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Solar Radiation Modification Primer
September 22, 2026
Publication

Solar Radiation Modification Primer

An introduction to mechanisms, impacts, and governance
Portrait of Jorden Dye
Close-up of a Ford Mach-E rear light, with rows of parked vehicles in the background on a ferry
Transportation
September 21, 2026
Op-ed

Canadians deserve affordable EVs. Why are we paying more than the rest of the world?

Canada can build an EV industry and make vehicles more affordable. We need policies that do both.
Adam Thorn Taylor Walker
A Volkswagen ID.4 charging at Tesla Superchargers in Jasper, Alberta, with Rocky Mountains in the background.
Transportation
September 21, 2026
Article

Our family's EV road trip

The good, the medium, and the fixable
Tim Weis 2025
Adult woman engineer works at a wind farm
Sustainable Workforce
September 18, 2026
Op-ed

Canada’s electric ambitions will short-circuit without the right workforce

 Portrait of Chris Severson-Baker
From Principles to Practice cover
Customer Energy
September 18, 2026
Publication

From Principles to Practice

Making data centre development work for Canadians
Kari Hyde
Customer Energy
September 18, 2026
Media Release

Canada has responsible data centre principles, but will it put them into practice?

New report outlines practical actions for building public trust around data centre growth
Kari Hyde
A crane is silhouetted during sunset
Buildings
September 17, 2026
Op-ed

Canada’s buildings can do more than consume electricity

Retrofitting buildings as active energy assets can cut costs, ease grid pressure and strengthen climate resilience
Kevin Lockhart
Electricity
September 17, 2026
Media Release

Clean energy leaders call on Canada to “double, double, double” by 2050

Industry associations and think tanks urge federal government to pair its electricity supply goal with national electrification and energy efficiency objectives
Portrait of Chris Severson-Baker
Electricity
September 15, 2026
Media Release

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
David Pickup
Cover of the A Pipeline in Search of a Market report
Oil & Gas
September 9, 2026
Publication

A Pipeline in Search of a Market

Economics and taxpayer risks
Ian Sanderson
Oil & Gas
September 9, 2026
Media Release

West Coast pipeline remains a risky gamble for taxpayers

Absence of private investment signals fundamental risks of high costs, high tolls, weakening oil demand
Ian Sanderson
Budget Recommendations 2026
Electricity
September 8, 2026
Publication

Budget 2026

Pembina Institute comments and recommendations
Portrait of Chris Severson-Baker Portrait of Jessica McIlroy
Electricity, Oil & Gas
September 4, 2026
Media Release

Federal climate report paints grim picture, reinforces urgent need to cut emissions through electrification

 Portrait of Chris Severson-Baker
Customer Energy, Electricity
September 3, 2026
Media Release

Federal data centre framework sets right direction, but provinces are key to delivering success

Working together, governments can unlock the clean energy solutions needed to power responsible development
Kari Hyde
Builder with crane installing an insulated panel
Buildings
September 3, 2026
Article

Canada can use modern construction to build and retrofit faster

To scale up prefabrication, Canada needs a steady flow of projects, supportive programs, and investment in workers and manufacturing
Taushifa Shaikh