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Solar panels over Jeremias Sillit Community Center, Nain, Newfoundland and Labrador.
Remote Communities
December 21, 2023
Article

Clean energy capacity building in remote communities

Lessons learned from the Pembina Institute's involvement in the Indigenous Off-diesel Initiative
Portrait of Emily He Bhan Gatkuoth
Solar panels in Kotzebue, Alaska
Remote Communities
October 31, 2023
Article

Lessons learned on remote energy and international exchange

Remote community success stories, common challenges, and the imperative to share
Lynne Couves Portrait of Emily He
Remote Communities
August 23, 2023
Publication

Recommendations on the Northwest Territories 2030 Energy Strategy

Pembina Institute comments and recommendations for the Government of Northwest Territories Energy Strategy and Climate Change Strategic Framework
Portrait of Emily He
Solar installation on roof of building in small community
Remote Communities
December 12, 2022
Article

More needed to meet GHG targets and decarbonize the NWT

Indigenous-driven projects, electric vehicles and heating need to be prioritized in the Energy Action Plan
various old Pembina Institute logos Portrait of Emily He
Cover of Independent Power Producer policy in Nunavut
Electricity, Remote Communities
October 31, 2022
Publication

Independent Power Producer policy in Nunavut

Nunavut IODI champion and Pembina Institute feedback
various old Pembina Institute logos various old Pembina Institute logos Portrait of Emily He
briefing note cover
Electricity, Remote Communities
October 31, 2022
Publication

Recommendations on energy policy in the NWT

Briefing note to the Government of NWT
Portrait of Chris Severson-Baker various old Pembina Institute logos Portrait of Emily He
Renewables in Remote Communities 2022 Conference cover
Remote Communities
August 29, 2022
Publication

Renewables in Remote Communities 2022 Conference

Summary Report
various old Pembina Institute logos various old Pembina Institute logos various old Pembina Institute logos Portrait of Emily He
Home in remote community with diesel tanks
Remote Communities
July 20, 2022
Article

Remote communities transitioning to clean energy need better housing

Governments must prioritize energy efficiency to successfully reduce diesel dependency
Portrait of Emily He
Cover of Transforming the Utility Business Model
Remote Communities
April 8, 2022
Publication

Transforming the Utility Business Model

Options to improve services and opportunities for clean energy in remote communities
Portrait of Emily He various old Pembina Institute logos various old Pembina Institute logos
Cover of report; image shows wind turbine construction in the North
Remote Communities
February 9, 2022
Publication

From diesel dependency to energy empowerment

Six energy service models that could fast-track climate action in remote communities
Portrait of Emily He various old Pembina Institute logos
Solar installation in Behchoko with worker
Remote Communities
November 3, 2021
Article

Why we need fair prices for Indigenous-led renewable energy

Utilities and investors can support rates that account for the benefits of clean energy
various old Pembina Institute logos Portrait of Emily He
Solar installation in Northern Alberta
Remote Communities
September 13, 2021
Article

When business-as-usual is a barrier to clean energy

In remote communities, utilities need to change to meet climate goals and consumer needs
Portrait of Emily He
Cover of Reducing Emissions from Diesel Generators
Remote Communities
July 28, 2021
Publication

Reducing emissions from diesel generators in remote communities

How smart policy decisions can drive the transition to renewables
Portrait of Emily He