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Oil & Gas
March 21, 2022
Publication

Decarbonizing Canada’s oil and gas supply

Cutting the sector’s emissions by 2030 is key to reaching net-zero by 2050
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Buildings, Equitable Transition
December 8, 2021
Publication

Growth in B.C.’s green building sector spurs job creation

Increased investments will help accelerate a clean energy economy
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December 7, 2021
Media Release

New report shows B.C. can lead on EV battery recycling

As demand for electric vehicles accelerates, opportunities for B.C. to reduce its carbon footprint while growing the economy increase as well
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Transportation
December 7, 2021
Publication

Closing the Loop

B.C.’s role in recycling battery metals and minerals to power the electric vehicle revolution
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November 9, 2021
Article

Join us as we unpack B.C.’s updated climate plan

What’s included and what’s still needed to reduce carbon pollution
November 1, 2021
Media Release

Report identifies policies, technologies to decarbonize heavy trucks

As freight emissions rise, Pembina Institute assesses options for difficult sector
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Transportation
November 1, 2021
Publication

How to Lighten the Climate Load

Technology and policy options to decarbonize B.C.’s heaviest trucks
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October 25, 2021
Media Release

B.C. climate plan closes gap on 2030 target, unclear on role of gas

Pembina Institute applauds strong policy measures while calling on province to plan for decline in gas
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B.C. legislature
October 20, 2021
Op-ed

B.C. needs clear vision for energy future

Highly anticipated updated climate plan is make-or-break moment for climate success
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October 19, 2021
Media Release

Investment to capture landfill gas a welcomed ‘made-in-B.C.’ climate solution

Renewable gas is a limited resource that should have targeted uses where electric options aren’t available
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Electricity
August 28, 2021
Publication

Aligning electricity planning with B.C.’s climate and social goals

Recommendations to BC Hydro on the Draft Integrated Resource Plan
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August 19, 2021
Publication

Metro Vancouver 2021 Clean Air Plan: for Climate and Health

Pembina Institute comments and recommendations
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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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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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