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Worker at a green building site
Sustainable Workforce
December 14, 2023
Article

The Sustainable Jobs Blueprint positions workers to lead in clean energy economy

Part II of the Pembina Institute and Canadian Labour Congress’s blueprint series provides worker-informed solutions for the energy transition
Portrait of Megan Gordon
December 13, 2023
Media Release

Pembina Institute reacts to conclusion of COP28 in Dubai

Final agreement highlights first global commitments to transition away from fossil fuels and triple renewable energy capacity by 2030
Portrait of Chris Severson-Baker
Oilsands operation in Fort McMurray
Oil & Gas
December 7, 2023
Op-ed

Federal oil and gas emissions cap shines harsh spotlight on Alberta’s lack of action

Cap addresses a competitive weakness of Canada’s high-carbon oil
Portrait of Janetta McKenzie
New cars in lot
Transportation
December 7, 2023
Op-ed

Canada can’t hit its net-zero goals without phasing out gas-guzzling vehicles

Why did our delegates show up at COP28 without a final plan for getting us off fossil fuel-burning cars?
Adam Thorn
Oil & Gas
December 6, 2023
Media Release

Federal cap on oil and gas emissions is responsible and realistic—Pembina Institute

Cap completely in line with aspirational statements already made by oilsands companies and the Government of Alberta
Portrait of Janetta McKenzie
Road through a new growth forest with a burnt forest in the distance
November 30, 2023
Article

Canada needs to commit to ambitious climate action at COP28

As we continue to break environmental thresholds, this year's COP needs to address reducing global emissions and tripling renewable energy capacity
Portrait of Chris Severson-Baker
Electricity
November 27, 2023
Media Release

Pembina reacts to Alberta Government’s threat to block progress on clean electricity

Challenge to the federal government’s draft Clean Electricity Regulations
Portrait of Chris Severson-Baker
Semitrucks and passenger vehicles on the highway in Canada
Transportation
November 23, 2023
Op-ed

Ambitious, staggered sales mandates a key to meeting zero-emission MHDV targets

Recommendation tops a set of policies Canada needs to steer the MHDV transition
Adam Thorn
Energy Policy Simulator banner with night shot of Parliament Hill
November 21, 2023
Article

How to get to net-zero by 2050

Pembina Institute uses Energy Policy Simulator to show one effective pathway
various old Pembina Institute logos
November 17, 2023
Publication

Green Budget Coalition

Recommendations for Budget 2024
Portrait of Jessica McIlroy Portrait of Jason Wang various old Pembina Institute logos various old Pembina Institute logos Staff no photo Adam Thorn
House of Commons
Sustainable Workforce
November 17, 2023
Article

ENGOs propose amendments to Sustainable Jobs Act

Climate organizations recommend changes to strengthen Bill C-50 in light of unnecessary delays at Canada’s Standing Committee on Natural Resources
various old Pembina Institute logos
Apartment buildings under construction
Buildings
November 15, 2023
Article

“Affordable housing” isn’t affordable unless it’s energy efficient

As governments across Canada commit to building thousands of new homes, they also must commit to ensuring that housing is affordable to heat and cool
various old Pembina Institute logos
Cover of The Role of Carbon Dioxide Removal on Canada's Path to Net-Zero with image of panel members
Carbon Removal
November 9, 2023
Publication

The Role of Carbon Dioxide Removal on Canada's Path to Net-Zero

Alberta Climate Summit Panel summary
various old Pembina Institute logos
Cover of Pembina's submission to draft Clean Electricity Regulations technical backgrounder
Electricity
November 2, 2023
Publication

Modelled aspects of the Alberta electricity system

Peaking capacity, supply adequacy and simple cycle gas plant operations
Portrait of Will Noel various old Pembina Institute logos various old Pembina Institute logos
Cover of Pembina's submission to draft Clean Electricity Regulations
Electricity
November 2, 2023
Publication

Pembina Institute response to draft Clean Electricity Regulations

Submitted to Environment and Climate Change Canada
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