Research & Analysis

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2010-2023
first page of letter of BC hydro review
Electricity
May 19, 2020
Publication

Feedback on the Comprehensive Review of BC Hydro — Phase 2

Letter to the Advisory Group
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Solar panels installated at a remote Canadian community
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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May 13, 2020
Media Release

Pembina Institute to assess updated methane regulations as Alberta seeks equivalency

Pembina Institute reiterates timeline and process on path to federal equivalency
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cover of primer with prefabricated panels
Buildings
May 11, 2020
Publication

Prefabricated panels and deep retrofits

A Reframed Tech Series primer
Portrait of Betsy Agar
Factor Building Panels factory
Buildings
May 8, 2020
Op-ed

A deep retrofit of homes and buildings is the megaproject Canada needs

Post-COVID is an opportune time to invest nationally in climate-oriented upgrades that will improve efficiency and move us toward a low-carbon future
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Oil & Gas
May 5, 2020
Media Release

Collaboration on methane research establishes two-year research plan

B.C. Oil and Gas Methane Emissions Research Collaborative advances work in support of reduction targets
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first page of Recommendations for Green stimulus in Canada’s building sector
Buildings
April 30, 2020
Publication

Green stimulus in Canada’s building sector

Achieving Canada’s climate and housing goals through building retrofits
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Letter Vancouver mayor and council
Buildings
April 29, 2020
Publication

Climate emergency requirements for new housing three storeys and under

Letter to Vancouver mayor and council
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April 24, 2020
Media Release

Getting the clean fuel standard right is critical for economic, environmental success

Pembina Institute reacts to the revised timeline of clean fuel standard draft regulations
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graph of carbon emissions by economic sector
April 23, 2020
Article

National emissions numbers underscore need to invest in clean economy

What the newest National Inventory Report tells us about Canada’s growing carbon emissions
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pumpjack at well site
Oil & Gas
April 21, 2020
Op-ed

Link orphan-well aid cash with tougher regulations

Financial support for oil and gas sector must uphold the polluter-pay principle
Portrait of Chris Severson-Baker
Oil & Gas
April 17, 2020
Media Release

Pembina Institute applauds funding for orphan well clean-up, methane emissions reductions

Pembina Institute reacts to economic aid announcement for oil and gas sector
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cover of cities taking freight action with crowd at event
Transportation
April 16, 2020
Publication

Cities Taking Freight Action

Summary notes from the Canadian urban freight forum
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Factor Building Panels factory
Buildings
April 15, 2020
Op-ed

Readying Canada’s buildings for the climate of tomorrow

Ramp up green-building funding models over the next five years with the goal of retrofitting half of Canada’s buildings
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Cover of Renewable Energy primer with solar panels
Electricity
April 15, 2020
Publication

Renewable Energy Opportunities

For Businesses and Municipalities in Alberta
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