Recent publications and key resources

Ontario election platform analysis

The Pembina Institute's detailed platform analysis compares the commitments the Ontario Liberal, NDP and Progressive Conservative parties have made on a range of sustainable energy priorities.

The analysis looks at where the parties stand on issues such as investing in renewable power generation, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, creating incentives for energy conservation and expanding transit systems. The results identify clear leaders in building the province's clean energy economy.

Learn more: Platform analysis | Summary chart | Media release

Behind the switch: Pricing Ontario electricity options

This report examines how scaling back Ontario's plans to develop renewable energy would affect electricity prices, using an integrated energy system simulator to compare two main scenarios.

Behind the switch: pricing Ontario electricity options finds that Ontario consumers would see virtually no relief from high electricity prices if the province cancelled its support for renewable energy under the Green Energy Act.

In fact, the study indicates that investing in renewable energy today is likely to save Ontario ratepayers money within the next 15 years, as natural gas becomes more expensive and as the cost of renewable energy technology continues to decrease.

Learn More: Full Report | Media Release | Blog Post | Presentation

Frequently asked questions about Ontario electricity prices

Ontario has taken the laudable step of closing down its entire fleet of coal-fired power plants — a move supported across partisan lines. This, however, is but one of the many changes that is coming to Ontario's electricity system.

Tim Weis, director of renewable energy & energy efficiency, answers some of the most frequently asked questions about the role that renewable energy could play in the future of electricity generation in Ontario.

Learn more: FAQ document

Landowners' guide to wind energy in Alberta

This guide helps landowners, companies and government understand and explain wind energy in Alberta. Whether you are a landowner negotiating with a wind power developer or a regional government looking at economic development, this guide can help you understand and get involved with the wind energy industry.

Alberta has a great wind resource — discover the opportunities to get involved.

Learn more: Get your copy now!

Video: Paul Gipe explains how the renewable energy revolution was fueled by feed-in tariffs

Califormia renewable energy advocate and consultant Paul Gipe spoke to the City of Edmonton Task Force on Renewable Energy on Sept. 25 while on a whirlwind tour of Alberta. We interviewed him and Pembia's Tim Weis outside City Hall in Edmonton (apologies for the sound quality).

WATCH ONLINE: Pembina's wind power slideshow explores the implications and opportunities of increased wind power development in Canada.

Learn more: Wind power fact sheet | Version française

Greening the Grid in Alberta

Alberta's growing demand for electricity can be entirely met by tapping into the province's vast renewable energy resources.

Pembina's analysis of green electricity scenarios clearly demonstrates Alberta has incredible potential to become a leader in green power production and energy efficiency and doesn't have to rely on dirty fuels.

From Brown to Green

Greening the Grid outlines two scenarios for meeting Alberta's electricity demand. The more aggressive "green scenario" shows how Alberta could move from 70 per cent coal to 70 per cent renewable energy in just 20 years.

Report | Fact Sheet | Media Release | Figures for Print