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2010-2023

electricity transmission in rainy valley on vancouver island bc

Buildings, Electricity, Transportation

In this uncertain time, is B.C. putting our best tool - CleanBC - back on the shelf?

CleanBC was once viewed as a shining example of climate and economic planning, but there's been no formal response to an independent review report and no real climate measures in the 2026 budget

Portrait of Jessica McIlroy

Diesel Reduction Progress II

Remote Communities

Diesel Reduction Progress II

A cumulative review of remote clean energy deployment and diesel consumption from 2016-2025

Portrait of Emily He

Electricity, Oil & Gas, Sustainable Workforce

Federal economic update fails to advance clean energy as key to long-term resilience

Mini-budget confirms “clean, affordable, dependable electricity” as “central to long‑term economic strength,” but lacks action

Nuclear panel results don’t change urgent need for more wind and solar in Alberta

Alberta's pursuit of reliable, affordable grid won’t be achieved through potential nuclear projects alone

The first page of the letter

Carbon Removal, Electricity, Oil & Gas, Sustainable Workforce

Pembina Institute urges PM Carney to deliver serious Canadian climate policy

Stalled talks with Alberta remain critical to slowing climate change and speeding economic growth

Portrait of Chris Severson-Baker

Electricity, Oil & Gas

New emissions inventory underscores importance of overdue Alberta MOU talks

Canada’s emissions fell 10% over two decades, while Alberta’s rose 4%, driven by under-regulated oilsands pollution

New wind and solar projects outcompete all other electricity options in Ontario energy auction

Huge drop in wind, solar costs in last decade make them competitive with natural gas

Gurprasad Gurumurthy

Canada’s energy future hinges on an amped-up electricity system

Wind, solar and transmission must grow to meet increased demand

An electricity plant in winter with snow on the ground. There is steam coming out of the power station chimney

What’s the point of the Clean Electricity Regulations?

As MOU negotiations continue, a look at why industrial carbon pricing alone won’t be enough to build a low-carbon grid in Alberta

Electricity, Oil & Gas

Delayed Alberta-Ottawa MOU talks frustrate investment, slow job creation, hamper economic growth

Provincial foot-dragging on methane, carbon pricing, and clean electricity leaves pipelines, Pathways, and $40B of industrial projects in doubt

Portrait of Chris Severson-Baker

Electricity, Oil & Gas

$40 billion of potential investment riding on Alberta MOU deadline

New Pembina Institute analysis quantifies some of the potential projects impacted by delays to key policies

A graphic card with the name of the publication

Electricity, Oil & Gas

$40 billion in low-carbon projects at stake in Alberta-federal MOU

Infographic and technical backgrounder

Portrait of Janetta McKenzie

Portrait of Will Noel

Transmission lines between trees under a setting sun

This Team Canada approach to electricity will help build the economy we need

March 2026 letter Minister Glubish

Letter to Minister Nate Glubish on renewable energy and transmission in Alberta

Electricity transmission lines interior B.C.

Why Alberta is right to seek stronger electricity interties with its neighbours

Breaking down Minister Neudorf’s recent comments

Portrait of Will Noel

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