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2010-2023
Creating (Un)certainty for Renewable Projects: Review of the impact of Alberta's renewable energy moratorium one year later cover page
Electricity
August 2, 2024
Publication

Creating (Un)certainty for Renewable Projects

Review of the impact of Alberta's renewable energy moratorium one year later
Portrait of Will Noel Portrait of Jason Wang
Electricity
August 2, 2024
Media Release

Electricity from renewable projects cancelled since moratorium represents same amount of power used annually by all Alberta homes

Tomorrow marks one year since the Government of Alberta announced seven-month moratorium on renewable energy development
Portrait of Will Noel Portrait of Scott MacDougall
Cover of Installing Chargers with underground garage and chargers
Electricity, Transportation
July 25, 2024
Publication

Installing Chargers in Apartments and Condos

Policy pathways to make Alberta multi-unit residences EV-ready
Portrait of Jason Wang
Cover page of report Forecast Matters for Grid Planning
Electricity
July 11, 2024
Publication

Forecasting matters for grid planning

Poor forecasting in AESO's 2024 Long-Term Outlook puts cost-effective grid at risk
Portrait of Will Noel Portrait of Jason Wang Portrait of Scott MacDougall
Ranking of climate policies from the ten provincial governments and federal government against our policy indicators
Oil & Gas, Electricity, Transportation, Buildings, Equitable Transition
July 9, 2024
Op-ed

Environmental checkup: reviewing governments’ clean-economy performance

As Canada’s environment ministers prepare to meet, we examined how their governments are performing on climate, energy, and preparedness for the clean economy.
Portrait of Sarah McBain
Cyclist riding the Trans Canada Trail bike path near Canmore, Alberta
Electricity
July 6, 2024
Op-ed

For the first time in more than 150 years, Alberta's electricity is coal free

Alberta's rapid phase-out of coal is an environmental success story
Portrait of Chris Severson-Baker
Buildings, Electricity, Equitable Transition, Oil & Gas, Transportation
July 3, 2024
Media Release

New Pembina report assesses state of climate action by governments across Canada

British Columbia and Quebec leading the pack; Alberta and Saskatchewan falling further behind
Cover of All Together Now with flock of snow geese
Buildings, Electricity, Equitable Transition, Oil & Gas, Transportation
July 3, 2024
Publication

All Together Now

A provincial scorecard on shared responsibility to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Canada
Portrait of Sarah McBain Portrait of Matt Dreis Portrait of Simon Dyer
Buildings, Electricity
June 27, 2024
Media Release

B.C.’s Clean Energy Strategy opens path to net-zero emissions by 2050

It’s time for a plan that will ensure B.C. has an equitable and reliable energy system
Portrait of Chris Severson-Baker
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
Buildings, Electricity, Oil & Gas, Transportation
May 2, 2024
Media Release

Latest data suggests Canada’s climate policies are working

Provincial action, especially in some provinces, must rapidly ramp up
Portrait of Chris Severson-Baker
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
Electricity, Oil & Gas
April 19, 2024
Media Release

One year since launch, no material progress on Alberta climate plan

Province is falling further behind global momentum on low-carbon economic growth
various old Pembina Institute logos Portrait of Simon Dyer
Electricity, Oil & Gas
April 19, 2024
Publication

The one-year anniversary of Alberta’s Emissions Reduction and Energy Development plan

An assessment of progress to date and recommendations for action
Portrait of Simon Dyer various old Pembina Institute logos Portrait of Scott MacDougall John Van Ham Portrait of Monica Curtis
Buildings, Electricity, Equitable Transition, Oil & Gas, Remote Communities
April 16, 2024
Media Release

Federal progress on climate now requires matching ambition from provinces and industry

Budget 2024 supports efficient and affordable housing, transportation, clean energy tax credits, and Indigenous loan guarantees
Portrait of Scott MacDougall