
Kari Hyde is the manager of utility and demand-side management with the Pembina Institute's Buildings program, working from the Calgary office. Kari has more than 20 years of experience in the energy and utilities industry, bringing extensive knowledge of North American energy markets, both regulated and deregulated, and a background in design thinking and customer experience. Her focus lies in sustainable, affordable, people-centric solutions in managing programs and projects that advance demand-side management including distributed energy resource integration, demand response and energy efficiency within the province of Alberta.
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Buildings
August 19, 2025
Article
Alberta faces retrofit roadblocks
Most of the province’s 2050 building stock is already built — but systemic barriers are stalling the critical work of making them livable and resilient
Buildings
July 16, 2025
Media Release
A call for smarter, fairer electricity distribution
Albertans deserve the power to make energy choices that reduce costs and support a cleaner, more reliable future

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.

Buildings
May 29, 2025
Op-ed
Putting power back in communities
The case for distributed energy resources