Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 4 days ago
The way we generate and use energy is changing—and understanding those changes is key to building a future that supports our society, economy, and environment.
In this documentary short, we explore how Future Energy Systems is helping Canadians navigate the transition to a low-net-carbon energy economy. Through multidisciplinary research and free, accessible public education, FES is developing the energy technologies of the near future while helping people of all ages understand how energy systems shape our daily lives—and how they can be part of what comes next.
Since the program began, FES has engaged more than 100,000 people and supported over 160 research projects, connecting cutting-edge university research with communities and inspiring the next generation of energy leaders.
Subscribe for more stories of environmental leadership in Alberta.
This video was created as a part of season seven of the Emerald Documentary Series, which features the remarkable efforts of environmental leaders across Alberta. The series was produced by the Alberta Emerald Foundation in partnership with The Distillery Film Company.
The way we generate and use energy is changing—and understanding those changes is key to building a future that supports our society, economy, and environment.
In this documentary short, we explore how Future Energy Systems is helping Canadians navigate the transition to a low-net-carbon energy economy. Through multidisciplinary research and free, accessible public education, FES is developing the energy technologies of the near future while helping people of all ages understand how energy systems shape our daily lives—and how they can be part of what comes next.
Since the program began, FES has engaged more than 100,000 people and supported over 160 research projects, connecting cutting-edge university research with communities and inspiring the next generation of energy leaders.
Subscribe for more stories of environmental leadership in Alberta.
This video was created as a part of season seven of the Emerald Documentary Series, which features the remarkable efforts of environmental leaders across Alberta. The series was produced by the Alberta Emerald Foundation in partnership with The Distillery Film Company.
