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Headshot of Chris Severson-Baker, Executive Director of the Pembina Institute
March 21, 2023
Article

B.C. Energy Action Framework closes a major gap in the CleanBC plan

"With this announcement, the B.C. government is taking a very important step forward to grow the clean economy and meet its climate obligations."
Portrait of Chris Severson-Baker
Reducing methane emissions from B.C.'s oil and gas sector cover page
Oil & Gas
March 20, 2023
Publication

Reducing methane emissions from B.C.’s oil and gas sector

Coalition comments and recommendations
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Electricity
March 20, 2023
Media Release

New research project supports Canada’s net-zero grid goals

Pembina Institute available to comment
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Paisley Sim
Equitable Transition
March 17, 2023
Article

Women in Energy Transformation Profile: Paisley Sim

"The main challenges that I’ve faced are finding opportunities to grow as a policy-thinker and researcher. Finding mentorship along the way has been key."
Transportation
March 16, 2023
Media Release

Pembina available for comment on proposed regulations for electric vehicles

New regulations are pivotal to lowering GHGs
Adam Thorn
Oil production facility at dawn
Oil & Gas
March 15, 2023
Article

Canadian oilsands don’t need more public support to compete with the U.S.

Canadian carrots are already sweet enough to match the Inflation Reduction Act
Portrait of Janetta McKenzie Portrait of Scott MacDougall
First page of our report, Comparing Canadian and American Financial Incentives for CCUS in the Oil Sector
Oil & Gas
March 15, 2023
Publication

Comparing Canadian and American Financial Incentives for CCUS in the Oil Sector

 Portrait of Janetta McKenzie Portrait of Scott MacDougall
Electric vehicles at charging station.
Transportation
March 15, 2023
Article

The electric vehicle sales regulation explained

How mandating quotas for zero-emitting vehicles sold in Canada benefits everyone, even if you’re not a driver
Chandan Bhardwaj various old Pembina Institute logos
Solar near Coronation
Electricity
March 9, 2023
Article

2023: The year Alberta says goodbye to coal

Coal-fired power is a sunset industry, while renewable energy is on the rise
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Waiting to Launch 2022 year-end update
Oil & Gas
March 9, 2023
Publication

Waiting to Launch 2022 year-end update

Oilsands companies have the cash to invest in emission reductions
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Electrical engineer designs lighting shows
Equitable Transition
March 8, 2023
Article

International Women’s Day: Now is the time to act on equity

The energy industry remains one of the least gender diverse industries and one of the biggest contributors to the gender gap in Canada
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Binnu Jeyakumar is the Electricity program director at the Pembina Institute
Equitable Transition
March 7, 2023
Article

Women in Energy Transformation Profile: Binnu Jeyakumar

“As we usher in a new energy economy, we have the chance to make sure we don’t perpetuate those wrongs.”
Urban transit buses fact sheet
Transportation
March 7, 2023
Publication

Decarbonizing medium- and heavy-duty vehicles

Fact sheet series
various old Pembina Institute logos Chandan Bhardwaj
Joint letter with Pembina Institute, Ecotrust Canada, MoveUP and Clean Energy Canada
Remote Communities
March 6, 2023
Publication

Joint recommendations on climate and energy policy in British Columbia

Letter to the B.C. Minister of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation
Portrait of Chris Severson-Baker
An abandoned oil well in Alberta
Oil & Gas
March 6, 2023
Op-ed

Well cleanup money should go to growing clean energy instead

Proposed changes to Alberta's oil and gas liabilities program not fit for purpose
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