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Cover of Building One Canadian Economy report
Buildings
December 12, 2025
Publication

Building One Canadian Economy

Accelerating adoption of lower-carbon concrete in Ontario and Alberta
Kari Hyde Ceileigh McAllister Mercer Pommer
Buildings
December 12, 2025
Media Release

Lower-carbon concrete can drive prosperity and long-term investment

Concrete standards, procurement and workforce readiness can help build “one Canadian economy”
Kari Hyde Ceileigh McAllister Mercer Pommer
Installing insulation in attic for a retrofit
Buildings
December 9, 2025
Op-ed

Beyond Boom and Bust

A third way to transform Canada’s retrofit industry
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Family leaving home using smart home automation
Buildings, Equitable Transition, Transportation
November 20, 2025
Article

Climate as a lever to deliver on emerging Canadian priorities

Climate action is the answer to Canadians’ most pressing concerns
Laura headshot Portrait of Sarah Snowdon
Buildings, Electricity, Equitable Transition, Oil & Gas, Remote Communities, Transportation
November 13, 2025
Media Release

New major projects have potential to be “climate competitive”

Federal policy consistency key to achieving economic, climate goals
Portrait of Chris Severson-Baker
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Calgary residential area flood
Buildings
November 12, 2025
Article

How governments and insurers can help lower soaring home insurance costs

Resilient retrofits can make homes more affordable — but only if we recognize their true value
Portrait of Raidin Blue
Buildings, Carbon Removal, Electricity, Equitable Transition, Oil & Gas, Remote Communities, Transportation
November 4, 2025
Media Release

Budget 2025 sets stage for climate-competitive Canada

Actions that grow and support clean sectors most likely to result in lasting economic, security, climate and affordability benefits
Portrait of Chris Severson-Baker
Buildings, Electricity
October 20, 2025
Media Release

Pembina Institute welcomes Alberta's intention to advance demand-side management, electricity interties

Both measures will enable grid reliability and flexibility, lowering costs for utilities and customers
Portrait of Chris Severson-Baker
Buildings
October 15, 2025
Media Release

Empowering customers in Alberta’s energy system can unlock billions in benefits

DSM can keep the province competitive, lower utility bills, and create high-quality local jobs
Kari Hyde Ceileigh McAllister
Image of Beyond the Meter report cover
Buildings
October 15, 2025
Publication

Beyond the Meter

Harnessing demand-side management to power Alberta's energy future
Kari Hyde Ceileigh McAllister
A modern smart home roof with dark solar panels at sunset
Buildings
October 1, 2025
Article

From efficiency to empowerment

Building on demand-side management to unlock the full value of distributed energy resources
Kari Hyde
Tennyson apartments exterior
Buildings
September 25, 2025
Article

Champions bring success

The transformation of Tennyson Apartments proves that deep retrofits are good business in Alberta
Portrait of Raidin Blue
Green Budget Coalition 2025 cover
Buildings, Electricity, Equitable Transition, Oil & Gas, Remote Communities, Transportation
September 18, 2025
Publication

Green Budget Coalition 2025

Recommendations for Budget 2025 and Budget 2026
Portrait of Jessica McIlroy Gurprasad Gurumurthy Adam Thorn Portrait of Janetta McKenzie Portrait of Megan Gordon