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2010-2023

New Pathways MOU relies on more taxpayer dollars for carbon capture, proposes government support for oil production

The non-binding agreement with the Oil Sands Alliance confirms carbon capture project has shrunk by half

Portrait of Janetta McKenzie

Workers maintaining transmission lines

Remote Communities

Grid connection is making a big difference on diesel

Here’s what we’re learning as more remote communities connect to provincial grids

Unable to find a private company to back pipeline, governments resort to 90% taxpayer ownership

Today’s announcement breaks two promises that the federal and Alberta governments have repeatedly made to Canadians – that a pipeline would be privately financed and would be contingent on oilsands companies reducing their emissions

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Electricity, Oil & Gas

Greenlight Electricity Centre, and “tripling” of Canadian LNG exports, to further push up electricity prices for Albertans

Current policy in Alberta means new data centres will be powered with gas – leaving lower-cost options unexplored

Electricity, Oil & Gas, Remote Communities, Sustainable Workforce

Federal-B.C. deal recognizes clean energy, electrification central to economic strength

Commitment to explore national carbon credit framework could help all Canadians to electrify their lives

Portrait of Chris Severson-Baker

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Full year without private sector interest confirms new West Coast pipeline is political, not economic

Despite extraordinary efforts by both the federal and provincial governments to clear the way for a pipeline to move ahead, companies recognize the near-term reality of peaking global oil demand

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Federal retrofit program a win for affordability, climate

More energy efficient homes will help build a more affordable, secure Canada

Announcement of five priority intertie projects latest major step forward in building resilient, low-cost Canadian electricity system

Respective governments must keep up the momentum, and follow through with funding, convening, commitment to good-faith negotiations and regulatory assistance

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Alberta must remain part of Canada

A statement from our executive director

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Pembina Institute position on the importance of Alberta remaining in Canada

Founded and headquartered in Alberta, the Pembina Institute continues to work for a prosperous, climate-safe future for the people of this province, and for all Canadians

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Powering Up an Electrification Strategy for Canada

Pembina Institute recommendations on implementing Powering Canada Strong

Federal nuclear export vision has merit – but must not drive up energy bills for Canadians

Nuclear ambitions must be balanced with federal Electricity Strategy’s goal of quickly scaling up Canada’s domestic electricity capacity with affordable power

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Electrification is industrial strategy: It's time we see it that way

Buildings must play a bigger role as Canada’s electricity demand is set to surge

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