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2010-2023
Wind turbines and solar panel in open field
Electricity
April 28, 2023
Article

Budget 2023 shows federal commitment to clean electricity - what does that mean for the provinces?

Investments and tax credits can set provinces and territories on the path to net-zero grids by 2035
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Workers installing solar panels in Kuujjuaq Quebec
Remote Communities
April 26, 2023
Article

Budget 2023 and remote communities: more support needed

More support will help accelerate the clean energy transition in rural communities.
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Solar installation on roof of building in small community
Remote Communities
December 12, 2022
Article

More needed to meet GHG targets and decarbonize the NWT

Indigenous-driven projects, electric vehicles and heating need to be prioritized in the Energy Action Plan
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December 7, 2022
Media Release

NWT Energy Action Plan lacking Indigenous focus

GNWT should increase support for Indigenous led energy projects
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Cover of Independent Power Producer policy in Nunavut
Electricity, Remote Communities
October 31, 2022
Publication

Independent Power Producer policy in Nunavut

Nunavut IODI champion and Pembina Institute feedback
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briefing note cover
Electricity, Remote Communities
October 31, 2022
Publication

Recommendations on energy policy in the NWT

Briefing note to the Government of NWT
Portrait of Chris Severson-Baker various old Pembina Institute logos Portrait of Emily He
Cover of Recommendations on the forthcoming IPP Policy
Electricity, Remote Communities
October 19, 2022
Publication

Recommendations on the forthcoming IPP Policy

To be presented to the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut
Portrait of Chris Severson-Baker various old Pembina Institute logos
Electric vehicle charging station in the Yukon
Remote Communities, Transportation
August 30, 2022
Article

How remote communities should be included in the push to electrify transportation

Government funding and programs need to address the unique barriers remote communities face
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Renewables in Remote Communities 2022 Conference cover
Remote Communities
August 29, 2022
Publication

Renewables in Remote Communities 2022 Conference

Summary Report
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Home in remote community with diesel tanks
Remote Communities
July 20, 2022
Article

Remote communities transitioning to clean energy need better housing

Governments must prioritize energy efficiency to successfully reduce diesel dependency
Portrait of Emily He
Cover of Transforming the Utility Business Model
Remote Communities
April 8, 2022
Publication

Transforming the Utility Business Model

Options to improve services and opportunities for clean energy in remote communities
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Electricity, Remote Communities
March 30, 2022
Publication

2022-2025 Energy Action Plan Development

Pembina Institute comments and recommendations
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Neptune WAVE ENERGY
Electricity, Oil & Gas, Remote Communities
March 23, 2022
Article

Three clean energy options that could help replace diesel

Hydrogen, small modular reactors and energy generated by the ocean are all under consideration in remote communities
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Cover of recommendations to Nunavut to accelerate clean energy projects
Electricity, Remote Communities
February 10, 2022
Publication

Recommendations to the Government of Nunavut to accelerate clean energy projects

Improving policies to meet energy needs and climate goals
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Cover of report; image shows wind turbine construction in the North
Remote Communities
February 9, 2022
Publication

From diesel dependency to energy empowerment

Six energy service models that could fast-track climate action in remote communities
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