Research & Analysis
Electricity
June 17, 2024
Media Release
Alberta's electricity grid is currently running coal free and has no coal in the forecast
The province is on track towards phasing out coal decades ahead of schedule with no coal anticipated in the forecast![Portrait of Scott MacDougall](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/scott-24.jpg?itok=aAZm7dEP)
Electricity
May 1, 2024
Media Release
Second-last coal plant in Alberta is retired
Key milestone for province’s electricity sector shows significant emissions reductions can be achieved with clear and robust regulations![Portrait of Scott MacDougall](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/scott-24.jpg?itok=aAZm7dEP)
Electricity
June 29, 2023
Media Release
Significant decarbonization of Alberta's electricity grid affordable and achievable by 2035
With an abundance of renewable resources readily available for electricity generation, Alberta has a clean energy advantage![Portrait of Will Noel](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/will-24.jpg?itok=d8ksAiPd)
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April 25, 2023
Article
National Inventory Report suggests Canada’s climate policies are starting to work
Emissions are declining but Canada needs to pick up the pace to achieve 2030 climate targets![Portrait of Courtney Smith](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/courtney-24.jpg?itok=lTQgUifj)
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July 26, 2022
Publication
Achieving a Net-Zero Canadian Electricity Grid by 2035
Principles, benefits, pathways![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
May 30, 2022
Media Release
G7 countries’ commitment to clean electricity is landmark for climate progress
All seven major economies – including Canada – say they will aim for “predominantly decarbonized” grids by 2035![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
January 27, 2022
Media Release
Four key recommendations to support workers in the nation-wide phase out of coal power
New report offers insights for a just transition that ensures access to opportunities in a net-zero economy and provide a blueprint for other energy sectors to follow![Portrait of Grace Brown](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/grace-24.jpg?itok=u2i_zA8t)
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January 27, 2022
Publication
Supporting Workers and Communities in a Coal Phase-out
Lessons learned from just transition efforts in Canada![Portrait of Grace Brown](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/grace-24.jpg?itok=u2i_zA8t)
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December 2, 2021
Publication
Progress from Coal to Clean
Comparing Canadian electric utilities’ approaches to energy transition![Portrait of Grace Brown](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/grace-24.jpg?itok=u2i_zA8t)
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December 2, 2021
Media Release
Utilities in remaining coal-burning provinces on track for coal phase-out, but at different speeds
Analysis shows utilities in Alberta and Saskatchewan are ahead of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)