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2010-2023
Solar panels in Kotzebue, Alaska
Remote Communities
October 31, 2023
Article

Lessons learned on remote energy and international exchange

Remote community success stories, common challenges, and the imperative to share
Lynne Couves Portrait of Emily He
Remote Communities
August 23, 2023
Publication

Recommendations on the Northwest Territories 2030 Energy Strategy

Pembina Institute comments and recommendations for the Government of Northwest Territories Energy Strategy and Climate Change Strategic Framework
Portrait of Emily He
Three Nations Energy Solar panels in Fort Chipewyan
Remote Communities
August 2, 2023
Article

Energy justice in remote communities

How integrating energy justice in power purchase agreements can accelerate an Indigenous-led clean energy transition
Arthur Bledsoe Bhan Gatkuoth
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
Arthur Bledsoe
Solar panels
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
Arthur Bledsoe various old Pembina Institute logos
Wind turbines and solar panel in open field
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
various old Pembina Institute logos various old Pembina Institute logos
Workers installing solar panels in Kuujjuaq Quebec
Remote Communities
April 26, 2023
Article

Budget 2023 and remote communities: more support needed

More support will help accelerate the clean energy transition in rural communities.
various old Pembina Institute logos
Solar installation on roof of building in small community
Remote Communities
December 12, 2022
Article

More needed to meet GHG targets and decarbonize the NWT

Indigenous-driven projects, electric vehicles and heating need to be prioritized in the Energy Action Plan
various old Pembina Institute logos Portrait of Emily He
December 7, 2022
Media Release

NWT Energy Action Plan lacking Indigenous focus

GNWT should increase support for Indigenous led energy projects
various old Pembina Institute logos
Cover of Independent Power Producer policy in Nunavut
Electricity, Remote Communities
October 31, 2022
Publication

Independent Power Producer policy in Nunavut

Nunavut IODI champion and Pembina Institute feedback
various old Pembina Institute logos various old Pembina Institute logos Portrait of Emily He
briefing note cover
Electricity, Remote Communities
October 31, 2022
Publication

Recommendations on energy policy in the NWT

Briefing note to the Government of NWT
Portrait of Chris Severson-Baker various old Pembina Institute logos Portrait of Emily He
Cover of Recommendations on the forthcoming IPP Policy
Electricity, Remote Communities
October 19, 2022
Publication

Recommendations on the forthcoming IPP Policy

To be presented to the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut
Portrait of Chris Severson-Baker various old Pembina Institute logos
Electric vehicle charging station in the Yukon
Remote Communities, Transportation
August 30, 2022
Article

How remote communities should be included in the push to electrify transportation

Government funding and programs need to address the unique barriers remote communities face
various old Pembina Institute logos
Renewables in Remote Communities 2022 Conference cover
Remote Communities
August 29, 2022
Publication

Renewables in Remote Communities 2022 Conference

Summary Report
various old Pembina Institute logos various old Pembina Institute logos various old Pembina Institute logos Portrait of Emily He
Home in remote community with diesel tanks
Remote Communities
July 20, 2022
Article

Remote communities transitioning to clean energy need better housing

Governments must prioritize energy efficiency to successfully reduce diesel dependency
Portrait of Emily He