Blake Shaffer 🇨🇦
@blakeshaffer.bsky.social
Associate professor of economics at the University of Calgary. Former energy trader.
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🚨Call for Speakers🚨
⚡5th Electricity Camp in the Rockies
🗓️May 20-22, 2026
⛰️Banff, Alberta
👪Academics, policymakers, and practitioners talking about all things electricity (and hiking!)
✉️Email abstracts to: [email protected] by Dec 15
Past programs here: nzeri.ca/electricity-camp
⚡5th Electricity Camp in the Rockies
🗓️May 20-22, 2026
⛰️Banff, Alberta
👪Academics, policymakers, and practitioners talking about all things electricity (and hiking!)
✉️Email abstracts to: [email protected] by Dec 15
Past programs here: nzeri.ca/electricity-camp
And then there were 14. #ABpoli www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
5 more UCP legislature members facing recall, bringing total to 14 | CBC News
Elections Alberta says it has approved recall petitions against five more members of Premier Danielle Smith's United Conservative Party caucus, bringing the total to 14.
www.cbc.ca
November 25, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Covid really broke some people’s brains.
Shocking (and so very sad) that the vaccine story coming out of Covid is one of hesitancy and anger rather than amazement and gratitude for what is now increasingly possible.
Shocking (and so very sad) that the vaccine story coming out of Covid is one of hesitancy and anger rather than amazement and gratitude for what is now increasingly possible.
Republicans increasingly oppose requiring healthy kids to get MMR vaccines to attend public schools
2016 19%
2019 20%
2023 42%
2025 47%
www.pewresearch.org/science/2025... 🧪
2016 19%
2019 20%
2023 42%
2025 47%
www.pewresearch.org/science/2025... 🧪
November 24, 2025 at 2:53 AM
Covid really broke some people’s brains.
Shocking (and so very sad) that the vaccine story coming out of Covid is one of hesitancy and anger rather than amazement and gratitude for what is now increasingly possible.
Shocking (and so very sad) that the vaccine story coming out of Covid is one of hesitancy and anger rather than amazement and gratitude for what is now increasingly possible.
Just came across this prescient old pic of a bus rolling past Trump Tower on 5th Ave in 2017.
November 23, 2025 at 2:52 AM
Just came across this prescient old pic of a bus rolling past Trump Tower on 5th Ave in 2017.
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Postdoc! Calgary is a large thriving city, an hour from the mountains.
🚨 Postdoctoral opportunities! 🚨
Hello #econsky! We are hiring 2 postdocs in the department of economics at UCalgary for those working in *electricity economics*
Term: 2 years
Pay: $80,000/yr + benefits + $10k research allowance
Start: July 2026
Details in next two posts 👇
Hello #econsky! We are hiring 2 postdocs in the department of economics at UCalgary for those working in *electricity economics*
Term: 2 years
Pay: $80,000/yr + benefits + $10k research allowance
Start: July 2026
Details in next two posts 👇
November 22, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Postdoc! Calgary is a large thriving city, an hour from the mountains.
🚨 Postdoctoral opportunities! 🚨
Hello #econsky! We are hiring 2 postdocs in the department of economics at UCalgary for those working in *electricity economics*
Term: 2 years
Pay: $80,000/yr + benefits + $10k research allowance
Start: July 2026
Details in next two posts 👇
Hello #econsky! We are hiring 2 postdocs in the department of economics at UCalgary for those working in *electricity economics*
Term: 2 years
Pay: $80,000/yr + benefits + $10k research allowance
Start: July 2026
Details in next two posts 👇
November 21, 2025 at 9:04 PM
🚨 Postdoctoral opportunities! 🚨
Hello #econsky! We are hiring 2 postdocs in the department of economics at UCalgary for those working in *electricity economics*
Term: 2 years
Pay: $80,000/yr + benefits + $10k research allowance
Start: July 2026
Details in next two posts 👇
Hello #econsky! We are hiring 2 postdocs in the department of economics at UCalgary for those working in *electricity economics*
Term: 2 years
Pay: $80,000/yr + benefits + $10k research allowance
Start: July 2026
Details in next two posts 👇
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🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️ Huge crowds are out tonight at McDougall Centre in Calgary to rally against anti-trans Bill 9 and the Notwithstanding Clause.
#transrightsarehumanrights #ableg #abpoli #canpoli
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#transrightsarehumanrights #ableg #abpoli #canpoli
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November 21, 2025 at 1:12 AM
🏳️⚧️🏳️⚧️ Huge crowds are out tonight at McDougall Centre in Calgary to rally against anti-trans Bill 9 and the Notwithstanding Clause.
#transrightsarehumanrights #ableg #abpoli #canpoli
transactionalberta.ca
savethecharter.ca
#transrightsarehumanrights #ableg #abpoli #canpoli
transactionalberta.ca
savethecharter.ca
Have we tried unplugging and plugging back in the world yet?
November 20, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Have we tried unplugging and plugging back in the world yet?
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The President of the United States just called for Democratic members of Congress to be executed. "HANG THEM", he posted.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
November 20, 2025 at 4:15 PM
The President of the United States just called for Democratic members of Congress to be executed. "HANG THEM", he posted.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
If you're a person of influence in this country and you haven't picked a side, maybe now would be the time to pick a fucking side.
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Legitimizing violence against political opponents, and delegitimizing the opposition more broadly, does not end well for anyone. There are only so many opportunities to push back as a society.
November 20, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Legitimizing violence against political opponents, and delegitimizing the opposition more broadly, does not end well for anyone. There are only so many opportunities to push back as a society.
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Can’t believe the whole country has to suffer through the return of Dickensian childhood diseases because the worst, most ignorant attention-demanders decided other people’s expertise makes them feel bad
November 20, 2025 at 4:19 AM
Can’t believe the whole country has to suffer through the return of Dickensian childhood diseases because the worst, most ignorant attention-demanders decided other people’s expertise makes them feel bad
Great piece by my colleague @watershedlab.bsky.social on the risk of landslide tsunamis on BC’s Northwest Coast and what it means for pipelines in the area
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New northwest pipeline risks hazard of landslide tsunamis
Major Projects Office needs to be wary in its planning for pipeline projects to tidewater
www.theglobeandmail.com
November 19, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Great piece by my colleague @watershedlab.bsky.social on the risk of landslide tsunamis on BC’s Northwest Coast and what it means for pipelines in the area
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www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/fe4f74c...
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www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/fe4f74c...
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I should add that if you'd like to channel your disgust with Alberta's anti-trans government into a front-line charity doing lifesaving work for trans folks in Alberta, click below and throw some money at Skipping Stone www.skippingstone.ca/donate
Donate — Skipping Stone
With your support, Skipping Stone leads the way in providing affirming care to trans and gender diverse youth, adults, and families.
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November 19, 2025 at 3:19 AM
I should add that if you'd like to channel your disgust with Alberta's anti-trans government into a front-line charity doing lifesaving work for trans folks in Alberta, click below and throw some money at Skipping Stone www.skippingstone.ca/donate
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NEW: Alberta's government has opted to use the notwithstanding clause to strip the Charter rights in sections 7 through 15 of transgender children, doctors, teachers, and sporting organizations as part of Bill 9.
November 18, 2025 at 10:00 PM
NEW: Alberta's government has opted to use the notwithstanding clause to strip the Charter rights in sections 7 through 15 of transgender children, doctors, teachers, and sporting organizations as part of Bill 9.
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Just want to acknowledge the Alberta government for its the impeccable timing of its bigoted, retrogressive debasement of the Canadian constitution this week
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This Transgender Awareness Week, we come together to celebrate the resilience and bravery of the transgender community in the face of relentless attacks.
My message to you is simple:
I am with you. I love you. I will never stop fighting for you.
My message to you is simple:
I am with you. I love you. I will never stop fighting for you.
November 18, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Just want to acknowledge the Alberta government for its the impeccable timing of its bigoted, retrogressive debasement of the Canadian constitution this week
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When is it going to be enough, America?
Trump suggests Khashoggi had it coming: "You're mentioning someone that was extremely controversial. A lot of people didn't like that gentleman that you're talking about. Whether you like him or didn't like him, things happen. But he knew nothing about it. You don't have to embarrass our guest."
November 18, 2025 at 8:07 PM
When is it going to be enough, America?
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They really are going with immaculate asymmetry of tariffs, which didn't raise prices when they were imposed but will cut them when they're withdrawn.
KARL: Tariffs have been removed from some food items. How soon do we expect prices on those goods will go down?
HASSETT: The prices for those goods weren't necessarily going up just because of tariffs
KARL: So they might not go down?
HASSETT: The prices for those goods weren't necessarily going up just because of tariffs
KARL: So they might not go down?
November 16, 2025 at 6:06 PM
They really are going with immaculate asymmetry of tariffs, which didn't raise prices when they were imposed but will cut them when they're withdrawn.
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This is real. A government agency calling Americans performing their democratic right of protest “imbecilic morons.” This Trump regime is a poison and never should have gotten power. A total disgrace.
November 15, 2025 at 9:55 PM
This is real. A government agency calling Americans performing their democratic right of protest “imbecilic morons.” This Trump regime is a poison and never should have gotten power. A total disgrace.
This is an Alberta retail electricity choice post.
I've been quiet for a while on the "Fixed or Floating?" question largely because it hasn't been as egregiously tilted towards one answer as it was from 2021-23 (Go Fixed!)
It's time for an update... 🧵
I've been quiet for a while on the "Fixed or Floating?" question largely because it hasn't been as egregiously tilted towards one answer as it was from 2021-23 (Go Fixed!)
It's time for an update... 🧵
kermit the frog is holding his hand to his chin and asking what to choose
ALT: kermit the frog is holding his hand to his chin and asking what to choose
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November 14, 2025 at 9:30 PM
This is an Alberta retail electricity choice post.
I've been quiet for a while on the "Fixed or Floating?" question largely because it hasn't been as egregiously tilted towards one answer as it was from 2021-23 (Go Fixed!)
It's time for an update... 🧵
I've been quiet for a while on the "Fixed or Floating?" question largely because it hasn't been as egregiously tilted towards one answer as it was from 2021-23 (Go Fixed!)
It's time for an update... 🧵
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🚨Call for Speakers🚨
⚡5th Electricity Camp in the Rockies
🗓️May 20-22, 2026
⛰️Banff, Alberta
👪Academics, policymakers, and practitioners talking about all things electricity (and hiking!)
✉️Email abstracts to: [email protected] by Dec 15
Past programs here: nzeri.ca/electricity-camp
⚡5th Electricity Camp in the Rockies
🗓️May 20-22, 2026
⛰️Banff, Alberta
👪Academics, policymakers, and practitioners talking about all things electricity (and hiking!)
✉️Email abstracts to: [email protected] by Dec 15
Past programs here: nzeri.ca/electricity-camp
Electricity Camp — Net Zero Electricity Research Initiative
nzeri.ca
November 12, 2025 at 6:45 PM
🚨Call for Speakers🚨
⚡5th Electricity Camp in the Rockies
🗓️May 20-22, 2026
⛰️Banff, Alberta
👪Academics, policymakers, and practitioners talking about all things electricity (and hiking!)
✉️Email abstracts to: [email protected] by Dec 15
Past programs here: nzeri.ca/electricity-camp
⚡5th Electricity Camp in the Rockies
🗓️May 20-22, 2026
⛰️Banff, Alberta
👪Academics, policymakers, and practitioners talking about all things electricity (and hiking!)
✉️Email abstracts to: [email protected] by Dec 15
Past programs here: nzeri.ca/electricity-camp
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Language around Canadians not traveling to the U.S. is telling. American media still seems amused at our reaction to "the rhetoric that many Canadians feel is condescending." Your criminal president threatened our very existence -- it goes way beyond hurt feelings.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/13/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/13/u...
Canadian Travel to the U.S. Declines for 10th Straight Month
www.nytimes.com
November 14, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Language around Canadians not traveling to the U.S. is telling. American media still seems amused at our reaction to "the rhetoric that many Canadians feel is condescending." Your criminal president threatened our very existence -- it goes way beyond hurt feelings.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/13/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/13/u...
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If you have to get permission to teach in your area of expertise from people who are definitionally not qualified to adjudicate your expertise then you are no longer working at a university.
You’re working at a state propaganda factory.
You’re working at a state propaganda factory.
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Texas A&M adopts policy requiring professors to get OK from school president to discuss certain race and gender issues.
November 13, 2025 at 11:48 PM
If you have to get permission to teach in your area of expertise from people who are definitionally not qualified to adjudicate your expertise then you are no longer working at a university.
You’re working at a state propaganda factory.
You’re working at a state propaganda factory.
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A year ago, the world was moving quickly into the Age of Electricity. It’s clear today that age has already arrived.
Electricity is the key energy source for sectors accounting over 40% of the global economy & the main energy source for most households 👉 iea.li/4oyh2UX
Electricity is the key energy source for sectors accounting over 40% of the global economy & the main energy source for most households 👉 iea.li/4oyh2UX
November 13, 2025 at 5:05 PM
A year ago, the world was moving quickly into the Age of Electricity. It’s clear today that age has already arrived.
Electricity is the key energy source for sectors accounting over 40% of the global economy & the main energy source for most households 👉 iea.li/4oyh2UX
Electricity is the key energy source for sectors accounting over 40% of the global economy & the main energy source for most households 👉 iea.li/4oyh2UX
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Canada Infrastructure Bank confirms our report that they are loaning money towards the North Coast Transmission Line.
Carney's press conference on major projects is in about half an hour
Carney's press conference on major projects is in about half an hour
CIB loans $139.5 million to BC Hydro for North Coast Transmission Line early works | Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB)
Foundational step towards moving transformational energy project forward
cib-bic.ca
November 13, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Canada Infrastructure Bank confirms our report that they are loaning money towards the North Coast Transmission Line.
Carney's press conference on major projects is in about half an hour
Carney's press conference on major projects is in about half an hour
personally, i really enjoyed visiting provinces this summer i've never been to before (e.g. Newfoundland and Labrador). and mexico is pretty darn nice in the winter :) 🇨🇦
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/13/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/13/u...
a woman is standing in front of a red maple leaf with the letter x on her belt
ALT: a woman is standing in front of a red maple leaf with the letter x on her belt
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November 13, 2025 at 3:55 PM
personally, i really enjoyed visiting provinces this summer i've never been to before (e.g. Newfoundland and Labrador). and mexico is pretty darn nice in the winter :) 🇨🇦
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/13/u...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/13/u...
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Good thread from Dave about the new IEA "Current Policies Scenario" making a lot of the headlines.
Here is a very quick mock-up I made of what this scenario assumes for solar PV additions through to 2035, with historical context.
I'll let you decide whether this seems likely.
Here is a very quick mock-up I made of what this scenario assumes for solar PV additions through to 2035, with historical context.
I'll let you decide whether this seems likely.
November 12, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Good thread from Dave about the new IEA "Current Policies Scenario" making a lot of the headlines.
Here is a very quick mock-up I made of what this scenario assumes for solar PV additions through to 2035, with historical context.
I'll let you decide whether this seems likely.
Here is a very quick mock-up I made of what this scenario assumes for solar PV additions through to 2035, with historical context.
I'll let you decide whether this seems likely.