This report will address alternative and renewable technologies. Interest in alternative and renewable technologies, such as fuel cells, solar cells, wind, biomass, small-hydro and "clean coal," as credible supplemental energy sources continue to grow in Canada. Demand reduction (or demand response) programs may also be considered an energy source. The report is expected to be released in February 2006.

2. Conventional Natural Gas Resources of British Columbia: An Assessment of Ultimate Potential

The British Columbia Ministry of Energy and Mines jointly with the NEB will be assessing the ultimate potential of conventional natural gas resources of British Columbia. The report is expected to be released in March 2006.

3. Natural Gas for Power Generation: Issues and Implications

This project would examine the fastest growing segment of the North American natural gas market with emphasis on Canada. It would provide an outlook for future demand and related issues/implications for transportation services, storage and gas prices. The report is expected to be released in June 2006.