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Buildings
September 24, 2024
Media Release

New retrofit program set to accelerate sustainable buildings in Alberta

The Pembina Institute joins Alberta Ecotrust in launching groundbreaking retrofit program
various old Pembina Institute logos
Buildings
September 17, 2024
Media Release

BC Hydro MURBs Retrofit Program launches whole building offer for 11,000 buildings

Centered around electrification and energy efficiency, this program will help British Columbians save on energy bills
Kari Hyde
A Clean, Resilient Future - cover image
Buildings, Electricity, Equitable Transition, Oil & Gas, Remote Communities, Transportation
September 12, 2024
Publication

A Clean, Resilient Future

Recommendations for advancing British Columbia's net-zero energy economy
Portrait of Jessica McIlroy various old Pembina Institute logos
Buildings, Electricity, Equitable Transition, Oil & Gas, Remote Communities, Transportation
September 12, 2024
Media Release

Launch of report, “A Clean, Resilient Future,” ahead of B.C. election

Recommendations for Advancing British Columbia’s Net-Zero Energy Economy
Portrait of Chris Severson-Baker Portrait of Jessica McIlroy
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
Hongyu Xiao
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
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
Icon of an electric vehicle displayed on ground of a parking spot
Buildings, Electricity, Transportation
August 23, 2024
Op-ed

If we want more people driving electric, Ontario should make new buildings EV-ready

Canada must ready its domestic markets for the shift to zero-emission vehicles
Adam Thorn
Smoke over downtown Edmonton
Buildings
August 22, 2024
Article

Protecting Albertans from wildfire smoke

Cross-sector planning needed to protect building occupant health during wildfire events
Portrait of Raidin Blue
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
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.
Hongyu Xiao
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
Vancouver City Hall
Buildings
July 25, 2024
Article

Vancouver council's natural gas amendment jeopardizes affordable, climate-resilient buildings

Returning to gas is a step backward in decarbonization
various old Pembina Institute logos
man using cargo van to deliver package
Transportation
July 24, 2024
Article

Going the distance

New project highlights the importance of an equitable transition to fleet electrification
various old Pembina Institute logos
electric trucks lined up at a charging station
Transportation
July 18, 2024
Article

Charging solutions for electric fleets

Experts offer key insights on navigating the roadblocks to infrastructure
Chandan Bhardwaj