https://www.pembina.org/ en Leading Canada's transition to clean energy ©2026 Pembina Institute Mon, 08 Jun 2026 22:01:26 -0600 https://www.pembina.org/themes/pembina_2024/images/pembina-institute-logo.svg https://www.pembina.org/media-release/weakened-industrial-carbon-price-harms-canadas-economic-future-abandons CALGARY — CHRIS SEVERSON-BAKER, Executive Director of the Pembina Institute, made the following statement in response to the latest news on the federal-Alberta energy MOU:“The federal–Alberta energy MOU is a failure for Canada and Alberta both in the... Fri, 15 May 2026 12:45:28 +0000 5181 at https://www.pembina.org https://www.pembina.org/media-release/electricity-strategy-confirms-clean-electrification-will-be-backbone-canadas-economy CALGARY — Chris Severson-Baker, executive director of the Pembina Institute, made the following statement in response to the Government of Canada’s federal electricity strategy announcement:“This is an important recognition from the Canadian... Thu, 14 May 2026 08:57:43 +0000 5177 at https://www.pembina.org https://www.pembina.org/op-ed/clean-energy-transition-needs-rulebook Canada’s National Electricity Strategy makes one thing clear: the country is entering a major electricity buildout. To meet rising demand from electrification, economic growth and new industries, Canada will need to double grid capacity alongside... Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:16:50 +0000 5192 at https://www.pembina.org https://www.pembina.org/op-ed/data-centre-energy-debate-missing-half-story Across North America, a growing wave of data centre development is putting new pressure on electricity systems. The International Energy Agency (IEA) projects that data centres will account for nearly half of US electricity demand growth between now... Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:32:26 +0000 5191 at https://www.pembina.org https://www.pembina.org/blog/how-investing-clean-electricity-protects-canadas-future Clean electricity isn’t just about climate — it’s about Canada’s security, economy, and independence in an unstable world.... Tue, 02 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0000 5183 at https://www.pembina.org https://www.pembina.org/pub/health-implications-saskatchewans-delayed-coal-power-phaseout In 2025, the government of Saskatchewan decided to extend the life of its coal-fired power plants from 2030-2050, making it the only Canadian jurisdiction to continue its reliance on coal in the modern electricity era. In addition to the economic and... Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:15:56 +0000 5189 at https://www.pembina.org https://www.pembina.org/op-ed/buildings-can-be-demand-side-driver-canadas-national-electricity-strategy Canada’s newly-released National Electricity Strategy for an electrified Canadian economy highlights how buildings, among other sectors, are a nation-building opportunity for economic growth, affordability, and climate action.It’s an essential step... Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:00:07 +0000 5188 at https://www.pembina.org https://www.pembina.org/blog/canada-risks-being-left-behind-if-it-fails-align-global-auto-market Canada’s auto sector supports more than 500,000 workers and anchors manufacturing communities across Ontario. But as the global car market rapidly electrifies, future jobs and investments will increasingly flow to countries that provide policy... Fri, 22 May 2026 09:51:02 +0000 5185 at https://www.pembina.org https://www.pembina.org/media-release/historic-power-smart-20-plan-practical-step-towards-affordable-electricity Toronto — KEVIN LOCKHART, director of the Buildings program at the Pembina Institute, and KARI HYDE, director of Customer Energy Solutions, made the following statement in response to the release of Power Smart 2.0, the largest conservation... Wed, 20 May 2026 12:21:25 +0000 5182 at https://www.pembina.org https://www.pembina.org/blog/consequences-weakening-albertas-industrial-carbon-pricing Based on reports that the federal government will announce a deal where Alberta’s effective industrial carbon price reaches $130 as late as 2040, we modeled three emissions scenarios. The delay in reaching $130, and the resulting delay in the... Fri, 15 May 2026 10:41:00 +0000 5180 at https://www.pembina.org https://www.pembina.org/blog/canadas-charging-network-depends-investor-confidence-ev-adoption Canada’s forthcoming vehicle emissions standard (VES) will determine how quickly the country builds the charging network needed to support widespread electric vehicle (EV) adoption. The federal government is expected to release draft VES regulations... Thu, 14 May 2026 12:45:51 +0000 5179 at https://www.pembina.org https://www.pembina.org/media-release/albertas-oil-gas-cleanup-problem-growing Alberta taxpayers, municipalities, and rural landowners are facing increasing costs and harms from inactive and orphaned oil and gas wells, Calgarians heard at a town hall Tuesday evening.Co-hosted by the Pembina Institute, Alberta Environmental... Wed, 13 May 2026 09:07:32 +0000 5178 at https://www.pembina.org https://www.pembina.org/pub/lost-transmission Alberta’s surplus wind and solar power is curtailed by transmission limits, raising costs, increasing emissions, and highlighting the need for grid investment.... Wed, 13 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000 5175 at https://www.pembina.org https://www.pembina.org/pub/production-incentives Considerable progress has been made over the past decade in advancing Indigenous-owned renewable energy projects in remote diesel communities. Despite this, independent power producers (IPPs) continue to face strong headwinds as they navigate... Mon, 11 May 2026 09:49:53 +0000 5174 at https://www.pembina.org https://www.pembina.org/blog/were-witnessing-most-significant-energy-transition-remote-communities-1950s While most Canadians enjoy a clean, reliable, and affordable energy supply, remote communities, which are predominantly Indigenous, are still highly dependent on expensive imported fossil fuels for both heat and electricity. This is a system that’s... Tue, 05 May 2026 13:37:22 +0000 5153 at https://www.pembina.org