Paul Kariya, Clean Energy BC

With discussion of BC Hydro's Zone C dam, the need for this province to avoid importing power, our relatively strong advantage in terms of cost of energy, green biz and the opportunities to take advantage of the many independent power producers in BC, Dr. Paul Kariya gave an informative presentation at the Ladner Rotary Club on September 21, 2010, "Clean Energy Development in BC - Why it Makes So Much Sense."

Dr. Kariya, who is Executive Director of Clean Energy BC (formerly the Independent Power Producers Association of BC), spoke about BC's tremendous opportunity to develop clean energy resources which can help us reduce our greenhouse gas emissions and also fuel our economy with investment, jobs and revenues.  Along with opportunities however there are challenges.  Dr. Kariya talked about the wide range of technologies, such as geothermal, wind, small hydro, bio-mass and other fuels, state of development of the energy industry, potential for growth and concerns for First Nation and environmental stewardship issues.

Dr. Paul Kariya is Executive Director of Clean Energy BC (formerly the Independent Power Producers Association of BC). Prior to his current position with Clean Energy BC, Dr. Kariya was Executive Director of the Pacific Salmon Foundation. Prior to that he was CEO of the provincial crown corporation, Fisheries Renewal BC and Executive Director of the BC Treaty Commission, which was established by Canada, BC and First Nations. For the past five years he served as a Commissioner representing Canada on the Pacific Salmon Commission and over time has served on a number of boards and commissions. He holds a BA (Hon) from UBC and a MA and PhD from Clark University in Massachusetts and is currently an adjunct faculty member at both Simon Fraser University and Trinity Western University.