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Spire Landing, Passive House rental apartment building, under construction at Fraser Street and East 57th Avenue in Vancouver. July 6, 2018. Photo: Stephen Hui, Pembina Institute.
Equitable Transition
September 16, 2021
Article

To reach climate goals, we need to break down gender barriers

The Pembina Institute launches the Women in the Energy Transition program with a dialogue series on Sept. 29
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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
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Parliament Hill, Ottawa
September 10, 2021
Article

Four essential elements in any federal climate plan

What’s needed for a safe climate – and what the parties promise to deliver. The differences are clear
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Electricity
August 28, 2021
Publication

Aligning electricity planning with B.C.’s climate and social goals

Recommendations to BC Hydro on the Draft Integrated Resource Plan
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Transportation
August 26, 2021
Publication

Taking Charge

How Ontario can create jobs and benefits in the electric vehicle economy
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August 26, 2021
Media Release

Ontario lags behind other jurisdictions in transition to electric vehicles

New report shows how investing in the EV sector will yield significant dividends in job creation and economic growth
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August 19, 2021
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Metro Vancouver 2021 Clean Air Plan: for Climate and Health

Pembina Institute comments and recommendations
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August 12, 2021
Media Release

New research assesses climate potential of blue hydrogen

Carbon intensity will vary widely based on upstream emissions, production, and rate of carbon capture
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August 12, 2021
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Carbon intensity of blue hydrogen production

Accounting for technology and upstream emissions
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Remote Communities
August 11, 2021
Publication

First Nation leadership in British Columbia’s renewable energy future

Finding a path forward
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Remote Communities
August 11, 2021
Media Release

New report shows Indigenous clean energy projects are key to meeting B.C.’s climate targets

But British Columbia’s energy policies are a deterrent to advancing Indigenous-led renewables despite climate action mandate
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Oil & Gas
August 4, 2021
Publication

The case for raising ambition in curbing methane pollution

Higher federal and provincial targets on methane are within reach
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Oil & Gas
July 30, 2021
Article

Inactive and orphaned wells continue to present challenges for landowners

Pembina Institute provides solutions and guides on our updated liabilities webpages
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Remote Communities
July 28, 2021
Publication

Reducing emissions from diesel generators in remote communities

How smart policy decisions can drive the transition to renewables
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July 23, 2021
Article

Solid methodology key to trustworthy climate policy findings

Assessment included multiple stages of review by subject-matter experts
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