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2010-2023
Buildings, Electricity, Equitable Transition, Transportation
February 19, 2025
Media Release

Protecting Ontario means leaning into the new energy economy

Capitalizing on the province’s clean energy advantages will be key to a resilient economy for Ontarians
Adam Thorn Portrait of Scott MacDougall
report cover with picture of people wearing hi-vis clothing, working in a manufacturing facility.
Buildings, Electricity, Equitable Transition, Transportation
February 19, 2025
Publication

Assembling the Future

Powering a healthier, more affordable Ontario
Portrait of Scott MacDougall Adam Thorn
Cover page of submission to the AESO's proposed climate resiliency white paper
Electricity
January 28, 2025
Publication

Wiring Up for Resilience

Pembina Institute comments and recommendations
Portrait of Jason Wang Portrait of Scott MacDougall
Electricity
December 17, 2024
Media Release

Clean Electricity Regulations signal Canada means business in the global race for low-carbon investment

The rapid buildout of non-emitting electricity across provinces is key to ensuring a prosperous economic future for all Canadians
Portrait of Scott MacDougall
Cover page of report "I'll Have What They're Having"
Electricity
December 5, 2024
Publication

I'll Have What They're Having

Lessons learned from six jurisdictions leading in wind and solar deployment
Portrait of Will Noel Portrait of Scott MacDougall
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Aurora borealis lighting up the sky beneath a snow covered mountain range in Canada
Electricity
November 28, 2024
Article

Canada in the Age of Electricity

Regulations will continue to play a critical role in supporting Canada's electricity grid transformation
Portrait of Will Noel Portrait of Scott MacDougall
Cover page of briefing note "Land Use Pressures in Alberta"
Electricity
November 26, 2024
Publication

Land Use Pressures in Alberta

Briefing note to the House Standing Committee on Natural Resources (RNNR)
Portrait of Scott MacDougall
Electricity
November 5, 2024
Article

Powering Tomorrow in Ontario

When it comes to clean electricity, Ontario gets it. Climate policy is economic policy.
Portrait of Scott MacDougall Gurprasad Gurumurthy
Transmission towers and power lines under the morning sky in Ontario
Electricity
October 22, 2024
Article

A place to grow

Optimizing Ontario's electricity regulations to meet rising demand while maintaining the province's clean energy reputation
various old Pembina Institute logos Portrait of Scott MacDougall
Electricity
August 2, 2024
Media Release

Electricity from renewable projects cancelled since moratorium represents same amount of power used annually by all Alberta homes

Tomorrow marks one year since the Government of Alberta announced seven-month moratorium on renewable energy development
Portrait of Will Noel Portrait of Scott MacDougall
Cover page of report Forecast Matters for Grid Planning
Electricity
July 11, 2024
Publication

Forecasting matters for grid planning

Poor forecasting in AESO's 2024 Long-Term Outlook puts cost-effective grid at risk
Portrait of Will Noel Portrait of Jason Wang Portrait of Scott MacDougall
Electricity
June 17, 2024
Media Release

Alberta's electricity grid is currently running coal free and has no coal in the forecast

The province is on track towards phasing out coal decades ahead of schedule with no coal anticipated in the forecast
Portrait of Scott MacDougall
Electricity
May 1, 2024
Media Release

Second-last coal plant in Alberta is retired

Key milestone for province’s electricity sector shows significant emissions reductions can be achieved with clear and robust regulations
Portrait of Scott MacDougall