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Electricity
March 21, 2024
Article
Assessing potential impact of Alberta's proposed viewscapes and agricultural land restrictions for renewable energy
Renewables support affordable and reliable electricity![Portrait of Courtney Smith](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/courtney-24.jpg?itok=lTQgUifj)
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Electricity
March 11, 2024
Publication
Potential impact of siting restrictions on renewable energy projects
Proposed projects located on Class 1 and 2 agricultural land and within 35 km of national parks in Alberta![Portrait of Jason Wang](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/jason-24.jpg?itok=wtMidJ1E)
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Electricity
February 29, 2024
Publication
Towards the economic, orderly and efficient development of electricity generation in Alberta
Pembina Institute written submission![Portrait of Jason Wang](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/jason-24.jpg?itok=wtMidJ1E)
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Electricity
February 28, 2024
Media Release
Alberta hamstrings renewables sector with rules not required for other industries
Renewables lower electricity bills and bring jobs and revenue to rural Alberta![Portrait of Jason Wang](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/jason-24.jpg?itok=wtMidJ1E)
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Electricity
February 15, 2024
Publication
Is Alberta's renewable energy industry being treated fairly?
How to assess the outcome of the Alberta Utilities Commission inquiry into the ongoing economic, orderly and efficient development of electricity generation![Portrait of Jason Wang](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/jason-24.jpg?itok=wtMidJ1E)
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Electricity
February 15, 2024
Media Release
Alberta's renewable energy moratorium ends in two weeks
New report offers framework to assess the fairness of the outcomes of the Alberta Utilities Commission's inquiry into renewable energy development![Portrait of Jason Wang](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/jason-24.jpg?itok=wtMidJ1E)
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Electricity
January 29, 2024
Op-ed
How Alberta can avoid another grid alert
We know how to make our grid cleaner, more affordable, and more reliable — so it's time to act![Portrait of Jason Wang](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/jason-24.jpg?itok=wtMidJ1E)
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Electricity
November 30, 2023
Publication
Transmission Policy in Alberta
Pembina Institute comments and recommendations![Portrait of Jason Wang](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/jason-24.jpg?itok=wtMidJ1E)
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Electricity
November 22, 2023
Publication
Alberta Utilities Commission Renewable Electricity Generation Inquiry - Module A
Pembina Institute's written submission![Portrait of Jason Wang](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/jason-24.jpg?itok=wtMidJ1E)
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September 28, 2023
Media Release
Major conclusion by Alberta Electric System Operator on Clean Electricity Regulations lacks evidence and transparency
Pembina Institute reacts to AESO comments on Clean Electricity Regulations![Portrait of Jason Wang](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/jason-24.jpg?itok=wtMidJ1E)