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Buildings, Electricity, Equitable Transition, Oil & Gas, Remote Communities, Transportation
March 19, 2025
Op-ed

Clean electrification is the nation-building project we need

This is how we grow the economy without relying on increased trade with the U.S.
Portrait of Chris Severson-Baker
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
Carbon Removal
June 25, 2025
Media Release

CDR Centre applauds Alberta government carbon dioxide removal support

Industry growth will depend on continued viability of Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction system
Portrait of Jorden Dye
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
Bill C-5 Policy Brief
Buildings, Electricity, Equitable Transition, Oil & Gas, Remote Communities, Transportation
June 19, 2025
Publication

Set the bar high: in time of crisis, we need excellence

Bill C-5 Policy Brief
Portrait of Chris Severson-Baker
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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
Amendments_to_Albertas_TIER_Policy submission
Electricity
June 16, 2025
Publication

Amendments to Alberta's TIER Policy

Pembina Institute comments and recommendations
Portrait of Scott MacDougall
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
The front cover of the report, featuring a picture of two people walking in front of a solar farm
Electricity
June 5, 2025
Publication

Power Playbook

Part 1: Preparing for renewable energy proposals
Electricity
June 4, 2025
Media Release

BC Hydro advances efforts to meet growing energy demand with clean power

New RFEOI rightly focused on building province’s clean power supply, energy efficiency
Portrait of Jessica McIlroy
Amped Up cover
Electricity
June 4, 2025
Publication

Amped Up

Options for growing British Columbia’s electricity supply
Portrait of Will Noel Portrait of Jessica McIlroy David Pickup
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