Chris Holly Christopher J. Holly Christopher Holly is the Branch Head, Research and Technology Branch, Energy Policy and Research Division of the Alberta Department of Energy.
Christopher has a diverse background in public energy policy development dating back to the 1970’s. As a participant, secretary or chair, he has participated in various functions such as elected regional (municipal) representative; public, industry and Cabinet Task Forces; Royal Commissions; and Expert Panels.
Energy policy areas that he has been involved in include nuclear energy, energy efficient housing, industrial energy conservation and energy efficiency, renewables, alternative transportation fuels, power generation (coal, cogeneration, wind, hydro, solar, biomass), electricity deregulation, heavy oil, oil sands, economic and value added development, and royalty.
He graduated with a BSc (Physics) from the University of Alberta in 1983, obtained a Diploma in Public Sector Management from the University of Victoria in 1985, and completed a Masters in Public Administration from the University of Victoria in 1987.
Prior to becoming Branch Head, Research and Technology Branch, Christopher was the Issues Manager, Oil Development Division of the Alberta Department of Energy.
Christopher is also an ongoing guest lecturer on royalties and resource development for various institutions, including the Government of Alberta’s Executive Management Programs, the University of Alberta’s Centre for Applied Research in Energy and the Environment (CABREE), and the Canadian Petroleum Institute.
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