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2010-2023
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Equitable Transition, Oil & Gas
January 17, 2022
Op-ed

Gender inequity problems are flying under the radar in Alberta’s energy sector

The sector is shifting in response to the climate crisis – it’s time it evolved on gender issues, too
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cover of Progress from Coal to Clean showing electricity lines at sunset
Electricity
December 2, 2021
Publication

Progress from Coal to Clean

Comparing Canadian electric utilities’ approaches to energy transition
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Electricity
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
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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
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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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
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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
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Cover of From Coal to Clean with graphic of circles
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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Women in Alberta's Energy Transition with two Asian women in hardhats and high-visibility vests walking towards the camera on a green building construction site.
Equitable Transition
October 15, 2021
Publication

Women in Alberta's Energy Transition

A review of barriers to participation and leadership
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October 15, 2021
Media Release

Traditional energy industry gender gaps avoidable in new energy economy, analysis finds

Report details barriers to women’s participation in Alberta’s energy sector, opportunities for change
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Spire Landing, Passive House rental apartment building, under construction at Fraser Street and East 57th Avenue in Vancouver. July 6, 2018. Photo: Stephen Hui, Pembina Institute.
Equitable Transition
September 16, 2021
Article

To reach climate goals, we need to break down gender barriers

The Pembina Institute launches the Women in the Energy Transition program with a dialogue series on Sept. 29
Aerial view of well pad (square, clear-cut area) with road access in the midst of the boreal forest; lake and clear sky in background
Oil & Gas
July 30, 2021
Article

Inactive and orphaned wells continue to present challenges for landowners

Pembina Institute provides solutions and guides on our updated liabilities webpages
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Closeup of solar panels
Electricity
July 14, 2021
Article

2021 is smashing records for Canadian renewable energy deals

Corporations are driving demand for solar and wind power in Alberta
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Aerial view of the Town of Innisfail's 25-megawatt solar farm, located just off of highway 54
Electricity
June 11, 2021
Article

Local leadership brings big renewable energy opportunities to Alberta town

How the Innisfail town council kickstarted a conversation, creating a chain reaction of innovative and profitable projects
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