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Home Energy Justice Forum Presented by Ecotrust Canada

Apr. 12, 2023 - Vancouver, BC
workshop - Public event Rising energy costs, poor energy efficiency in homes, and a changing climate are having profound impacts on British Columbians’ health and safety. These issues are hitting lower-income households the hardest. Pembina Institute buildings director Betsy Agar will be part of the featured panel examining energy insecurity in B.C. at the Home Energy Justice Forum in Vancouver.

Retrofit Canada Conference What market transformation is required to scale up the retrofit sector across Canada?

Jun. 13, 2023 to Jun. 14, 2023 - Montreal, QC
conference - Public event With a number of important nationwide policy and regulation updates for existing buildings on the horizon, the 3rd annual Retrofit Canada Conference will bring together the key stakeholders - non-profits, private firms, civil society, municipalities, provinces and territories, and Indigenous organizations and groups - from the country's retrofit sector to discuss what is needed to transform this market. Pembina Institute buildings director Betsy Agar will be an expert speaker.

Past Events

Navigating Energy Transitions: IISD webinar The implications of 1.5°C scenarios for Canada’s Paris-aligned energy transitions

Feb. 1, 2023 -
webinar - Public event This webinar will unpack key findings from IISD’s report, outlining barriers to energy transitions, and highlight solutions to overcome such challenges. Additionally, it will provide Canadian policy-makers and financial institutions with information on how they can navigate the current energy crisis, while maintaining ambition to limit warming to 1.5°C. Jan Gorski, Director of the Pembina Institute's oil and gas program, joins the expert panel.

10th Anniversary unGALA 2023 SOLD OUT! Celebrate the power of Canada’s clean-growth economy

Jan. 26, 2023 - Toronto, Ontario
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The Pembina Institute is happy to welcome back the 10th Anniversary unGALA in January 2023. Pembina Institute’s unGALA celebrates the power of a clean energy future that drives a prosperous, connected Canadian economy.

Expanding the Ambition - Jurisdictional Expansion Opportunities BRC-Canada Fall Series Session #3

Nov. 23, 2022 -
webinar - Public event What can Canadian jurisdictions learn from the Alberta market? Join us to learn about mechanisms that will allow renewable energy procurement in other provinces like Ontario, Saskatchewan, and Nova Scotia. Expanding the ambition and opening new markets for renewables will be key to Canada achieving a net-zero electricity grid by 2035. This session is open to everyone.

Toronto in-person workshop to inform an MHDV strategy Decarbonizing Canada's medium- and heavy-duty vehicles

Nov. 15, 2022 - Toronto, ON
workshop - Public event By early 2023, the Pembina Institute will put forward a proposed comprehensive decarbonization strategy for MHDVs that builds on our preliminary findings. This in-person workshop brings together a diverse group of stakeholders to gather insights and feedback and help co-develop a strategy by spring 2023.

Reframed Deep Retrofit Symposium Part 1 (Oct. 6) and Part 2 (Oct. 20)

Oct. 20, 2022 -
webinar - Public event Phase One of our Reframed Lab series has come to an end and we cannot wait to share the design proposals! Join us online for our two-part Reframed Deep Retrofit Symposium, to learn from our design teams about the first tranche of demonstration projects for low-rise social housing across B.C. Part One is Oct. 6 and Part Two is Oct 20, both from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. PT.

Women in Energy Transformation series Presented by the Pembina Institute and GLOBE Series

Oct. 14, 2022 -
webinar - Public event The Pembina Institute and GLOBE Series have partnered to bring you the Women in Energy Transformation Series—a national dialogue that celebrates the women advancing Canada’s transition to a clean economy, and identifies opportunities for more women to get involved. The 4th Dialogue of the Women in Energy Transformation Series will focus on “Pulling in All Together.”

Retrofit Canada Conference 2nd Annual

Jun. 22, 2022 to Jun. 23, 2022 - Toronto, ON
conference - Public event The 2nd Annual Retrofit Canada Conference is an opportunity to discuss Canada’s strategy towards becoming a sustainable and Zero-Carbon Emissions Country by 2050. The event, held in Toronto on June 22-23, will feature 33 experts, including Betsy Agar, the Pembina Institute's Manager of Buildings. In-person and virtual options are available.

unGALA 2022 Celebrate the power of Canada’s clean growth economy

Jun. 9, 2022 - Toronto, Ontario
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The Pembina Institute is happy to welcome back the unGALA in June 2022. Pembina Institute’s unGALA celebrates the power of a clean energy future that drives a prosperous, connected Canadian economy.

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