If you’ve ever turned on the heat on a frigid Vancouver night or relied on a provincial budget supported by resource royalties, you already owe a quiet thank you to Northeast BC. On Tuesday, June 10th 2025, we finally tell that full story.
I’m Rawie Elnur, lead author of ‘Shaping the Peace: Balancing Energy, Environment & Reconciliation in Northeast BC’, the first instalment in Resource Works’ new Shared Prosperity series. After months of data dives, visiting communities along the Alaska Hwy, and more coffee than a rig camp at 3 am, I can say this confidently: NEBC is only 1% of BC’s population, yet it powers a third of our grid and virtually all of our natural gas exports.
Numbers alone don’t move people, but stories do. That’s where communications ace Julie Rogers comes in. Julie sought to capture the views of real people, from Dawson Creek grain farms to Prophet River Nation kitchens:
At 12 pm PT on Tuesday, June 10th I’ll sit down with Margareta Dovgal (Managing Director of Resource Works), Simone Chipesia (CEO of Asiskiy), and Ines Piccinino (regulatory affairs expert) to unpack the findings, challenge each other, and take your questions.
Because whether you’re legislating in Victoria, investing from Calgary, or teaching a Grade 5 class about electricity, the choices made in Fort St. John and Fort Nelson ripple to your doorstep.
It’s time British Columbians talked about NEBC as more than a headline whenever prices spike or a permit stalls.
You should read the stories and think about the path forward, but first, start by signing up for the webinar. I’ll see you on June 10th.
Article by Rawie Elnur · Research Manager · Resource Works Society
Rawie holds a Master of Science (MSc) in Forestry from the University of British Columbia, supported by the Canada Graduate Scholarship (CGS-M), as well as a BA in Political Science and Economics.
At Resource Works, he translates complex carbon policies, regulatory hurdles, and shifting energy markets into clear insights that guide decision-makers and the public through meaningful discussions on Indigenous reconciliation and the energy trilemma of security, affordability, and sustainability. His goal is simple: keep the conversation honest, data-driven, and focused on workable solutions.
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