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2010-2023
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Buildings
July 22, 2025
Op-ed

The nation-building initiative of retrofitting Canada's buildings

Simply speeding up approvals for a few infrastructure projects does not build us a new Canada.
Portrait of Chris Severson-Baker Portrait of Monica Curtis
An electric FedEx delivery truck parked at the curb on a Toronto street as pedestrians walk by
Transportation
July 22, 2025
Article

Ontario is ready for electric trucks

With the right policies, the province can lead on clean, cost-saving freight solutions
Chandan Bhardwaj Portrait of Lejla Latifović
A close up of a technician holding a hard hat
Equitable Transition
June 30, 2025
Article

We need workers to “build, baby, build”

Nation-building projects require a forward-looking workforce policy
Portrait of Megan Gordon Staff no photo
A well site in Alberta, in a rural setting with fields in the background
Oil & Gas
June 26, 2025
Op-ed

In 2025, what is an energy superpower?

Canadian decision-makers must look at global trends and make a call
Portrait of Janetta McKenzie
Buildings
June 24, 2025
Op-ed

Canadian competitiveness is on the line

As Canada’s new government looks to expand trade beyond the United States, carbon must stay top of mind.
Kari Hyde
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Construction site in Downtown Toronto directing traffic around the site
Buildings
June 19, 2025
Article

Bridging the education gaps around lower-carbon concrete in Canada

Familiarity on lower-carbon concrete products leads to broader use at a key moment
various old Pembina Institute logos
A truck in an oilsands mine in Alberta
Oil & Gas
June 17, 2025
Article

Grand bargains and perilous pitfalls

Before any new pipeline is seriously discussed, Alberta’s recent emissions claims should be put into context
Portrait of Janetta McKenzie
Building retrofit worker
Buildings
June 9, 2025
Op-ed

Canada’s retrofit momentum hinges on more than just heat pumps

 Portrait of Jessica McIlroy various old Pembina Institute logos
Solar panels on a field at dusk in Innisfail, AB.
Electricity
June 2, 2025
Op-ed

Alberta’s renewables sector is down, but let’s not count it out

Other provinces are making electricity grids that are resilient, flexible and fit for the next century
Portrait of Will Noel Portrait of Jason Wang
Buildings
May 29, 2025
Op-ed

Putting power back in communities

The case for distributed energy resources
Kari Hyde
Natural gas well pad in B.C.
Oil & Gas
May 22, 2025
Article

B.C. meets its methane emissions target early

The province is showing what can be achieved with strong regulations informed by accurate measurements
Portrait of Amanda Bryant
Carbon Catalyst Deep Sky Innisfail
Carbon Removal
May 8, 2025
Article

Carbon dioxide removal economic benefits will go to the open-minded

Carbon Catalyst audience hears from developer-community partners on how to make it work
Hanneke head shot
Service staff checking air source heat pump
Buildings
May 7, 2025
Article

B.C.’s building electrification sector needs clarity and consistency to meet climate targets

B.C. lacks the resourcing and incentives needed to ensure safe, affordable homes, industry survey finds
Portrait of Raidin Blue Portrait of Jessica McIlroy