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October 16, 2026

In Atlantic Canada, clean energy is becoming a competitive advantage

Recent wind and digital infrastructure announcements show growing demand for clean electricity is reshaping the economy

Pembina Institute recommendations for Ontario's data centre playbook

September 22, 2026

Playing to win: Refining Ontario’s data centre playbook

Comments and recommendations for responsible data centre development in Ontario

September 15, 2026

Bell AI Fabric expansion is a missed opportunity for growth of clean energy

Pairing a data centre with new fossil fuel generation risks higher emissions and higher rates

Footing the Bill: How hyperscale data centres could increase electricity bills in Alberta

August 26, 2026

Footing the Bill

How hyperscale data centres could increase electricity bills in Alberta

Portrait of Will Noel

August 26, 2026

New Meta data centre could add up to $460 a year to Albertans’ electricity bills due to government policy

Alberta’s data centre policy leaves consumers exposed to electricity market pressures as data centre industry grows

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Downtown of Calgary at sunset

August 26, 2026

Calgary roundtable on electrification

The Pembina Institute hosted a discussion with the Minister of Environment, Climate Change and Nature and the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources

Portrait of Monica Curtis

August 24, 2026

Coal will cost Saskatchewan tens of billions more than natural gas or renewables, report finds

As economic conditions tighten across Canadian economy, Saskatchewan locks in decades of more expensive and higher-emitting electricity

August 17, 2026

New clean electricity agreement enhances energy security and sovereignty

Investment in Atlantic Canada and Quebec shows the power of inter-provincial partnerships and federal leadership

August 13, 2026

Ontario’s new data centre playbook signals right priorities on future development

Transparent and thorough policies, as well as a full suite of power solutions, will be essential to keeping electricity rates and emissions low

Pembina Institute recommendations on Alberta's BYOG Framework

Customer Energy, Electricity

What’s the best way to power Alberta’s growing data centre sector?

Recommendations to the AESO for a technology-neutral approach to ensuring reliable, affordable, and flexible energy supply

Portrait of Will Noel

n aerial view of a data center being constructed inside "Data Center Alley" in Ashburn.

Customer Energy, Electricity

Data centres, rising demand, and Alberta's energy bills

Alberta is seeking massive new electricity demand, but without the right policies, consumers could be left footing the bill through higher and more volatile energy prices

Alberta’s decision to power new data centre with gas will drive up consumer costs

As other jurisdictions attract data centre investments powered by low-cost, clean electricity, Alberta chooses to lock-in more gas

Electricity, Oil & Gas

Greenlight Electricity Centre, and “tripling” of Canadian LNG exports, to further push up electricity prices for Albertans

Current policy in Alberta means new data centres will be powered with gas – leaving lower-cost options unexplored

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