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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
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Cover for 'Case for investing in clean energy in remote communities;
Remote Communities
April 22, 2022
Publication

The case for investing in clean energy in remote communities

Recommendations on how to improve access to capital
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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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Solar installation in Behchoko with worker
Remote Communities
November 3, 2021
Article

Why we need fair prices for Indigenous-led renewable energy

Utilities and investors can support rates that account for the benefits of clean energy
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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
Portrait of Emily He
Cover of First Nation leadershipin BC
Remote Communities
August 11, 2021
Publication

First Nation leadership in British Columbia’s renewable energy future

Finding a path forward
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Remote Communities
August 11, 2021
Media Release

New report shows Indigenous clean energy projects are key to meeting B.C.’s climate targets

But British Columbia’s energy policies are a deterrent to advancing Indigenous-led renewables despite climate action mandate
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Cover of Reducing Emissions from Diesel Generators
Remote Communities
July 28, 2021
Publication

Reducing emissions from diesel generators in remote communities

How smart policy decisions can drive the transition to renewables
Portrait of Emily He
Cover of Diesel Subsidies Simplified
Remote Communities
June 28, 2021
Publication

Diesel Subsidies — Simplified, Part I

In remote communities, subsidies mask the true cost of using diesel fuel and impede the transition to clean energy systems
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Remote Communities
May 4, 2021
Media Release

Indigenous solar energy project brings jobs, reliable revenue stream to community in Alberta

Pembina Institute reacts to Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation’s investment in clean electricity
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Grid-tied solar installation
Remote Communities
May 4, 2021
Article

Better government policies will unlock the cash remote Indigenous communities need for clean energy

Innovative government funding policy and strategic private partnerships are essential to finance Indigenous-owned power generation
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