https://www.pembina.org/ en Leading Canada's transition to clean energy ©2026 Pembina Institute Sun, 26 Jul 2026 12:21:34 -0600 https://www.pembina.org/themes/pembina_2024/images/pembina-institute-logo.svg https://www.pembina.org/blog/alberta-must-remain-part-canada Founded and headquartered in Alberta, the Pembina Institute continues to work for a prosperous, climate-safe future for the people of this province, and for all Canadians. Here is our official statement on the subject of Alberta’s place in the... Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:05:13 +0000 5212 at https://www.pembina.org https://www.pembina.org/media-release/mounting-trade-pressures-reinforce-need-connected-canadian-grid EDMONTON — Tim Weis, Senior Director, Industrial Decarbonization at the Pembina Institute, made the following statement following the First Ministers’ announcement to advance the buildout of electricity infrastructure between provinces. “Recent... Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:15:48 +0000 5229 at https://www.pembina.org https://www.pembina.org/blog/what-difference-between-green-premiums-brown-discounts As communities brace for another summer of extreme weather, many home and building owners are taking a closer look at how exposed these assets are to climate risks. When it comes time for their next insurance or mortgage renewal, or when they decide... Fri, 24 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0000 5227 at https://www.pembina.org https://www.pembina.org/media-release/new-us-tariffs-prove-canada-needs-strong-vehicle-emissions-strategy TORONTO— ADAM THORN, clean growth director at the Pembina Institute, made the following statement in response to the latest U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods: “Recent U.S. trade actions are another reminder that Canada's economy and auto sector are... Wed, 22 Jul 2026 05:25:00 +0000 5228 at https://www.pembina.org https://www.pembina.org/blog/albertas-building-retrofit-supply-chain-ready-grow This summer, the Government of Canada launched its National Strategy for an Electrified Canadian Economy, highlighting the need to double Canada’s electricity capacity and accelerate electrification over the next two decades. The Government of... Wed, 22 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0000 5226 at https://www.pembina.org https://www.pembina.org/blog/data-centres-rising-demand-albertas-energy-bills Canada needs more electricity — fast. In part, this is due to the projected growth of data centres that can power artificial intelligence and the increasing demands of our digital services. Both the federal and Alberta governments see data centre... Mon, 20 Jul 2026 09:07:15 +0000 5225 at https://www.pembina.org https://www.pembina.org/pub/carbon-pricing-border Carbon pricing is no longer just a climate policy tool. It is increasingly shaping trade, competitiveness and investment decisions around the world. Carbon Pricing at the Border compares carbon pricing frameworks across major jurisdictions, including... Thu, 16 Jul 2026 07:03:30 +0000 5224 at https://www.pembina.org https://www.pembina.org/media-release/new-pathways-mou-relies-more-taxpayer-dollars-carbon-capture-proposes-government CALGARY — Janetta McKenzie, director of the Oil and Gas program at the Pembina Institute, made the following statement in response to the new emissions reduction project signed between the Government of Alberta, Government of Canada and the... Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:48:46 +0000 5223 at https://www.pembina.org https://www.pembina.org/blog/grid-connection-making-big-difference-diesel Canada is home to more than 210 remote communities, located in nearly every province and territory in the country. The reason these communities are called “remote” is because, in contrast to the rest of Canada, these communities (and the three... Mon, 13 Jul 2026 09:00:00 +0000 5155 at https://www.pembina.org https://www.pembina.org/pub/northern-talent-clean-future Northern British Columbia is entering a period of economic transition, with new opportunities emerging in clean energy, critical minerals, transportation, mass timber and other low-carbon industries. This report finds that while workforce development... Thu, 09 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0000 5220 at https://www.pembina.org https://www.pembina.org/media-release/albertas-decision-power-new-data-centre-gas-will-drive-consumer-costs CALGARY — David Pickup, director of the Pembina Institute’s Electricity program, made the following statement in response to the government of Alberta’s announcement that Meta will build its first Canadian data centre in Alberta. “Today’s... Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:40:36 +0000 5222 at https://www.pembina.org https://www.pembina.org/media-release/alberta-ontario-pipeline-proposal-wrong-remedy-energy-security-economic CALGARY — Janetta McKenzie, director of the Pembina Institute’s Oil and Gas program, made the following statement in response to the new proposed crude oil pipeline from Hardisty, Alberta to Sarnia, Ontario:“The proposed 3,300-kilometre pipeline... Mon, 06 Jul 2026 15:01:45 +0000 5219 at https://www.pembina.org https://www.pembina.org/media-release/unable-find-private-company-back-pipeline-governments-resort-90-taxpayer-ownership CALGARY — Chris Severson-Baker, executive director of the Pembina Institute, made the following statement in response to the announcement by the Government of Alberta and Government of Canada on a new West Coast pipeline:“After months of speculation,... Thu, 02 Jul 2026 20:39:21 +0000 5218 at https://www.pembina.org https://www.pembina.org/media-release/greenlight-electricity-centre-tripling-canadian-lng-exports-further-push-electricity CALGARY — David Pickup, director of the Pembina Institute’s Electricity program, made the following statement in response to the final investment decision of a large gas power project in Alberta’s Industrial Heartland:“Adding a new power plant of... Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:13:26 +0000 5217 at https://www.pembina.org https://www.pembina.org/media-release/federal-bc-deal-recognizes-clean-energy-electrification-central-economic-strength VANCOUVER — CHRIS SEVERSON-BAKER, executive director of the Pembina Institute, made the following statement in response to the Canada-British Columbia Cooperative Prosperity Agreement:“Today’s agreement between the federal and B.C. governments... Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:12:55 +0000 5216 at https://www.pembina.org