Leading Canada's transition to clean energy
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We advocate for strong, effective policies with a multi-faceted and highly collaborative approach to support Canada’s clean energy transition.
Relieving energy poverty through deep retrofits
Approximately 20% of households in Canada are grappling with energy poverty. Housing retrofit programs can help reduce emissions, cut energy costs and foster long-term resilience for vulnerable populations.
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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
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Why we like plug-ins
5 reasons for sticking with hybrid passenger cars a little longer![A worker in hard hat next to a union logo with Canadian and American flag](/sites/default/files/styles/sm_md/public/2024-06/flag%20worker-CLC.jpg?itok=wWCffflJ)
What’s next for Sustainable Jobs?
Time for Canada’s first action plan to position workers to thrive in the energy transition![Portrait of Megan Gordon](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/megan-24.jpg?itok=vQUG0hi9)
Removal of online content by Pathways Alliance and member companies makes the case for regulation of industry’s emissions
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MaRS Discovery District Carbon Dioxide Removal Pre-purchase
A case study of a carbon dioxide removal credit pre-purchase from five Canadian suppliers in collaboration with MaRS![Portrait of Carson Fong](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/carson-24.jpg?itok=5lSUaaLf)
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Key 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.
In the news
Our experts and analysts are regularly asked to provide their perspectives on emerging issues related to energy and the environment.
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Experts on energy and climate policy
The Pembina Institute is made up of engineers, scientists, analysts, MBAs, planners and communication professionals working throughout B.C., Alberta and Ontario.