The energy transition comes with a risk management learning curve as one potentially hazardous mainstay gives way to another. “The safety considerations presented by current and emerging battery technology warrant action now,” the ICC guidance states. “Through proactive leadership and rigorous science, we can embrace the benefits of new energy technologies while maintaining our unwavering commitment to public safety.” “The Great Canadian Fire Census 2025 indicates that about 96 per cent of urban centres are responding to lithium-ion battery fires that are also present in electric vehicles. “Safe storage, packaging and labelling practices, as well as public awareness campaigns on the safe use of lithium-ion batteries, will help reduce any safety risks to consumers.”