Bora Plumptre is a senior analyst in the federal policy program of the Pembina Institute, Canada’s leading clean energy think tank. He conducts research to support clean energy advocacy at the national level, with a special emphasis on policy to ensure a cleaner fuel supply in the transportation and electricity sectors. His professional past includes time as an opposition staffer on Parliament Hill, as a research assistant with the Smart Prosperity Institute (formerly Sustainable Prosperity), and as a project consultant for The Natural Step Canada. He has also co-authored academic work in Case Studies on Transport Policy and the Journal of Canadian Studies. Currently, Bora serves as the Pembina Institute's lead spokesperson on Canada's incoming federal clean fuel standard.
Bora earned a joint honours degree in philosophy and history from McGill University, where he also completed the musical applications of technology program at the Schulich School of Music. While in Montreal, he interned with the Canadian Centre for Architecture and the Jeanne Sauvé Foundation. Bora also holds an M.Sc. in Environmental Sustainability from the University of Ottawa, where he worked as a research assistant to analyze the environmental and fiscal effectiveness of Canada’s 2006 public transit tax credit. Bora likes running long-distance, sourdough crusty, and books well-bound.
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Bora Plumptre's Recent Publications
Canada’s National Inventory Report shows a plateau in carbon pollution. That’s not good enough To reach a more ambitious 2030 target, stronger policies and provincial commitments are essential
BlogAs nations ratchet up ambition to align with what science requires in advance of COP26, it’s imperative that Canada generate the momentum to escape a perpetual plateau in carbon pollution. The latest National Inventory Report on Canada’s carbon emissions makes it clear much more needs to be done.
Clean Fuel Standard will help Canada achieve net-zero by 2050 With a growing clean fuel industry and increasing costs of climate change, delay is not an option
BlogThe Clean Fuel Standard will introduce a broad set of incentives to accelerate Canada’s transition to clean-burning liquid fuels and electric mobility. The policy is a critical measure for reaching this country’s climate goals, especially when paired with a price on carbon pollution. It will drive job creation while improving Canada’s competitive advantage as countries and companies around the world accelerate efforts to decarbonize.
National emissions numbers underscore need to invest in clean economy What the newest National Inventory Report tells us about Canada’s growing carbon emissions
BlogThe NIR carbon emissions numbers serve as a stark reminder of the need to prioritize post-pandemic economic rebuilding efforts around measures and investments that will help decarbonize our economy and allow us to emerge with greater resilience.
Comments on the Clean Fuel Standard Proposed Regulatory Approach Pembina Institute and Clean Energy Canada submission to Environment and Climate Change Canada
PublicationClean Energy Canada and the Pembina Institute comment on the federal government’s Clean Fuel Standard Proposed Regulatory Approach. In addition to specifying the regultatory design choices we support, we also identify areas of concern, and offer comments and recommendations.
Canada’s clean fuel standard is exactly the kind of climate action we need It's a measured and orderly approach to a necessary energy transition
BlogCanada’s clean fuel standard should be celebrated as a measured and orderly approach to a necessary energy transition.
