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Electricity, Oil & Gas
July 2, 2026
Media Release

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
David Pickup
June 25, 2026
Media Release

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
Portrait of Chris Severson-Baker
Oil & Gas
June 17, 2026
Media Release

Canada’s LNG exports face a global energy market in rapid transition

Looming oversupply and accelerating deployment of low-cost renewables weakens business case for new projects
Ian Sanderson
Report cover of The LNG Gamble featuring an LNG carrier ship
Oil & Gas
June 17, 2026
Publication

The LNG Gamble

Separating hype from evidence
Ian Sanderson
Construction worker standing in front of solar panels and wind turbine
Sustainable Workforce
June 16, 2026
Op-ed

Is Canada spending $6 billion on yesterday's workforce?

In the construction and building skilled trades alone, the transition to a net-zero economy could support 350,000 ongoing jobs in Canada between now and 2050.
Portrait of Chris Severson-Baker Portrait of Megan Gordon
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Electric car charging at recharging station in the street under green trees in summertime
Transportation
May 22, 2026
Article

Canada risks being left behind if it fails to align with the global auto market

Policy certainty will determine whether Canada attracts future auto investment
Taylor Walker
Budget Submission 2026 cover
Buildings, Customer Energy, Electricity, Oil & Gas, Remote Communities, Sustainable Workforce
May 22, 2026
Publication

Budget Recommendations 2026

Written submission in advance of the upcoming federal budget
Portrait of Jessica McIlroy
Close up of electric vehicle plugged into charger
Transportation
May 14, 2026
Article

Canada’s charging network depends on investor confidence in EV adoption

Strong vehicle emission limits will determine how quickly it is built
Chandan Bhardwaj Portrait of Lejla Latifović
Carbon Removal, Oil & Gas
May 5, 2026
Media Release

Fact check: Oil Sands Alliance statement misrepresents both investment and emissions record

Capital spending dropped following 2014 price crash, emissions intensity flat and absolute emissions rising
Portrait of Janetta McKenzie
electricity transmission in rainy valley on vancouver island bc
Buildings, Electricity, Transportation
April 30, 2026
Op-ed

In this uncertain time, is B.C. putting our best tool - CleanBC - back on the shelf?

CleanBC was once viewed as a shining example of climate and economic planning, but there's been no formal response to an independent review report and no real climate measures in the 2026 budget
Portrait of Jessica McIlroy
Oil & Gas
April 30, 2026
Media Release

Fossil fuel production, economic growth are compatible with 2050 net-zero goal, CER report indicates

New modelling challenges popular assumption that climate action comes at cost of economic performance
Ian Sanderson
Rethinking Canada’s Energy Future cover
Oil & Gas
April 30, 2026
Publication

Rethinking Canada’s Energy Future

Canada’s Energy Future 2026 shows good policy can support economic prosperity and reduce emissions
Ian Sanderson
Electricity, Oil & Gas, Sustainable Workforce
April 28, 2026
Media Release

Federal economic update fails to advance clean energy as key to long-term resilience

Mini-budget confirms “clean, affordable, dependable electricity” as “central to long‑term economic strength,” but lacks action