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Transportation
December 21, 2022
Media Release

Electric vehicle sales mandate critical to lowering emissions from transportation

Pembina Institute available for comment
Adam Thorn
Electric school bus
Transportation
October 21, 2022
Op-ed

B.C. needs to invest in electric school buses by default

Electric school buses offer a quick win with climate, health and economic benefits
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Electric vehicles charging
Transportation
October 12, 2022
Op-ed

When it comes to funding zero-emission vehicle infrastructure, it’s time for Canada to step on the gas

Achieving net-zero in transportation is possible, while also investing in the growth of a burgeoning industry
Adam Thorn
August 31, 2022
Media Release

Canada needs to deliver on its promise of a sales mandate for zero-emission vehicles

Once again California leads the way, mandating that all new car sales be zero-emission by 2035
Adam Thorn
Electric car and parking spot
Transportation
August 31, 2022
Op-ed

Eligibility for Canada’s EV incentives should be income-based

Sharpening the focus of purchase incentives to ensure the broadest public benefit
Adam Thorn
Electric vehicle charging station in the Yukon
Remote Communities, Transportation
August 30, 2022
Article

How remote communities should be included in the push to electrify transportation

Government funding and programs need to address the unique barriers remote communities face
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Electric buses and solar installation in Montgomery
Transportation
August 29, 2022
Article

A plug-and-play option for a county’s transit needs

#ZEV-life: Stories from fleets making the switch
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July 26, 2022
Media Release

Government of Canada releases draft Clean Electricity Regulations

Pembina Institute available for comment on draft framework
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Electricity
July 26, 2022
Publication

Achieving a Net-Zero Canadian Electricity Grid by 2035

Principles, benefits, pathways
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Cover of response to AESO Net-Zero Emissions Pathways Report
Electricity
July 20, 2022
Publication

Pembina Institute response to AESO Net-Zero Emissions Pathways Report

Moving forward the collective dialogue on net-zero electricity in Alberta
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Cover of Electric School Buses
Transportation
July 18, 2022
Publication

Electric School Buses

The benefits to British Columbians and options for accelerating the transition
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June 29, 2022
Media Release

New regulations will bring down emissions from fuel

Clean Fuel Regulations adds urgency to implementing a sales mandate for zero-emission vehicles
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Buildings
May 25, 2022
Publication

Actions Needed to Electrify British Columbia’s Buildings

CleanBC’s plan for the building sector is a promising start to a clean energy future
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#ZEV-life: IKEA fleet
Transportation
May 25, 2022
Article

Flat-packing and ZEVs: IKEA helps consumers make low-GHG choices 

#ZEV-life: Stories from fleets making the switch
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Cover of Incentives for MHDV Program
Transportation
May 16, 2022
Publication

Incentives for Medium- and Heavy-Duty Zero-Emission Vehicles Program

Pembina Institute comments and recommendations
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