Research & Analysis
Buildings, Electricity
October 20, 2025
Media Release
Pembina Institute welcomes Alberta's intention to advance demand-side management, electricity interties
Both measures will enable grid reliability and flexibility, lowering costs for utilities and customers
Buildings
October 15, 2025
Media Release
Empowering customers in Alberta’s energy system can unlock billions in benefits
DSM can keep the province competitive, lower utility bills, and create high-quality local jobs


Buildings
October 15, 2025
Publication
Beyond the Meter
Harnessing demand-side management to power Alberta's energy future


Buildings
October 1, 2025
Article
From efficiency to empowerment
Building on demand-side management to unlock the full value of distributed energy resources

Buildings
September 25, 2025
Article
Champions bring success
The transformation of Tennyson Apartments proves that deep retrofits are good business in Alberta
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Remote Communities
September 23, 2025
Publication
Restoring the Flow
Policies to support Indigenous-led clean energy in remote communities


Buildings
September 14, 2025
Media Release
Build Canada Homes signals urgency — affordable and low carbon construction must follow
Pre-fab modular homes need to be affordable, low carbon, resilient, and affordable to heat and cool

Buildings
September 12, 2025
Article
Building jobs in Alberta
Ending boom-bust cycles in the retrofit industry to strengthen local economies


Buildings
August 29, 2025
Publication
Pembina Institute Comments on the HICC Market Sounding Guide for Build Canada Homes
Recommendations on the Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada (HICC) market sounding guide for the new Build Canada Homes entity

Buildings
August 19, 2025
Article
Alberta faces retrofit roadblocks
Most of the province’s 2050 building stock is already built — but systemic barriers are stalling the critical work of making them livable and resilient

Buildings
August 18, 2025
Publication
Property Assessed Clean Energy Legislation
Briefing note to B.C. Minister of Energy and Climate Solutions