Blake Shaffer
Biographic Data
| ID | 6471867 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Blake Shaffer |
| GIVEN NAMES | Blake |
| FAMILY NAME | Shaffer |
| SIGNATURE | SHAFFER B |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Calgary |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-6685-8075 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 4 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 4 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 4 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2004 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Electricity market design with increasing renewable generation
The electricity sector is going through a period of rapid transition with increasing decarbonization through the growth of renewable energy. In this paper, we consider the case of Alberta which has observed considerable growth in wind and solar generation. We summarize the attributes of Alberta’s simplified electricity market design and examine its challenges with increasing renewable output. We explore lessons from integrated market designs that…
Attitudes, behaviours and barriers to public health measures for Covid-19
These results suggest informational frames and themes focusing on individual risks, highlighting concern for COVID-19 and targeting improving trust for health authorities may be most effective in increasing public health measures. With the ultimate goal of preventing spread of COVID-19, understanding persons' attitudes towards both public health measures and a COVID-19 vaccine remains critical to addressing barriers and implementing targeted inte…
Canadian Electricity Markets during the Covid-19 Pandemic
This article examines the effect of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on electricity markets across select Canadian provinces, using available data. Using high-frequency electricity data, we find electricity demand declined by roughly 10 percent in Ontario and by about 5 percent in Alberta, British Columbia, and New Brunswick. On the supply side, in Alberta we find reductions from some natural gas plants and an increase in net gene…
Preliminary Results of the London Congestion Charging Scheme
On February 17, 2003, the London Congestion Charging Scheme came into effect. Preliminary results show a significant response to the £5 (U.S. $8) charge. Congestion over the first year decreased by 30%. Overall traffic levels within the charging zone fell by 16%. Speeds for car travel increased by more than 20%, and bus travel became more reliable. Elasticities of demand for trips by car with respect to generalized costs are estimated to be betwe…
Preliminary Results of the London Congestion Charging Scheme
On February 17, 2003, the London Congestion Charging Scheme came into effect. Preliminary results show a significant response to the £5 (U.S. $8) charge. Congestion over the first year decreased by 30%. Overall traffic levels within the charging zone fell by 16%. Speeds for car travel increased by more than 20%, and bus travel became more reliable. Elasticities of demand for trips by car with respect to generalized costs are estimated to be betwe…
Canadian Electricity Markets during the Covid-19 Pandemic
This article examines the effect of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on electricity markets across select Canadian provinces, using available data. Using high-frequency electricity data, we find electricity demand declined by roughly 10 percent in Ontario and by about 5 percent in Alberta, British Columbia, and New Brunswick. On the supply side, in Alberta we find reductions from some natural gas plants and an increase in net gene…
Preliminary Results of the London Congestion Charging Scheme
On February 17, 2003, the London Congestion Charging Scheme came into effect. Preliminary results show a significant response to the £5 (U.S. $8) charge. Congestion over the first year decreased by 30%. Overall traffic levels within the charging zone fell by 16%. Speeds for car travel increased by more than 20%, and bus travel became more reliable. Elasticities of demand for trips by car with respect to generalized costs are estimated to be betwe…
Canadian Electricity Markets during the Covid-19 Pandemic
This article examines the effect of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on electricity markets across select Canadian provinces, using available data. Using high-frequency electricity data, we find electricity demand declined by roughly 10 percent in Ontario and by about 5 percent in Alberta, British Columbia, and New Brunswick. On the supply side, in Alberta we find reductions from some natural gas plants and an increase in net gene…
Attitudes, behaviours and barriers to public health measures for Covid-19
These results suggest informational frames and themes focusing on individual risks, highlighting concern for COVID-19 and targeting improving trust for health authorities may be most effective in increasing public health measures. With the ultimate goal of preventing spread of COVID-19, understanding persons' attitudes towards both public health measures and a COVID-19 vaccine remains critical to addressing barriers and implementing targeted inte…
Electricity market design with increasing renewable generation
The electricity sector is going through a period of rapid transition with increasing decarbonization through the growth of renewable energy. In this paper, we consider the case of Alberta which has observed considerable growth in wind and solar generation. We summarize the attributes of Alberta’s simplified electricity market design and examine its challenges with increasing renewable output. We explore lessons from integrated market designs that…
Business (3 works) · Economics (3 works) · Engineering (3 works) · Agricultural economics (2 works) · Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19 (2 works) · Electricity (2 works) · Electricity generation (2 works) · Electricity market (2 works) · Electricity retailing (2 works) · Natural resource economics (2 works)