Emily He is the manager of the Renewables in Remote Communities program at the Pembina Institute. Her work focuses on unlocking opportunities for and addressing barriers to the clean energy transition in Canada’s remote communities.
With a background in engineering consulting, Emily has contributed to renewable energy and/or energy efficiency projects in over 25 countries, several in remote and northern climates. Her expertise ranges from performing prefeasibility studies to due diligence assessments for stand-alone and hybrid power systems (primarily solar PV, wind, waste-to-energy, and batteries).
Emily holds a bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering from the University of Waterloo. Outside of the office you can find Emily hiking, creating visual art, experiencing live music, and getting through her to-read list.
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Emily He's Research & Analysis
Clean energy in remote communities
An evening of stories and reflections from the past decade of remote clean energy development
Diesel Reduction Progress II
A cumulative review of remote clean energy deployment and diesel consumption from 2016-2025
Community ownership of renewable energy projects
Figuring out what ownership approach is best for your community