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2010-2023
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Electricity
September 17, 2021
Publication

Connecting provinces for clean electricity grids

Regional collaboration to unlock the power of hydro, wind and solar to decarbonize Canada’s economy
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Spire Landing, Passive House rental apartment building, under construction at Fraser Street and East 57th Avenue in Vancouver. July 6, 2018. Photo: Stephen Hui, Pembina Institute.
Equitable Transition
September 16, 2021
Article

To reach climate goals, we need to break down gender barriers

The Pembina Institute launches the Women in the Energy Transition program with a dialogue series on Sept. 29
Solar installation in Northern Alberta
Remote Communities
September 13, 2021
Article

When business-as-usual is a barrier to clean energy

In remote communities, utilities need to change to meet climate goals and consumer needs
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Parliament Hill, Ottawa
September 10, 2021
Article

Four essential elements in any federal climate plan

What’s needed for a safe climate – and what the parties promise to deliver. The differences are clear
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August 12, 2021
Media Release

New research assesses climate potential of blue hydrogen

Carbon intensity will vary widely based on upstream emissions, production, and rate of carbon capture
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August 12, 2021
Publication

Carbon intensity of blue hydrogen production

Accounting for technology and upstream emissions
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Oil & Gas
August 4, 2021
Publication

The case for raising ambition in curbing methane pollution

Higher federal and provincial targets on methane are within reach
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Remote Communities
July 28, 2021
Publication

Reducing emissions from diesel generators in remote communities

How smart policy decisions can drive the transition to renewables
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July 23, 2021
Article

Solid methodology key to trustworthy climate policy findings

Assessment included multiple stages of review by subject-matter experts
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July 23, 2021
Media Release

New research finds Canadian provinces and territories unprepared to deliver a safe climate

Assessment reveals serious shortfalls in policies, measures necessary to lower greenhouse gas emissions
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Table of indicators from All Hands on Deck report
July 23, 2021
Article

Are Canada’s provinces and territories ready to act on climate?

11 categories of climate action. 24 indicators. Not a single Canadian government fully prepared to deliver.
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July 22, 2021
Publication

All Hands on Deck

An assessment of provincial, territorial and federal readiness to deliver a safe climate
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July 15, 2021
Media Release

Heat waves fuel urgency to retrofit homes and buildings

Pembina Institute report finds building retrofits could create 200,000 jobs, generate $48 billion in economic development, and slash carbon emissions
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Electricity
July 14, 2021
Article

2021 is smashing records for Canadian renewable energy deals

Corporations are driving demand for solar and wind power in Alberta
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Buildings
July 14, 2021
Publication

Canada’s Renovation Wave

A plan for jobs and climate
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