alternative energy&distributed generation thinking generations ahead outline introduction to climate change central energy & distributed background context pressures de centralize investment growth r&d requirements a vision conclusion c3 incorporated in early 2000 not for profit private public partnership multi stakeholder board core staff of 10 offices calgary and edmonton s role providing leadership encourage action develop partnerships alliances strategic intelligence identify priorities appropriate policy frameworks assist with technology market opportunities outreach increase awareness communicate accomplishments solutions alberta economy 4 5 population 3 stats can census march 2002 demand power is growing 400 mw electricity primarily from coal capacity derived 57 8 larger hydro 55 11 natural gas 1 renewables ghgs 40mt 1990 47mt 57mt 2010 costs co2 emissions by fuel type limited supplies price increases