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We’re witnessing the most significant energy transition in remote communities since the 1950s

Tue, 05/05/2026 - 06:37
While most Canadians enjoy a clean, reliable, and affordable energy supply, remote communities, which are predominantly Indigenous, are still highly dependent on expensive imported fossil fuels for both heat and electricity. This is a system that’s...
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Joint letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney on Alberta-federal MOU

Mon, 05/04/2026 - 22:55
Joint letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney on the urgency of the now-overdue Alberta-federal MOU on climate and energy policies, signed by the leaders of six leading climate and clean energy expert groups.Key facts on the Iran war and the energy...
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In this uncertain time, is B.C. putting our best tool - CleanBC - back on the shelf?

Thu, 04/30/2026 - 08:21
For the past year, “economic diversification” has been the magic phrase, as threats from the U.S., global political and economic instability, and climate volatility increase exponentially. It is perplexing, then, that B.C. appears to be quietly...
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Rethinking Canada’s Energy Future

Thu, 04/30/2026 - 02:37
Canada can maintain economic growth and continue oil and gas production while reaching a 2050 net zero goal by introducing stronger climate policies, according to the Pembina Institute’s analysis of new modelling from the Canada Energy Regulator (CER...
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Diesel Reduction Progress II

Thu, 04/30/2026 - 01:55
Diesel Reduction Progress II presents Canada’s most up-to-date analysis of diesel consumption in Canada’s 210 remote communities. The report, following our original analysis in 2021, outlines the outcomes of a decade of strong policy and local,...
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Federal economic update fails to advance clean energy as key to long-term resilience

Tue, 04/28/2026 - 08:30
OTTAWA — CHRIS SEVERSON-BAKER, Executive Director at the Pembina Institute, made the following statement in response to the federal government’s 2026 Spring Economic Update:“Today’s federal economic update paints the picture of a country with all the...
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Alberta falls far short of expectations on methane regulations

Tue, 04/28/2026 - 06:46
After years of letting its methane regulation fall further and further behind modern best practices, the Alberta government appeared to have a breakthrough in late March.But slightly later in March, we had to push the corks back into the champagne...
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Exploring prefabricated retrofits for occupied suites

Mon, 04/27/2026 - 23:28
Using prefabricated components and assemblies when retrofitting and renewing occupied suites can minimize disruption and avoid the need to relocate building residents. This approach can significantly improve the experience for tenants and has the...
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Sustainable Jobs in B.C.

Mon, 04/27/2026 - 21:00
OverviewThe ability to deliver on British Columbia’s (B.C.’s) clean economy ambitions will depend on whether workforce systems can be better aligned across training, labour market planning and economic policy. The global shift to a clean energy...
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Community ownership of renewable energy projects

Mon, 04/27/2026 - 09:11
If your community is thinking about building a renewable energy project, you will need to make important decisions around who owns and profits from the project. This guide will walk you through the basics of project ownership covering topics such as:...
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CDR and Carbon Politics: The View from the Humanities

Fri, 04/24/2026 - 04:20
Carbon Dioxide Removal is not just about designing new technologies, but also a subject of politics, especially upon implementation when citizens are asked to accept these new technologies. CDR features in both the past and present of climate...
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Ontario’s development changes could risk energy affordability and economic opportunity

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 21:47
Once again, Ontario has introduced legislation aimed at weakening municipal development standards. Bill 98 is the latest attempt to curtail the authority of municipalities to set requirements for new developments that reflect the needs of the...
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Don’t gamble Canadians’ money on a risky pipeline

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 04:48
Over the past two decades, oil and gas pipelines have emerged as potent political symbols. In 2019, Jason Kenney ran a successful provincial election campaign in Alberta with the slogan “Jobs – Economy – Pipelines.” In 2025, oilsands producers bought...
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Canada has the technology — now comes the hard part

Sun, 04/19/2026 - 17:00
Canada’s energy transition has entered a new phase. Clean technologies are no longer bleeding edge. They are cheap, reliable and scalable. The question is whether key players, policies, and systems can put them to work.For Monica Curtis, our senior...
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A full‑circle moment for Canada’s clean energy transition

Sun, 04/19/2026 - 17:00
Last September, a familiar face returned to the Pembina Institute when Tim Weis stepped into the role of senior director of Industrial Decarbonization. His connection to the organization, however, spans more than two decades. Tim first joined the...
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