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2010-2023
Electricity
October 3, 2024
Media Release

Modernizing electricity regulations in Ontario can address anticipated supply gap

New report proposes ways Ontario can meet its electricity needs without investing in new gas-fired electricity
various old Pembina Institute logos
Cover page of Optimizing Ontario report shows transmission lines crossing over lush green land
Electricity
October 3, 2024
Publication

Optimizing Ontario

Regulatory solutions to sustainably meet growing demand
various old Pembina Institute logos
Pincher Creek Wind Power
Electricity
October 2, 2024
Op-ed

As Alberta shows renewables the door, other jurisdictions are reaping the benefits

 Portrait of Chris Severson-Baker
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
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
Cover page of energy market restructuring submission
Electricity
August 9, 2024
Publication

Energy Market Restructuring

Pembina Institute comments and recommendations
Portrait of Jason Wang Portrait of Will Noel
Creating (Un)certainty for Renewable Projects: Review of the impact of Alberta's renewable energy moratorium one year later cover page
Electricity
August 2, 2024
Publication

Creating (Un)certainty for Renewable Projects

Review of the impact of Alberta's renewable energy moratorium one year later
Portrait of Will Noel Portrait of Jason Wang
Electricity
August 2, 2024
Media Release

Electricity from renewable projects cancelled since moratorium represents same amount of power used annually by all Alberta homes

Tomorrow marks one year since the Government of Alberta announced seven-month moratorium on renewable energy development
Portrait of Will Noel Portrait of Scott MacDougall
Men working with retrofit panels on a building construction site.
Buildings
July 16, 2024
Article

Launch of Canada's Green Buildings Strategy

An important step for achieving affordable, reliable, climate-safe homes
various old Pembina Institute logos
Cover page of report Forecast Matters for Grid Planning
Electricity
July 11, 2024
Publication

Forecasting matters for grid planning

Poor forecasting in AESO's 2024 Long-Term Outlook puts cost-effective grid at risk
Portrait of Will Noel Portrait of Jason Wang Portrait of Scott MacDougall
Cyclist riding the Trans Canada Trail bike path near Canmore, Alberta
Electricity
July 6, 2024
Op-ed

For the first time in more than 150 years, Alberta's electricity is coal free

Alberta's rapid phase-out of coal is an environmental success story
Portrait of Chris Severson-Baker