Energy Transition - An Overview

At the DCP we believe that the combined impacts of peak oil and climate change will drive a global transition away from cheap oil and gas over the coming decades, and that we are, today, in the first stages of that massive and unprecedented transition.  

 

Out of this belief, stems our desire to contribute professionally to the global dialogue around peak oil and climate change and to help municipalities (starting with those in the Greater Vancouver Region) develop energy transition strategies; strategies that will  reinforce the best aspects of our society while creating a healthy and just future.

As urban planners and designers, we have become increasingly aware of our complete reliance on fossil fuels for heating, manufacturing, transportation, and food production - and the extent to which this dependence is built in to the very fabric of our neighbourhoods, cities, and regions. 

Similarly, we understand that there are numerous uncertainties surrounding the implications of both peak oil and climate change, and that these implications will be weighed (by decision makers) against other risks -  including natural disasters, disease pandemics, and  terrorism - and against other benchmarks such as economic growth and market share.