A proposal to create a pan-Canadian energy information organization (CEIO)

Prepared at the request of the Alberta Department of Energy, this paper proposes the creation of the Canadian Energy Information Organization (CEIO), an independent, objective energy information agency similar, but not identical, to the Energy Information Administration in the United States and the International Energy Agency serving OECD member countries. [...] At a fundamental level, understanding flows of energy and energy products will enhance the effectiveness of regulation throughout the continent, improve the understanding of the markets for these products and ultimately create more stable and dependable revenue estimates for public agencies tasked with optimizing the use of existing resource stock. [...] Its purpose would be the collation and interpretation of this data, and the publication of routine, periodic and special analysis reports specific to the Canadian energy industry. [...] The reports and tools available from the agency would serve to inform and enhance the role of consumers in understanding not only their own energy use patterns, but also the value and contribution of the industry that plays such a vital role within Canada. [...] There are three key roles in the category of information and education: 1. Aggregate, validate and make available energy information to all stakeholders; 2. Develop educational tools to enhance energy literacy amongst stakeholders; and 3. Routinize and publish accurate and up to date comprehensive analytical, tabular and forecast information In addition, the agency would maintain and update the pr