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2010-2023
Two engineers on a roof of a building installing solar panels while the sun sets in the background
Buildings, Electricity, Equitable Transition, Oil & Gas, Transportation
October 18, 2024
Op-ed

Time for a real conversation about energy transition

And what we need to do to seize the benefits
Portrait of Chris Severson-Baker
Wind turbines on the horizon in rural Alberta with hay bales
Buildings, Electricity, Equitable Transition, Oil & Gas, Transportation
October 18, 2024
Article

The new energy economy has arrived, and Canada must pay attention

International Energy Agency’s 2024 World Energy Outlook full of proof points of the scale and pace of the world’s transition to clean energy
Portrait of Chris Severson-Baker Portrait of Jason Wang Portrait of Matt Dreis Portrait of Sarah McBain Portrait of Jessica McIlroy
Pincher Creek Wind Power
Electricity
October 2, 2024
Op-ed

As Alberta shows renewables the door, other jurisdictions are reaping the benefits

 Portrait of Chris Severson-Baker
Cover of factsheet
Electricity
March 11, 2024
Publication

Potential impact of siting restrictions on renewable energy projects

Proposed projects located on Class 1 and 2 agricultural land and within 35 km of national parks in Alberta
Portrait of Jason Wang Karambir headshot various old Pembina Institute logos
Solar panels in Kotzebue, Alaska
Remote Communities
October 31, 2023
Article

Lessons learned on remote energy and international exchange

Remote community success stories, common challenges, and the imperative to share
Lynne Couves Portrait of Emily He
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Electricity
September 28, 2023
Media Release

Major conclusion by Alberta Electric System Operator on Clean Electricity Regulations lacks evidence and transparency

Pembina Institute reacts to AESO comments on Clean Electricity Regulations
Portrait of Jason Wang
First page of submission letter
Electricity
August 18, 2023
Publication

Alberta Utilities Commission's inquiry and pause on approvals for affordable, reliable renewable electricity

Submission to the Alberta Utilities Commission
Portrait of Chris Severson-Baker
Electricity
August 10, 2023
Media Release

Canada's landmark Clean Electricity Regulations help move towards an affordable and reliable clean grid

Today's announcement of the draft Clean Electricity Regulations offers policy certainty and pathways for Canada's provinces
various old Pembina Institute logos
Electricity
August 3, 2023
Media Release

Alberta hits brakes on affordable electricity projects

Halting renewable energy will increase electricity rates while costing jobs and revenue for municipalities and landowners
various old Pembina Institute logos
Economic benefits of a clean grid in Canada cover
Electricity
June 14, 2023
Publication

Economic benefits of a clean grid in Canada

The key to unlocking jobs and supporting local economic growth is investing in a clean grid
Karambir headshot various old Pembina Institute logos
Wind turbines and solar panel in open field
Electricity
April 28, 2023
Article

Budget 2023 shows federal commitment to clean electricity - what does that mean for the provinces?

Investments and tax credits can set provinces and territories on the path to net-zero grids by 2035
various old Pembina Institute logos Karambir headshot
Enabling Community Renewable Energy Development
Electricity
March 31, 2023
Publication

Enabling Community Renewable Energy Development Through Aggregation

Helping Alberta communities participate in renewable energy projects
Electricity
March 29, 2023
Media Release

Alberta municipalities see aggregation as a route to renewable energy

Pembina Institute available to comment
Portrait of Will Noel various old Pembina Institute logos