ABOUT THIS ISSUE
Extreme weather is affecting our everyday lives. Learn how the energy and resources industry is coping and adapting with the impacts of climate change.
THE EXTREME WEATHER ISSUE
Table of Contents
PREVENTING BLACKOUTS
Could microgrids have kept the lights on in Texas?
Microgrids are becoming increasingly popular in achieving energy security because they can keep the lights on during grid outages. So, how can we design and implement microgrids to benefit communities in Texas and elsewhere around the world?
Executive Editor: Nicole Lang
Editors: Dane Labonte, Tyler McCalpin,
Jenny Wilhelm, and Taylor Woods
Layout and Design: Rita Zapata
Special Thanks: Kristen Broyles, Becca Dalke, and Travis Park
Stantec Energy & Resources Advisor (ERA) tackles the most pressing issues facing the energy and resources market. From design and distribution to research and implementation, Stantec ERA draws on expertise across multiple disciplines to provide perspective on our evolving industry.
Thoughts, trends, and innovation from Stantec Energy & Resources experts
Microgrids can provide resiliency during extreme weather events
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How are countries mitigating the effects of climate change?
ASKING THE EXPERTS
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Can technology protect us from extreme weather?
LEVERAGING TECHNOLOGY
4
How can we manage both droughts and floods?
SAVING WATER
5
How is the UK sustainably providing energy security?
SECURING ENERGY
6
Florida faces the threat of tremendous storms each year from June through November. Utilities are implementing storm hardening programs, performing site-specific analyses, and creating action plans to help the power industry get in front of the storm.
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Extreme weather impacts all of us. We talked to Climate Solutions Leaders around the world to see how different countries are adapting to extreme weather.
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Hurricanes in the south, flooding in the east, wildfires in the west, and winter storms in the north—we are facing an onslaught of extreme weather that changes from region to region. The good news? We have the tools and technology to help protect us against these climate risks.
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Intense rain, flooding and prolonged droughts are becoming more of a “norm” across the United States. Everyone has a part to play when it comes to managing a healthy watershed, especially in a changing climate.
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The UK is working to secure its energy supply by focusing on nuclear new build, increased renewables targets, removing its reliance on foreign gas supplies, and developing a new governmental body to oversee energy resilience.
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From record high temperatures to unexpected snow, hurricanes to droughts, extreme weather is wreaking havoc on our energy and resources infrastructure. This issue showcases how the industry is working to keep the power on and our resources intact.
How can Florida utilities get in front of the next big storm?
PREPPING FOR THE STORM
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DISTRIBUTED ENERGY RESOURCES
How can utilities prepare for the next big storm?
Climate Action Planning
How countries around the world are adapting to extreme weather
CLIMATE ACTION PLANNING
How can technology protect us from extreme weather events?
TECHNOLOGY AND DIGITALIZATION
Managing water in a time of climate change
RESILIENCE
Supply and demand: Energy security in the UK
SUSTAINABILITY
Microgrids can provide resiliency during extreme weather events
Florida faces the threat of tremendous storms each year from June through November. Utilities are implementing storm hardening programs, performing site-specific analyses, and creating action plans to help the power industry get in front of the storm.
Read More
How can utilities prepare for the next big storm?
CLIMATE ACTION PLANNING
Extreme weather impacts all of us. We talked to Climate Solutions Leaders around the world to see how different countries are adapting to extreme weather.
Read More
How countries around the world are adapting to extreme weather
CLIMATE ACTION PLANNING
Hurricanes in the south, flooding in the east, wildfires in the west, and winter storms in the north—we are facing an onslaught of extreme weather that changes from region to region. The good news? We have the tools and technology to help protect us against these climate risks.
Read More
How can technology protect us from extreme weather events?
TECHNOLOGY AND DIGITALIZATION
Intense rain, flooding and prolonged droughts are becoming more of a “norm” across the United States. Everyone has a part to play when it comes to managing a healthy watershed, especially in a changing climate.
Read More
Managing water in a time of climate change
RESILIENCE
The UK is working to secure its energy supply by focusing on nuclear new build, increased renewables targets, removing its reliance on foreign gas supplies, and developing a new governmental body to oversee energy resilience.
Read More
Supply and demand: Energy security in the UK
SUSTAINABILITY
Read More
Could a microgrid have kept the power on in Texas?
PREVENTING BLACKOUTS
1
How are communities preparing for the next storm?
PREPPING FOR THE STORM
2
ASKING THE EXPERTS
3
PREVENTING BLACKOUTS
Florida faces the threat of tremendous storms each year from June through November. Utilities are implementing storm hardening programs, performing site-specific analyses, and creating action plans to help the power industry get in front of the storm.
Read More
How can utilities prepare for the next big storm?
CLIMATE ACTION PLANNING
PREPPING FOR THE STORM
Extreme weather impacts all of us. We talked to Climate Solutions Leaders around the world to see how different countries are adapting to extreme weather.
Read More
How countries around the world are adapting to extreme weather
CLIMATE ACTION PLANNING
ASK THE EXPERTS
Hurricanes in the south, flooding in the east, wildfires in the west, and winter storms in the north—we are facing an onslaught of extreme weather that changes from region to region. The good news? We have the tools and technology to help protect us against these climate risks.
Read More
How can technology protect us from extreme weather events?
TECHNOLOGY AND DIGITALIZATION
LEVERAGING TECHNOLOGY
Intense rain, flooding and prolonged droughts are becoming more of a “norm” across the United States. Everyone has a part to play when it comes to managing a healthy watershed, especially in a changing climate.
Read More
Managing water in a time of climate change
RESILIENCE
SAVING WATER
The UK is working to secure its energy supply by focusing on nuclear new build, increased renewables targets, removing its reliance on foreign gas supplies, and developing a new governmental body to oversee energy resilience.
Read More
Supply and demand: Energy security in the UK
SUSTAINABILITY
GRID STABILITY
PREVENTING BLACKOUTS
1
PREPPING FOR THE STORM
2
SECURING ENERGY
6
LEVERAGING TECHNOLOGY
4
SAVING WATER
5
PREVENTING BLACKOUTS
PREPPING FOR THE STORM
ASK THE EXPERTS
LEVERAGING TECHNOLOGY
SAVING WATER
SECURING ENERGY