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Freight transportation manager and female truck driver going through checklist on parking lot
Sustainable Workforce
October 7, 2024
Publication

Letter to Minister Randy Boissonnault on a modern, inclusive labour market for 21st century

Canada needs a jobs plan to capitalize on the workforce, economic, and environmental benefits that come with the shift to a low-carbon economy
Portrait of Chris Severson-Baker
Pincher Creek Wind Power
Electricity
October 2, 2024
Op-ed

As Alberta shows renewables the door, other jurisdictions are reaping the benefits

 Portrait of Chris Severson-Baker
Edmonton highrise retrofit
Buildings
October 1, 2024
Article

The key to decarbonization? Invest in existing buildings

Canada is tackling housing and affordability while keeping emissions stable, but bringing existing buildings up to snuff is the hard part
various old Pembina Institute logos
Cover page of submission to the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada
Electricity
September 27, 2024
Publication

Assessing Fossil Fuel-fired Electricity

Pembina Institute comments and recommendations
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
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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
The front page of the submission, including the title and author names
Oil & Gas
August 31, 2024
Publication

Renewing Saskatchewan’s Methane Equivalency Agreement

Joint comments and recommendations submitted to Environment and Climate Change Canada
Portrait of Amanda Bryant
The front cover of the submission, with the logos of all contributing organisations
Oil & Gas
August 31, 2024
Publication

Renewing British Columbia’s Methane Equivalency Agreement

Joint comments and recommendations submitted to Environment and Climate Change Canada
Portrait of Amanda Bryant
Multi-unit apartment building undergoing external retrofits
Buildings
August 29, 2024
Article

Split incentive or common ground?

Rethinking tenant and building owner perspectives on deep retrofits for equitable climate solutions
Ceileigh McAllister various old Pembina Institute logos
Purolator cargo bike in front of mini hub service window for last-mile parcel deliveries
Transportation
August 21, 2024
Article

The sustainable city

#ZEV-life: Canada’s largest municipality leans into e-mobility
various old Pembina Institute logos
Cover of Finance Canada submission
Transportation
August 15, 2024
Publication

Building a competitive EV industry in Canada

Submission to Finance Canada Consultation
Portrait of Monica Curtis
A worker at an oil and gas site recording information on an electronic device
Oil & Gas
August 14, 2024
Article

Let’s get smarter about methane: the vital role of Canada’s Methane Centre of Excellence

A well-designed centre could help move Canada to more accurate, measurement-informed emissions accounting
Portrait of Amanda Bryant
A shipping container truck transporting a CP container
Transportation
August 14, 2024
Op-ed

The problem with low-carbon fuels for road freight

Alternative fuels may diminish the climate impact of Canada’s cargo trucks and vans, but they won’t get us to net zero.
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Pembina Institute staff tour Shell Jackpine oilsands mine
Sustainable Workforce
July 31, 2024
Article

Bridging the gender gap to net-zero

Equity in the energy transition
Portrait of Margret Nellissery
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