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2010-2023
Electricity
March 10, 2026
Media Release

Alberta’s electricity emissions plan overly reliant on “risky bets”; new data shows wind and solar still being held back

If the federal Clean Electricity Regulations are to be suspended in Alberta for the long term, MOU talks must result in credible alternate plan
Portrait of Will Noel
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Electricity
March 10, 2026
Publication

Path of Most Resistance

Can Alberta build a credible alternate plan to reduce electricity emissions?
Portrait of Will Noel
Goreway Power Station
Electricity
February 26, 2026
Article

Ontario faces risks in relying too much on gas power

Natural gas generation to grow to make up for nuclear refurbishment shutdowns
David Pickup
Wind turbines in Alberta
Electricity
January 28, 2026
Article

Canadian solar and wind project costs plummet

Renewables are now most affordable new generation, as costs are halved
David Pickup Portrait of Will Noel
Pickering Nuclear Generating Station
Electricity
December 5, 2025
Article

Ontario takes a risky bet on energy bills with too much emphasis on nuclear and gas

Adding more wind, solar and batteries to mix could lead to more affordable energy
David Pickup
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Electricity
November 19, 2025
Publication

Powering ON

Examining Ontario’s Integrated Energy Plan
David Pickup Gurprasad Gurumurthy various old Pembina Institute logos
Neptune WAVE ENERGY
Electricity, Oil & Gas, Remote Communities
March 23, 2022
Article

Three clean energy options that could help replace diesel

Hydrogen, small modular reactors and energy generated by the ocean are all under consideration in remote communities
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December 19, 2013
Article

Recognizing progress in Ontario’s new long-term energy plan

 Tim Weis 2025
December 2, 2013
Media Release

Pembina reacts to Ontario’s new long-term energy plan

Province wisely invests in conservation and takes cautious approach to nuclear
Tim Weis 2025 various old Pembina Institute logos
October 31, 2013
Op-ed

Making wise energy investments for Ontario

 Tim Weis 2025 various old Pembina Institute logos
September 10, 2013
Media Release

Green energy more affordable than nuclear

Ontario government urged to review nuclear commitments in upcoming energy plan
Tim Weis 2025 various old Pembina Institute logos
Electricity
September 10, 2013
Publication

Renewable is Doable

Affordable and flexible options for Ontario’s long-term energy plan
Tim Weis 2025 various old Pembina Institute logos
November 20, 2012
Article

Japan turns away from nuclear power and toward renewables

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