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August 13, 2026

Ontario’s new data centre playbook signals right priorities on future development

Transparent and thorough policies, as well as a full suite of power solutions, will be essential to keeping electricity rates and emissions low

Mounting trade pressures reinforce the need for connected Canadian grid

As trade uncertainty grows, premiers take an important step forward – but success will depend on sustained collaboration

n aerial view of a data center being constructed inside "Data Center Alley" in Ashburn.

Customer Energy, Electricity

Data centres, rising demand, and Alberta's energy bills

Alberta is seeking massive new electricity demand, but without the right policies, consumers could be left footing the bill through higher and more volatile energy prices

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

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Alberta’s decision to power new data centre with gas will drive up consumer costs

As other jurisdictions attract data centre investments powered by low-cost, clean electricity, Alberta chooses to lock-in more gas

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

The flag of Canada and flag of Alberta, with mountains

Alberta must remain part of Canada

A statement from our executive director

Portrait of Chris Severson-Baker

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

Latest Ontario electricity announcement again proves the shift to clean energy is market-driven

Wind and solar outcompeted gas on cost earlier this year, now batteries have done the same

Gurprasad Gurumurthy

Remote Communities

Advocates for some of Canada’s most remote communities gather in Ottawa to push for northern energy infrastructure

Continued progress on national diesel reduction and energy security in doubt unless federal programming is renewed

Transmission lines in a field

How investing in clean electricity protects Canada’s future

Why clean electricity is essential to Canada’s security, sovereignty, and long term prosperity

Row of houses beside a diesel fuel tank

Remote Communities

Clean energy is working in the North — so why is diesel demand still climbing?

Understanding the North's energy paradox and what we need to do to fix it

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