Research & Analysis

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2010-2023
Oilsands facilities in Alberta - large trucks with cloudy sky
April 6, 2021
Article

Emissions improvements at some facilities are encouraging but not reflective of oilsands overall

Resource quality and technology variability means findings can’t be extrapolated across the sector
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March 30, 2021
Publication

Increasing climate ambition with output-based pricing

Submission: Pembina Institute and David Suzuki Foundation comments and recommendations
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March 26, 2021
Media Release

B.C. takes Canadian lead in setting sectoral carbon reduction targets

Pembina Institute welcomes progress, supports stronger policies to achieve deeper reductions
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March 25, 2021
Media Release

With Supreme Court ruling, provinces can no longer delay climate action

Pembina Institute reacts to Supreme Court of Canada ruling on Canada’s carbon pollution pricing system
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March 19, 2021
Media Release

Investment will help close the Indigenous infrastructure gap

Pembina Institute reacts to Canada Infrastructure Bank’s Indigenous Community Infrastructure Initiative
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Icicles on roof edge of older house
March 16, 2021
Op-ed

For health, climate and jobs, Canada needs a major housing investment

Deep retrofits can boost GDP, lower emissions
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wind turbines in a field
March 12, 2021
Op-ed

Financing the climate gap

Ottawa needs to leverage the capacity of the private sector to invest in climate solutions
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Oilsands facilities next to water body
March 12, 2021
Op-ed

Investors looking for a clear and credible climate plan in Alberta

Starts with a commitment to short-term emissions-reduction goals
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Cover of report on trailer fuel-saving devices with closeup of truck with trailer skirt
March 11, 2021
Publication

Costs, benefits and uptake of trailer fuel-saving devices

An examination of Canada’s on-road freight sector
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Woman walking on path with children
March 11, 2021
Article

Net-zero by 2050: guiding principles to get it right

The surest route to a safe climate puts people first
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March 11, 2021
Publication

How to Get Net-Zero Right

Principles, tools and steps for safe, inclusive net-zero pathways
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March 11, 2021
Media Release

Pathways to net-zero emissions must put people first

Carbon budgets, early and deep emissions cuts, defined roles for carbon removal and offsets also key, report says
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Solar energy system in Fort Chipewyan, Alberta
March 10, 2021
Article

What’s a fair and equitable price for renewable energy in remote communities?

The rate structure of power purchase agreements in remote communities needs radical transformation to advance renewable energy projects
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March 9, 2021
Media Release

Regulatory framework, barriers and public funding issues face new carbon capture working group

Pembina Institute reacts to Alberta-Canada CCUS working group announcement
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March 4, 2021
Publication

Sustainable finance for a safe climate

Perspectives on mobilizing capital for a swift, resilient recovery
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