geothermal heat be included as a solution in BC’s energy and climate goals, in addition to electrifying everything with hydropower. - Awarding, amendment or termination of any contract, grant or financial benefit by or on behalf of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
- Development or enactment of any regulation, including the enactment of a regulation for the purposes of amending or repealing a regulation
- Development, establishment, amendment or termination of any program, policy, directive or guideline of the government of British Columbia or a Provincial entity
- Energy,
- Environment
Gifts or benefits provided by the organization
| Name | Gift or Benefit Description | Circumstance | Date Promised | Value Promised | Date Given | Value Given |
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Who is being lobbied?
Ministries/Provincial Entities
- British Columbia Energy Regulator
- British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority
- Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation
- Environment and Climate Change Strategy
- Finance
- Parliamentary Secretary for Environment
- Parliamentary Secretary for Sustainable Economy
Who are the lobbyists?
Lobbying Activity Reports
What lobbying activities have taken place in the last 12 months?
| Date | Arranging a Meeting | Lobbyists | Senior Public Office Holder, Position Title | Ministry/Provincial Entity | Subject Matters |
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| 2023-10-31 | No | London Hillyer |
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| 2023-10-23 | No | London Hillyer |
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| 2023-09-18 | No | London Hillyer |
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