Research & Analysis

Electricity
March 11, 2024
Publication
Potential impact of siting restrictions on renewable energy projects
Proposed projects located on Class 1 and 2 agricultural land and within 35 km of national parks in Alberta


Electricity
September 28, 2023
Media Release
Major conclusion by Alberta Electric System Operator on Clean Electricity Regulations lacks evidence and transparency
Pembina Institute reacts to AESO comments on Clean Electricity Regulations

Electricity
August 18, 2023
Publication
Alberta Utilities Commission's inquiry and pause on approvals for affordable, reliable renewable electricity
Submission to the Alberta Utilities Commission
Electricity
August 10, 2023
Media Release
Canada's landmark Clean Electricity Regulations help move towards an affordable and reliable clean grid
Today's announcement of the draft Clean Electricity Regulations offers policy certainty and pathways for Canada's provinces
Electricity
August 3, 2023
Media Release
Alberta hits brakes on affordable electricity projects
Halting renewable energy will increase electricity rates while costing jobs and revenue for municipalities and landowners

Electricity
June 14, 2023
Publication
Economic benefits of a clean grid in Canada
The key to unlocking jobs and supporting local economic growth is investing in a clean grid


Electricity, Remote Communities
June 7, 2023
Publication
Reexamining Rates for Remote Renewable Energy
How integrating energy justice in power purchase agreements can accelerate an Indigenous-led clean energy transition

Remote Communities
May 31, 2023
Article
Government action on UNDRIP and the clean energy transition
Upholding the rights of Indigenous Peoples is key to the energy transition in remote communities


Electricity
April 28, 2023
Article
Budget 2023 shows federal commitment to clean electricity - what does that mean for the provinces?
Investments and tax credits can set provinces and territories on the path to net-zero grids by 2035

April 19, 2023
Media Release
Alberta climate plan acknowledges need to cut emissions but lacks key elements of a credible strategy
Lack of near-term targets a serious problem

Electricity
March 31, 2023
Publication
Enabling Community Renewable Energy Development Through Aggregation
Helping Alberta communities participate in renewable energy projects
Electricity
March 29, 2023
Media Release
Alberta municipalities see aggregation as a route to renewable energy
Pembina Institute available to comment


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
