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2010-2023
Electricity
March 4, 2026
Media Release

Provincial agreement on electricity grid a landmark moment in Canada's journey to clean, prosperous economy

Nation-building project is key to secure, reliable electricity supply
Tim Weis 2025
The front cover of the report, featuring a picture of an oil refinery in Alberta, with several different Canadian provincial flags in the foreground
Electricity, Oil & Gas
March 4, 2026
Publication

Canadian Carbon Pricing Systems 2025 Review

Prepared for the International Institute for Sustainable Development and Global Affairs Canada
Portrait of Jason Wang Ian Sanderson Portrait of Will Noel
The flags of Canada and Alberta
Carbon Removal, Electricity, Oil & Gas
March 3, 2026
Article

What should Canadians expect from the Ottawa-Alberta MOU talks?

Four specific outcomes are necessary for a climate-competitive Canada
Portrait of Chris Severson-Baker Portrait of Janetta McKenzie various old Pembina Institute logos
Flags of Alberta and Canada flying beside each other
Carbon Removal, Oil & Gas
February 27, 2026
Op-ed

Four crucial outcomes Canadians need from the Alberta-Ottawa MOU talks

 Portrait of Chris Severson-Baker
Workers at mining site with a digger in the background
Sustainable Workforce
February 25, 2026
Op-ed

Canada’s critical mineral moment is real, but delivery depends on people

Building a workforce for critical minerals is simultaneously building Canada’s clean energy workforce.
Portrait of Megan Gordon
Carbon Removal, Electricity, Sustainable Workforce, Oil & Gas
February 17, 2026
Media Release

Pembina Institute releases four must-have results from Ottawa-Alberta MOU talks

These four specific items would make a strong foundation for Canada’s climate competitiveness
Portrait of Chris Severson-Baker
Roofer builder worker with crane installing structural insulated panels
Buildings
February 10, 2026
Article

Retrofit investments are nation‑building

Why long‑term retrofit planning belongs in Build Canada Homes
Kevin Lockhart 2026
Pembina Strategic Plan 2026-2030 cover with solar and wind
Buildings, Carbon Removal, Electricity, Sustainable Workforce, Oil & Gas, Remote Communities, Transportation
February 9, 2026
Publication

Strategic Plan 2026-2030

Pembina Institute's plan to advance Canada’s clean energy transformation
Pembina Institute
A picture of the front cover of the report, with title, subtitle and authors listed
Electricity, Oil & Gas
February 6, 2026
Publication

Measuring and Maintaining Carbon Markets in Canada

Feedback to Environment and Climate Change Canada's 'Driving Effective Carbon Markets in Canada' discussion paper
Tim Weis 2025 Ian Sanderson
Transportation
February 5, 2026
Media Release

Canada’s EV strategy shows progress; need for faster, stronger regulation persists

Return of $5,000 EV incentives and new measures set Canada on path to 75% EV sales by 2035, 90% by 2040
Adam Thorn
EV engineer working with car battery module in workshop
Transportation
February 4, 2026
Article

Diversified EV sector best way to protect Canadian workers

Why protecting Canadian auto workers means building EV demand, diversifying beyond the U.S. and engaging strategically with global markets
Taylor Walker
Wind turbines in Alberta
Electricity
January 28, 2026
Article

Canadian solar and wind project costs plummet

Renewables are now most affordable new generation, as costs are halved
David Pickup Portrait of Will Noel
Transportation
January 16, 2026
Media Release

Canada takes step to grow EV market and strengthen auto sector

New tariff-quota deal will increase access to affordable EVs and reduce emissions
Adam Thorn
Title page of submission
Oil & Gas
January 16, 2026
Publication

Five-year limits are crucial to the efficacy of equivalency agreements

Pembina Institute comments and recommendations submitted to the Standing Senate Committee on Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources
Portrait of Amanda Bryant
Electricity, Oil & Gas
January 12, 2026
Media Release

Alberta’s recasting of MOU in light of Venezuela raises concerns

Both Alberta and Ottawa must stay true to their promise to institute strong regulations that will drive down oil and gas emissions
Portrait of Chris Severson-Baker