https://www.pembina.org/ en Leading Canada's transition to clean energy ©2026 Pembina Institute Sun, 23 Aug 2026 10:48:14 -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/pub/surfacing-success Alberta needs buildings that can withstand increasingly severe weather. Successful retrofit projects show what it takes to make existing buildings more comfortable, resilient and affordable.A new report, Surfacing success: Learning from whole... Fri, 21 Aug 2026 07:05:28 +0000 5245 at https://www.pembina.org https://www.pembina.org/media-release/alberta-needs-buildings-can-withstand-extreme-weather CALGARY — A new report highlights key lessons from four noteworthy retrofit projects in Alberta and identifies the conditions needed to build a stronger retrofit market.Whole-building retrofit projects in Alberta are becoming more common but continue... Fri, 21 Aug 2026 05:23:55 +0000 5246 at https://www.pembina.org https://www.pembina.org/pub/pembina-institute-comments-reducing-regulatory-burden-ontarios-building-code Ontario’s Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing has requested public input on opportunities to reduce unnecessary regulatory burden in Ontario’s Building Code. The Pembina Institute encourages the Government of Ontario to continue harmonization... Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:20:14 +0000 5247 at https://www.pembina.org https://www.pembina.org/blog/carbon-removal-isnt-maybe-someday-anymore-its-strategy-question-today Carbon dioxide removal (CDR) is moving from a future consideration to a near-term strategy question for corporate sustainability teams. Our new primer, Ready, Set, Remove: Planning your company's path to carbon removal, is designed to help companies... Thu, 20 Aug 2026 01:09:13 +0000 5242 at https://www.pembina.org https://www.pembina.org/pub/ready-set-remove Corporate climate commitments have matured over the past decade, but the tools most companies rely on are showing their limits. Traditional carbon credits face rising scrutiny from regulators, investors and civil society, and the approaching net-zero... Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:45:57 +0000 5239 at https://www.pembina.org https://www.pembina.org/pub/unpaid-bills Albertans are at risk of being left an increasing bill for obligations taken on by oil and gas companies: for cleaning up their production sites and for rent and taxes owed. Companies are legally required to close and clean up oil and gas wells when... Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:37:14 +0000 5240 at https://www.pembina.org https://www.pembina.org/media-release/new-clean-electricity-agreement-enhances-energy-security-sovereignty CALGARY — DAVID PICKUP, director of the Pembina Institute’s Electricity program, made the following statement in response to the new energy agreement between the provinces of Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador.“The new clean energy agreement... Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:16:58 +0000 5238 at https://www.pembina.org https://www.pembina.org/media-release/ev-policy-repeal-puts-affordable-vehicles-further-out-reach-canadians TORONTO — ADAM THORN, clean growth director at the Pembina Institute, made the following statement in response to the federal government’s decision to repeal the Electric Vehicle Availability Standard while delaying a replacement regulation:“The... Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:39:38 +0000 5237 at https://www.pembina.org https://www.pembina.org/pub/no-well-left-behind Alberta faces a growing orphan well crisis that poses significant risks to the environment and to the provincial economy. Orphan wells are non-operating oil and gas wells with no responsible owner. They often become orphaned when the most recent... Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:11:10 +0000 5235 at https://www.pembina.org https://www.pembina.org/blog/beyond-diesel-displacement The transition away from diesel in remote communities is widely supported and becoming increasingly more urgent in the face of growing energy needs, climate change, and volatile and rising costs. In recognition of these challenges, considerable... Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:34:25 +0000 5231 at https://www.pembina.org https://www.pembina.org/pub/whats-best-way-power-albertas-growing-data-centre-sector If done right, the rapid growth of artificial intelligence and the data centres that support it presents a unique economic opportunity for Alberta and Canada. But, as we argue in this submission to the Alberta Electricity System Operator’s (AESO)... Mon, 27 Jul 2026 09:47:52 +0000 5230 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