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2010-2023
Oil sands mine site. Piles of dirt in a pit dug into the ground with excavators on site.
Electricity, Oil & Gas
November 15, 2021
Article

COP26 is over. What’s next? (Hint: rapid change for Alberta)

Back in Edmonton, Simon Dyer maps out priorities to meet climate commitments made in Glasgow
Portrait of Simon Dyer
Banner for BC climate plan webinar, with coast of BC
November 9, 2021
Article

Join us as we unpack B.C.’s updated climate plan

What’s included and what’s still needed to reduce carbon pollution
Transmission lines in front of a boreal forest backdrop. Photo by Stephen Hui.
Electricity
November 9, 2021
Op-ed

No better time to invest in an electric future

An interconnected net-zero grid optimizes Canada’s energy strengths beyond provincial borders
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Solar installation in Behchoko with worker
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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November 2, 2021
Media Release

Alberta’s emission reduction investments no substitute for climate plan

An emission reduction trajectory would provide certainty for industry and investors
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Sunset over electricity lines and towers
November 1, 2021
Op-ed

Four key climate actions to watch for at COP26

The UN climate summit is Canada’s opportunity to commit to reducing emissions where cuts are most needed
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November 1, 2021
Media Release

Report identifies policies, technologies to decarbonize heavy trucks

As freight emissions rise, Pembina Institute assesses options for difficult sector
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Transportation
November 1, 2021
Publication

How to Lighten the Climate Load

Technology and policy options to decarbonize B.C.’s heaviest trucks
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October 25, 2021
Media Release

B.C. climate plan closes gap on 2030 target, unclear on role of gas

Pembina Institute applauds strong policy measures while calling on province to plan for decline in gas
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October 21, 2021
Media Release

Wasteful Allan inquiry finds no wrongdoing of any kind

Kenney government’s polarizing position on climate and energy issues is undermining investment in Alberta
Portrait of Simon Dyer
First page of Pembina Institute response letter.
October 21, 2021
Publication

Pembina Institute Response to the Public Inquiry into Anti-Alberta Energy Campaigns (the Allan Inquiry)

Pembina Institute direct reply to the invitation to respond
Portrait of Chris Severson-Baker
B.C. legislature
October 20, 2021
Op-ed

B.C. needs clear vision for energy future

Highly anticipated updated climate plan is make-or-break moment for climate success
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October 19, 2021
Media Release

Investment to capture landfill gas a welcomed ‘made-in-B.C.’ climate solution

Renewable gas is a limited resource that should have targeted uses where electric options aren’t available
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Electricity
October 19, 2021
Publication

From Coal to Clean

Canada’s progress toward phasing out coal power
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October 19, 2021
Media Release

Rapid coal phase-out in Canadian provinces sets stage for a net-zero grid

New report outlines next steps for governments, warns against unabated natural gas use
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