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The Pembina Institute’s detailed review of three Ontario municipalities shows gaps between the directions laid out in formal policies and the actual planning, decisions and policies being made by municipal councils.

The study assessed three municipalities: the City of Ottawa, the Region of Waterloo and York Region against 11 criteria reflecting smart growth principles.

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The preliminary findings of a multi-stakeholder committee on coalbed methane and natural gas in coal were released on Aug 19, 2005. Although many of the recommendations could lead to improvements in the way coalbed methane is regulated in Alberta, the proposed royalty or tax reduction for drilling deep saline formations for coalbed methane were opposed by the Institute, as they further encourage fossil fuel development. A level playing field gives renewable energy sources a much better chance of development and ultimately can lead to cleaner sources of power for the future.

Mary Griffiths, Pembina’s representative on the committee, encourages residents of Alberta to contact the government of Alberta advisory committee to voice their concerns. The public has until September 30 to comment.

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First Nations communities may be hardest hit by climate change partly because of geography, connectedness to their land and limited resources to adapt. .Already, changing seasonal and wildlife patterns are being identified by community elders.

The Aboriginal and Northern Community Action Plan (ANCAP) is a partnership between INAC and Natural Resources Canada to assist First Nations and Northern communities implement greenhouse gas reduction measures.

Using "Energy Maps" developed by The Pembina Institute, First Nation leaders are better able to understand how energy flows in and out of their communities and associated economic and environmental costs with an emphasis on GHG emissions. The Pembina Institute recently completed Energy Maps with 18 First Nations from BC to Manitoba. The maps are intended as a first step in exploring energy alternatives. Some examples include a First Nation in Saskatchewan that is planning for heating and cooling systems for new housing developments using ground-source heat pumps, plans for an electricity and heat cogeneration plant in Alberta, and a remote coastal community in BC that is investigating a micro-hydro system as a sustainable alternative to meet its energy demand and replace its diesel generators.

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Want more information? Contact Tim Weis, Community Project Analyst in Edmonton at 780.485.9610.

Access to clean reliable energy is one of the keys to creating sustainable livelihoods in rural communities. The report Best Practices in Sustainable Rural Energy Development: Five International Case Studies prepared for the Latin American and Caribbean Energy Organization (OLADE) by The Pembina Institute describes five rural communities in Africa and Asia where rural energy programs have been successfully established. These projects have not only met locally defined energy needs and provided income generation but in many cases have also improved women’s access to resources, resulting in improved status and capacity. This report was used to inform an ongoing rural energy project in the community of Sepoc el Porvenir in Guatemala.

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The Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) could play an important role in sustainable development in Latin America as well as help industrialized countries meet their obligations under the Kyoto Protocol. The Clean Development Mechansim: An International Perspective and Implications for the LAC Region
prepared by The Pembina Institute for the Latin American Energy Organization (OLADE) provides a comprehensive analysis of the first years of the CDM operation and what this means for Latin American countries. This publication, produced in 2004 is now available online.

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When the Government is the Landlord provoked unprecedented media attention, receiving over 100 mentions in media across Canada. It also helped spur debate during the Alberta provincial election on the current royalty regime in Alberta and whether it provides adequate compensation to Albertans for public oil and gas resources. This report is still receiving media attention a year after it was first published. To help answer questions about the report, The Pembina Institute has produced an FAQ page.

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The Pembina Institute has begun to think strategically about realizing its long-term outcomes and objectives. As part of this process, Pembina is using Scenario Planning to enhance its strategic thinking and to examine the question of focus versus diversity. The Corporate Eco-Solutions (CES) group facilitates Scenario Planning for businesses with long-term vision.

Want more information? Contact Matthew McCulloch, Co-Director CES at 403.269.3344 Ext. 114

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