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1997-2025
Large excavators and dump trucks mining the Alberta Oilsands.
Oil & Gas
December 26, 2024
Op-ed

Let’s face it, we are going to need a leaner, cleaner oil and gas sector

Regulating the oil and gas sector is not a road to economic destruction, but a prudent choice to opt in to the prosperous clean-energy future that all Canadians deserve
Portrait of Simon Dyer
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
Image of winnipeg skyline
Buildings
December 17, 2024
Article

Manitoba’s energy plan puts B.C. to the test

A new energy plan is needed in B.C., and the Prairies provides an ambitious example
Portrait of Jessica McIlroy
Remote Communities
December 16, 2024
Media Release

Canada’s largest Indigenous-majority owned transmission line a case study in remote diesel-reduction

Pembina Institute applauds Wataynikaneyap Power and Ontario government as two thirds of province’s remote Indigenous communities reach major diesel reduction milestone
Lynne Couves
The front page of the submission, including the title and author names
Oil & Gas
December 13, 2024
Publication

Environmental Impacts of Oil and Gas Production

Pembina Institute response to questions from the Standing Senate Committee on Energy, the Environment, and Natural Resources
Portrait of Simon Dyer Portrait of Janetta McKenzie
Electricity, Equitable Transition, Oil & Gas
December 12, 2024
Media Release

Achieving 2035 emissions reduction target critical to Canada’s economic wellbeing

Achieving new target of 45-50% below 2005 levels will require collaboration with provinces, industries
Portrait of Monica Curtis
White electric vehicle charging with a road, forest and mountain visible in the foreground
Transportation
December 12, 2024
Article

Accelerating Canada’s EV Future

2024: A year of progress and opportunity
Adam Thorn Portrait of Lejla Latifović
Buildings, Electricity, Oil & Gas
December 9, 2024
Media Release

Huge response to BC Hydro's 2024 call for clean power sends strong signal for new energy economy

Clean electricity will be critical to continued economic and climate leadership in B.C.
Portrait of Jessica McIlroy
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
Electricity
December 5, 2024
Media Release

Use of solar and wind energy in leading jurisdictions is four times higher than Alberta

Some jurisdictions are already achieving up to 70% renewable energy
Portrait of Will Noel
Buildings
December 5, 2024
Media Release

B.C. can seize huge economic, environmental opportunity with clean concrete

Report outlines practical solutions for the province to build a low-carbon future
Portrait of Rachel Sutton
Cover of clean concrete report
Buildings
December 5, 2024
Publication

The Opportunity to Lead on Clean Concrete

Procurement and performance-based specifications to support the clean cement and concrete industry in B.C.
Portrait of Rachel Sutton
GrowingCarbonStorageFrontPage
Carbon Removal, Oil & Gas
December 2, 2024
Publication

Growing Carbon Storage in Alberta

Pembina Institute submission to Alberta Environment and Protected Areas
various old Pembina Institute logos Portrait of Carson Fong
Buildings
November 28, 2024
Media Release

Vancouver Council’s natural gas decision recognizes industry voices

Pembina Institute applauds Council’s efforts to meaningfully address affordability and industry concerns
various old Pembina Institute logos
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