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2010-2023
January 26, 2022
Media Release

Utilities in remote communities can support more clean energy safely and reliably

New study shows that the diesel-powered grids serving communities in the Northwest Territories can use 45 per cent more renewable energy
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Remote Communities
November 3, 2021
Article

Why we need fair prices for Indigenous-led renewable energy

Utilities and investors can support rates that account for the benefits of clean energy
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August 28, 2021
Publication

Aligning electricity planning with B.C.’s climate and social goals

Recommendations to BC Hydro on the Draft Integrated Resource Plan
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Remote Communities
August 11, 2021
Publication

First Nation leadership in British Columbia’s renewable energy future

Finding a path forward
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August 11, 2021
Media Release

New report shows Indigenous clean energy projects are key to meeting B.C.’s climate targets

But British Columbia’s energy policies are a deterrent to advancing Indigenous-led renewables despite climate action mandate
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Remote Communities
June 28, 2021
Publication

Diesel Subsidies — Simplified, Part I

In remote communities, subsidies mask the true cost of using diesel fuel and impede the transition to clean energy systems
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May 4, 2021
Media Release

Indigenous solar energy project brings jobs, reliable revenue stream to community in Alberta

Pembina Institute reacts to Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation’s investment in clean electricity
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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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Remote Communities
September 15, 2020
Publication

Recommendations on QEC CIPP policy application

Joint briefing note to the Government of Nunavut
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Cover of submission
Remote Communities
July 27, 2020
Publication

Recommendations on QEC’s commercial institutional power production policy application

Pembina Institute submission
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Remote Communities
July 8, 2020
Article

Tracking diesel reduction progress in remote communities

Report shows current diesel use in remote communities, and outlines goals and future opportunities for diesel reduction
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Remote Communities
July 6, 2020
Publication

Diesel Reduction Progress in Remote Communities

Research summary
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July 6, 2020
Media Release

More investment needed to advance diesel reduction in remote communities

New Pembina Institute report tracks progress on reducing diesel use in remote communities
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Remote Communities
June 12, 2020
Article

How B.C. can be a leader in economic reconciliation

B.C.’s Indigenous utility regulatory inquiry – what does it all mean?
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Remote Communities
May 19, 2020
Article

Rebuilding Canada’s economy includes energy resiliency in remote communities

Communities need a thoughtful economic rebuild that makes us more resilient
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