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2010-2023
Electricity
August 17, 2026
Media Release

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
David Pickup
Photograph courtesy of Wikimedia Commons/Janne Wallenius
Remote Communities
August 4, 2026
Article

Beyond diesel displacement

The role of a federal production incentive in supporting independent power production projects in remote diesel communities
Rosa Brown
Electricity
June 16, 2026
Media Release

Majority of Albertans back wind and solar, but investors continue to face hostile business environment

Despite clear public support for renewables, recent federal-Alberta energy talks failed to address provincial restrictions that have pushed investment out of Alberta
David Pickup Portrait of Will Noel
The front page of the publication including the title and Pembina Institute logo
Electricity
June 16, 2026
Publication

Polling Albertans on Renewable Energy 2026

Conducted between April 27 and May 6, 2026
Pembina Institute
Electricity
June 12, 2026
Media Release

Latest Ontario electricity announcement again proves the shift to clean energy is market-driven

Wind and solar outcompeted gas on cost earlier this year, now batteries have done the same
Gurprasad Gurumurthy
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Anuriqjuak Wind Project, Sanikiluaq NU
Remote Communities
June 1, 2026
Op-ed

A Quieter, Cleaner Future Is Within Reach in Canada’s North – but Ottawa Needs to Buy-in

Indigenous-led energy projects are reshaping remote communities, but future progress requires Ottawa to commit
Lynne Couves
Lost in Transmission
Electricity
May 13, 2026
Publication

Lost in Transmission

How to fix clean electricity wastage in Alberta and lower consumer bills
Portrait of Will Noel
The first page of the letter
Carbon Removal, Electricity, Oil & Gas, Sustainable Workforce
April 22, 2026
Publication

Pembina Institute urges PM Carney to deliver serious Canadian climate policy

Stalled talks with Alberta remain critical to slowing climate change and speeding economic growth
Portrait of Chris Severson-Baker
Electricity
April 9, 2026
Media Release

New wind and solar projects outcompete all other electricity options in Ontario energy auction

Huge drop in wind, solar costs in last decade make them competitive with natural gas
Gurprasad Gurumurthy
Electricity
April 7, 2026
Article

Canada’s energy future hinges on an amped-up electricity system

Wind, solar and transmission must grow to meet increased demand
Nina Logvin
An electricity plant in winter with snow on the ground. There is steam coming out of the power station chimney
Electricity
April 2, 2026
Article

What’s the point of the Clean Electricity Regulations?

As MOU negotiations continue, a look at why industrial carbon pricing alone won’t be enough to build a low-carbon grid in Alberta
Tim Weis 2025
Electricity, Oil & Gas
April 1, 2026
Media Release

Delayed Alberta-Ottawa MOU talks frustrate investment, slow job creation, hamper economic growth

Provincial foot-dragging on methane, carbon pricing, and clean electricity leaves pipelines, Pathways, and $40B of industrial projects in doubt
Portrait of Chris Severson-Baker
A graphic card with the name of the publication
Electricity, Oil & Gas
March 31, 2026
Publication

$40 billion in low-carbon projects at stake in Alberta-federal MOU

Infographic and technical backgrounder
Jan Gorski Portrait of Janetta McKenzie Portrait of Will Noel