Research & Analysis

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2010-2023
Remote Communities
February 13, 2019
Media Release

Off-Diesel Initiative will bring new energy opportunities to remote and Indigenous communities

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February 7, 2019
Media Release

$3.3m grant for Fort Chipewyan will lead to Canada’s biggest remote solar project

Pembina Institute reacts to the Government of Alberta’s investment to reduce Fort Chipewyan’s reliance on imported diesel for electric power
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Remote Communities
January 28, 2019
Article

Remote communities meet renewable energy solutions

Challenges and opportunities for hybrid microgrids
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Remote Communities
January 15, 2019
Article

Diesel, renewables, and the future of Canada’s remote communities

Introduction to microgrids
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December 17, 2018
Media Release

Alberta’s REP auction: Smart policy delivers good news

Pembina Institute reacts to Renewable Electricity Program announcement
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Remote Communities
December 12, 2018
Article

Indigenous clean energy shift must be built on trust and respect

Improving relationships key to ending diesel dependence in remote communities
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Remote Communities
October 25, 2018
Publication

Renewable Energy Partnerships and Project Economics

Research supporting Indigenous–utility partnerships and power purchase agreements
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Remote Communities
July 16, 2018
Publication

Renewables in Remote Communities

2017 Conference Proceedings
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February 6, 2018
Media Release

Alberta advantage to boost renewables and focus on Indigenous communities

Pembina Institute reacts to Government of Canada funding for clean energy in rural and remote communities
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Remote Communities
December 18, 2017
Article

Reflections on the 2017 Renewables in Remote Communities conference

Increasing the Human and Financial Capacity of Renewable Energy Systems in Remote Indigenous Communities
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May 19, 2017
Publication

The Right to a Healthy Environment

Documenting the need for environmental rights in Canada
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March 30, 2017
Article

Reconciliation and Budget 2017: unlocking support for Indigenous communities’ transition to clean energy

Last week’s federal budget provides solid direction for Indigenous communities to lead their own clean energy transition
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Remote Communities
February 24, 2017
Article

Unlocking clean energy opportunities for Indigenous communities

Federal funding will help communities develop renewable energy projects and transition off diesel
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October 11, 2016
Media Release

First Nations take first step towards Alberta’s 30/30 renewable energy target

Pembina Institute reacts to Indigenous energy efficiency and renewable energy pilot program announced by Alberta government
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Remote Communities
September 29, 2016
Publication

Power purchase policies for remote Indigenous communities in Canada

Research on government policies to support renewable energy projects
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