Herremans, IreneUbani, Chijindu2023-11-012023-11-012023-11-16Ubani, C. (2023). Factors Influencing Energy Transition in a Local Community – A Case Study of Hinton Alberta (Unpublished master's project). University of Calgary, Calgary, AB.https://hdl.handle.net/1880/117526https://doi.org/10.11575/PRISM/42369Canada has experienced an increase in the frequency of extreme weather events in recent times. Energy transition offers a potential solution to mitigating these climatic effects. However, several factors influence energy transition in a community. This research sought to investigate factors influencing energy transition in a local community by conducting a case study of Hinton, Alberta. The research also sought to compare community sentiments observed in this study to the communication and transition policy recommendations of the Alberta Narrative Project (ANP). This study found that economic, governmental, social, and overlapping factors, both negatively and positively, influenced energy transition in the community, while environmental factors drive energy transition. Additionally, study sentiments were similar to the ANP’s communication and transition policy recommendations. This study’s findings can be applied in developing and implementing energy transition policies and developments that are more applicable and suitable for communities in Alberta.enUniversity of Calgary graduate students retain copyright ownership and moral rights for their thesis. You may use this material in any way that is permitted by the Copyright Act or through licensing that has been assigned to the document. For uses that are not allowable under copyright legislation or licensing, you are required to seek permission.report