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Electricity
November 26, 2021
Media Release

Pembina Institute applauds federal government’s decision to shut down coal in New Brunswick

Canada now fully on track for 2030 coal phase-out
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Oil sands mine site. Piles of dirt in a pit dug into the ground with excavators on site.
Electricity, Oil & Gas
November 15, 2021
Article

COP26 is over. What’s next? (Hint: rapid change for Alberta)

Back in Edmonton, Simon Dyer maps out priorities to meet climate commitments made in Glasgow
Portrait of Simon Dyer
Transmission lines in front of a boreal forest backdrop. Photo by Stephen Hui.
Electricity
November 9, 2021
Op-ed

No better time to invest in an electric future

An interconnected net-zero grid optimizes Canada’s energy strengths beyond provincial borders
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Electricity
October 19, 2021
Publication

From Coal to Clean

Canada’s progress toward phasing out coal power
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Cover of Connecting provinces for clean power grids
Electricity
September 17, 2021
Publication

Connecting provinces for clean electricity grids

Regional collaboration to unlock the power of hydro, wind and solar to decarbonize Canada’s economy
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Cover of BC Hydro submission
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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Closeup of solar panels
Electricity
July 14, 2021
Article

2021 is smashing records for Canadian renewable energy deals

Corporations are driving demand for solar and wind power in Alberta
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Aerial view of the Town of Innisfail's 25-megawatt solar farm, located just off of highway 54
Electricity
June 11, 2021
Article

Local leadership brings big renewable energy opportunities to Alberta town

How the Innisfail town council kickstarted a conversation, creating a chain reaction of innovative and profitable projects
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Case study
Buildings, Electricity
December 1, 2020
Publication

Solar panels boost business case for electrifying multi-unit low-rise housing

Case study
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map of wind and solar energy distributed across canada
Electricity
October 29, 2020
Article

Unlocking renewables will unlock jobs in Alberta

Significant economic development opportunities to be tapped by enabling renewable energy options
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Electricity, Oil & Gas
September 21, 2020
Media Release

Weaker industrial emissions pricing undermines climate targets, future competitive position

Pembina Institute reacts to federal approval of Ontario, New Brunswick output-based pricing systems
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workers installing solar panels on house roof
Electricity
August 26, 2020
Article

Helping Canadian communities rebuild stronger economies with renewables

Renewable electricity generation will drive economic growth
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cover of Clean Energy Opportunities with solar installations
Electricity
August 26, 2020
Publication

Clean Energy Opportunities for Alberta Municipalities

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first page of Renewable energy fact sheet
Electricity
August 26, 2020
Publication

Renewable energy — what you need to know

FAQs
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Electricity
July 28, 2020
Media Release

Major solar project good news for renewable energy, Alberta

BRC-Canada founding members RBC, Bullfrog Power and BluEarth Renewables join forces for solar development
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