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2010-2023
Calgary downtown buildings
Buildings
July 22, 2025
Op-ed

The nation-building initiative of retrofitting Canada's buildings

Simply speeding up approvals for a few infrastructure projects does not build us a new Canada.
Portrait of Chris Severson-Baker Portrait of Monica Curtis
Patchy, but Promising cover
Carbon Removal
July 17, 2025
Publication

Patchy, but Promising

Compliance systems available to Canadian carbon dioxide removal initiatives
various old Pembina Institute logos
A well site in Alberta, in a rural setting with fields in the background
Oil & Gas
June 26, 2025
Op-ed

In 2025, what is an energy superpower?

Canadian decision-makers must look at global trends and make a call
Portrait of Janetta McKenzie
Buildings, Customer Energy
June 24, 2025
Op-ed

Canadian competitiveness is on the line

As Canada’s new government looks to expand trade beyond the United States, carbon must stay top of mind.
Kari Hyde
Bill C-5 Policy Brief
Buildings, Electricity, Sustainable Workforce, Oil & Gas, Remote Communities, Transportation
June 19, 2025
Publication

Set the bar high: in time of crisis, we need excellence

Bill C-5 Policy Brief
Portrait of Chris Severson-Baker
Electricity, Sustainable Workforce, Oil & Gas
June 19, 2025
Media Release

Canada should fast-track clean energy projects via an amended Bill C-5

Bill must be improved to better uphold Indigenous rights, reduce risks, achieve clean growth potential
Portrait of Chris Severson-Baker
Construction site in Downtown Toronto directing traffic around the site
Buildings
June 19, 2025
Article

Bridging the education gaps around lower-carbon concrete in Canada

Familiarity on lower-carbon concrete products leads to broader use at a key moment
various old Pembina Institute logos
A truck in an oilsands mine in Alberta
Oil & Gas
June 17, 2025
Article

Grand bargains and perilous pitfalls

Before any new pipeline is seriously discussed, Alberta’s recent emissions claims should be put into context
Portrait of Janetta McKenzie
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
Rooftop solar in Edmonton
Buildings, Customer Energy
May 29, 2025
Op-ed

Putting power back in communities

The case for distributed energy resources
Kari Hyde
Report cover: Recruit, Train, Retain: Fostering low-carbon industries through regional workforce planning
Sustainable Workforce
May 28, 2025
Publication

Recruit, Train, Retain

Fostering low-carbon industries through regional workforce planning
Portrait of Megan Gordon
Sustainable Workforce
May 28, 2025
Media Release

How Canada can equip workers for a low-carbon future

Following Speech from the Throne, new report provides guidance to ensure Canadian workers access high-quality jobs in the growing clean energy sector 
Portrait of Megan Gordon
May 27, 2025
Media Release

Clean energy can help Canada build a strong economy, fight climate change: Throne speech

With goal of becoming “world’s leading energy superpower,” Canada must balance ambition with responsibility
Portrait of Chris Severson-Baker
Oil & Gas
May 22, 2025
Media Release

B.C. meets its methane emissions target two years early, while still growing oil and gas production

New Pembina report finds B.C. is showing leadership with strong methane regulations informed by accurate measurement
Portrait of Amanda Bryant
The front cover of the report, featuring the title and a picture of pipes at an oil and gas production site
Oil & Gas
May 22, 2025
Publication

Raising the Bar

How targets and measurement are crucial to leadership on oil and gas methane
Portrait of Amanda Bryant