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EV policy repeal puts affordable vehicles further out of reach for Canadians

Fri, 08/14/2026 - 05:39
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...
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No Well Left Behind

Thu, 08/13/2026 - 03:11
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...
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Beyond diesel displacement

Tue, 08/04/2026 - 05:34
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...
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What’s the best way to power Alberta’s growing data centre sector?

Mon, 07/27/2026 - 02:47
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)...
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Mounting trade pressures reinforce the need for connected Canadian grid

Fri, 07/24/2026 - 04:15
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...
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What is the difference between green premiums and brown discounts?

Thu, 07/23/2026 - 21:00
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...
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New U.S. tariffs prove Canada needs a strong vehicle emissions strategy

Tue, 07/21/2026 - 22:25
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...
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Alberta’s building retrofit supply chain is ready to grow

Tue, 07/21/2026 - 21:00
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...
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Data centres, rising demand, and Alberta's energy bills

Mon, 07/20/2026 - 02:07
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...
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