Leading Canada's transition to clean energy

We advocate for strong, effective policies with a multi-faceted and highly collaborative approach to support Canada’s clean energy transition.
Unlocking opportunity
As Canada moves to launch major nation-building projects, we should prioritize retrofitting the buildings that Canadians already use.
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Leading the transition to clean energy requires advancing solutions to today’s energy challenges from various angles.
The Pembina Institute has spent four decades working to reduce the environmental impacts of Canada’s energy production and to provide actionable ideas on how to implement clean energy.
Research and analysis

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.

There is no “nation-building” without Indigenous leadership
Indigenous participation is the key enabler – not obstacle – of a resilient economy


Unfinished Business
Addressing the emissions and environmental risks of Canada’s non-producing oil and gas wells

Locating Charging Stations
Identifying zones for early deployment in the GTHA using real-world truck dataKey numbers
clean economy jobs can be created in Canada by 2050.
increase in road freight emissions since 1990.
of Canada’s total emissions come from oil and gas production.
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Experts on energy and climate policy
The Pembina Institute is made up of analysts, scientists, MBAs, planners and communication professionals working throughout B.C., Alberta and Ontario.