Keith Hirsche, Founder/President RenuWell Energy Solutions Inc
Keith is a fourth-generation Albertan and second-generation in the oil and gas industry. In 1977, he began a geoscience research career that focused on improving recovery from oil and gas fields in Alberta and internationally. Keith’s work experience includes research support for in-situ oilsands projects, software development and Canada’s first CO2 sequestration/EOR project. In 2003, while visiting extended family in Denmark, he was introduced to renewable energy technology. Shortly afterwards, Keith founded Elemental Energy Inc to explore how conventional and renewable energy systems can be combined for a more sustainable future.
Since early 2016, Keith has worked with key stakeholders to realize the potential of using abandoned oil and gas sites as a foundation for solar energy development. This RenuWell Project has slowly developed and matured through ongoing discussions with the oil and gas industry, renewable energy developers, landowners and Alberta’s regulatory agencies.
During the early stages of the RenuWell Project, Keith learned about Iron and Earth and recognized the vital role the organization plays in preparing oil and gas workers to be part of the ongoing energy transition. Iron and Earth has been a key part of the RenuWell Project since its inception.
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Iron & Earth was founded within Treaty 6 Territory and within the Métis homelands and Métis Nation of Alberta Region 4. We acknowledge this land as the traditional territories of many First Nations, including the Nehiyaw (Cree), Denesuliné (Dene), Nakota Sioux (Stoney), Anishinaabe (Saulteaux), and Niitsitapi (Blackfoot).
Iron & Earth acknowledges that our work takes place on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of Indigenous Peoples across Canada. We recognize the ongoing impacts of colonialism and the deep connection that Indigenous communities have with the land, water, and environment. Our commitment to a Just Transition is informed by Indigenous land stewardship principles. We are dedicated to fostering partnerships with Indigenous communities, respecting their sovereignty, and learning from their knowledge and traditions. We strive to ensure that our initiatives are inclusive and support community-driven climate solutions, contributing to a sustainable and equitable future for all. We honor the diverse histories, languages, and cultures of Indigenous Peoples and commit to continuing our journey of learning and reconciliation as we work together toward a thriving green economy.
