Research & Analysis

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2010-2023
Remote Communities
October 21, 2024
Media Release

For the first time, Northwest Territories commits to net-zero by 2050 target

Pembina Institute reacts to the Government of Northwest Territories’ strong policy and investment signal
Portrait of Emily He
electric vehicle charging unit installed to wall of multi-unit residential building indoor parking garage
Buildings, Electricity, Transportation
October 9, 2024
Article

Why power up parking places

Multi-unit residences that are primed for plug-ins attract tenants and boost property values
Portrait of Jason Wang
Letter to Vancouver re zero-emissions buildings
Buildings
September 25, 2024
Publication

Allowing natural gas for space and water heating in new residential construction in Vancouver

Letter to City of Vancouver Mayor and Council on policy rollback on zero-emissions buildings
various old Pembina Institute logos
The back of a school bus parked alongside a curb on residential street
Transportation
September 9, 2024
Op-ed

Our school children deserve to be safe from harmful diesel fumes

It’s time to give our kids a healthier ride by committing to accelerating the transition to electric school buses
various old Pembina Institute logos
Cover of Urban Delivery Solutions Initiative 2023 year in review
Transportation
September 4, 2024
Publication

Urban Delivery Solutions Initiative Impact Report

2023: A Year in Review
Adam Thorn
Cover of Installing Chargers with underground garage and chargers
Electricity, Transportation
July 25, 2024
Publication

Installing Chargers in Apartments and Condos

Policy pathways to make Alberta multi-unit residences EV-ready
Portrait of Jason Wang
Vancouver City Hall
Buildings
July 25, 2024
Article

Vancouver council's natural gas amendment jeopardizes affordable, climate-resilient buildings

Returning to gas is a step backward in decarbonization
various old Pembina Institute logos
Buildings
July 11, 2024
Media Release

New healthy buildings report signals urgent need for a cross-sector approach

Buildings built for yesterday’s climate need retrofitting to keep Canadians healthy and safe
Portrait of Raidin Blue various old Pembina Institute logos
Solar panels installed in Sachs Harbour, Northwest Territories
Remote Communities
March 25, 2024
Article

Funding the Territories in energy transition

Federal funding must fit the needs of Canada's North
Portrait of Emily He
Buildings
March 5, 2024
Media Release

More collaboration needed to meet Canada’s housing, affordability, and climate crisis

The Blueprint for More and Better Housing sounds a clarion call for more focused and collaborative action on housing and climate
various old Pembina Institute logos
Innergex Renewable Energy's Ashlu Creek run-of-river hydroelectric power plant, northwest of Squamish, B.C. April 20, 2016.
Remote Communities
February 7, 2024
Article

Empowering Indigenous leadership: A look at British Columbia's evolving clean energy landscape

Our reflections on a year of remote clean energy development in B.C., advancements in First Nations energy leadership, and what we're keeping an eye on in 2024
Arthur Bledsoe
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
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
Trinity Song at the University of Alberta’s Together | Ensemble conference
Equitable Transition, Transportation
July 26, 2023
Article

Woman entrepreneurs are in the driver’s seat for climate

Transportation has the technology to decarbonize, but cities like Edmonton need to know how to support businesses make the transition to zero-emission vehicles
various old Pembina Institute logos
Cover to Installing EV Infrastructure with electric vehicle charger and car
Buildings, Electricity, Transportation
July 25, 2023
Publication

A Guide to Installing EV Infrastructure in Alberta's Multi-Unit Residential Buildings

How to prepare for an electric vehicle future
Portrait of Jason Wang