Rob Miller
About Rob Miller
Rob Miller is a retired systems engineer, formerly with General Dynamics Canada, who now volunteers with the Calgary Climate Hub and writes on behalf of Eco-Elders for Climate Action, but any opinions expressed in his work are his own.
Supporting a transformation to a clean and climate-resilient economy
This isn’t the time to believe Alberta has little to offer the world beyond oil and gas. Nothing could be further from the truth.
Celebrate Earth Week by connecting with nature
There are certainly many active ways to give back to nature during Earth Week and beyond. But my recommendation is to take it slow and try to connect with nature.
Orphan solar in Alberta — risk or red herring?
Alberta's renewable industry, which pays its taxes and appears to have a working relationship with its community partners, may be the target of a wilful disinformation campaign led by Premier Danielle Smith.
Renewable energy boom faces political headwinds in Alberta
The renewable energy industry is booming in the province and this is a clear indicator that the market is signalling abundant future demand for clean electricity.
Thermal energy storage makes it easy to be green
The reduction of GHG emissions achieved when switching from a natural gas water heater to a thermal storage system over a 20-year period is equivalent to the emissions generated driving a Honda Accord over 300,000 kilometres.
In defence of electric vehicles
Transport is one of the highest-emitting sectors in Canada, just behind electricity and heat. Electric vehicles are a solution gaining global adoption and will eventually become less expensive to purchase.
Solar powering your home is a commitment to the future
The world is pivoting to renewables at an exponential rate. Fortunately, a booming solar industry will replace some of those lost jobs.
Mountain roads — great for recreation, a disaster for watersheds
Coal mining may be on hold in Alberta, but clear-cut logging will increase in a region where the downstream agriculture industry can ill afford to damage its watershed.
ChatGPT at a loss for words when it comes to Big Oil
Artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot ChatGPT wasn't much help in my research into carbon capture and storage.
Gas stoves are the latest battleground in the energy transition
It remains to be seen if people will turn their backs on natural gas stoves. Induction and traditional electric models are better for the environment — inside and outside the home.