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2010-2023
Building retrofit worker
Buildings
June 9, 2025
Op-ed

Canada’s retrofit momentum hinges on more than just heat pumps

 Portrait of Jessica McIlroy various old Pembina Institute logos
Buildings
May 29, 2025
Op-ed

Putting power back in communities

The case for distributed energy resources
Kari Hyde
Buildings
May 29, 2025
Media Release

First-in-Canada report shows how healthcare cost savings can unlock the future of sustainable buildings

Sustainable building upgrades are key to protecting the health and safety of Albertans
Image of Valuing Deep Retrofits cover
Buildings
May 29, 2025
Publication

Valuing Deep Retrofits

How better residential buildings can lower healthcare costs in Alberta
Portrait of Raidin Blue various old Pembina Institute logos Ceileigh McAllister
Service staff checking air source heat pump
Buildings
May 7, 2025
Article

B.C.’s building electrification sector needs clarity and consistency to meet climate targets

B.C. lacks the resourcing and incentives needed to ensure safe, affordable homes, industry survey finds
Portrait of Raidin Blue Portrait of Jessica McIlroy
Buildings, Oil & Gas
April 29, 2025
Media Release

B.C. climate update shows urgent need to build resilient economy while reducing emissions

Expansion of clean energy, EV infrastructure and building retrofits can strengthen the economy, create jobs, decrease the cost of living, and reduce emissions
Portrait of Jessica McIlroy
Workers installing solar panels on a residential homes roof
Buildings
April 22, 2025
Article

Unlocking a clean, affordable energy future starts at the local level

When individual households are part of the solution, everyone benefits
Kari Hyde
A_critical_moment_Federal_Election_cover
Buildings, Electricity, Equitable Transition, Oil & Gas, Transportation
April 21, 2025
Publication

A critical moment for Canadian resilience, security and prosperity: Federal Election 2025 policy brief

Ensuring Canada thrives in the clean energy economy
Portrait of Chris Severson-Baker Portrait of Jessica McIlroy Brendan Glauser
Preparing Alberta's buildings report cover
Buildings
March 28, 2025
Publication

Preparing Alberta's Buildings for Severe Weather

Understanding barriers and supports needed to scale resilient retrofits in Alberta
various old Pembina Institute logos Ceileigh McAllister
Buildings
March 28, 2025
Media Release

Report outlines actions needed to prepare Alberta’s buildings for severe weather

In the past decade, four of Canada’s 10 most costly weather-related disasters happened in Alberta
various old Pembina Institute logos Ceileigh McAllister
Buildings, Electricity, Equitable Transition, Oil & Gas, Remote Communities, Transportation
March 19, 2025
Op-ed

Clean electrification is the nation-building project we need

This is how we grow the economy without relying on increased trade with the U.S.
Portrait of Chris Severson-Baker
Buildings, Electricity, Oil & Gas
March 4, 2025
Media Release

B.C. budget signals uncertain path forward on economic resilience and climate, clean energy leadership

Budget 2025 misses opportunity to drive job growth, energy security, climate leadership through clean economy investments
Portrait of Jessica McIlroy
Buildings, Electricity, Equitable Transition, Transportation
February 19, 2025
Media Release

Protecting Ontario means leaning into the new energy economy

Capitalizing on the province’s clean energy advantages will be key to a resilient economy for Ontarians
Adam Thorn Portrait of Scott MacDougall
report cover with picture of people wearing hi-vis clothing, working in a manufacturing facility.
Buildings, Electricity, Equitable Transition, Transportation
February 19, 2025
Publication

Assembling the Future

Powering a healthier, more affordable Ontario
Portrait of Scott MacDougall Adam Thorn
Buildings, Equitable Transition, Oil & Gas
February 18, 2025
Media Release

B.C. advances energy resource development to drive investment, create long-term, local jobs

Throne speech’s ambition must be balanced with responsibility
Portrait of Jessica McIlroy