This essay was co-written by Justin Rangooni, president and CEO of Energy Storage Canada, and Merran Smith, president of New Economy Canada. It was originally published by The Hill Times, October 9, 2025.

Energy storage already ticks every box for national interest: job creation, economic security, emissions reductions, and grid resilience. But so far, it has been left off the priority list. That needs to change.

Canada’s first wave of nation-building projects will give our economy a meaningful boost. But if we want to maximize jobs, investment, and productivity over the long term, we need integrated strategies, not just one-off projects. A national electrification strategy backed by energy storage fits that bill.

Read the full essay at The Hill Times.