Research & Analysis

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2010-2023
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
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
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
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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June 9, 2021
Media Release

Proposed hydrogen project a big improvement

Pembina Institute reacts to Air Products plan to build a blue hydrogen energy complex in Alberta
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Aerial photo of Suncor plant
May 27, 2021
Article

Suncor’s emissions reduction plan is a solid step forward

Pledging to reach net-zero by 2050, the oilsands producer signals aggressive cut
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May 7, 2021
Media Release

Weakening the oilsands liability fund sends the wrong message

Pembina Institute reacts to proposed changes to Alberta’s Mine Financial Security Program
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May 4, 2021
Media Release

Indigenous solar energy project brings jobs, reliable revenue stream to community in Alberta

Pembina Institute reacts to Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation’s investment in clean electricity
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Transportation
April 28, 2021
Publication

A guide to electrifying urban delivery fleets in Canadian cities

Why and how last-mile delivery companies should make the switch to electric vehicles
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Oilsands facilities in Alberta - large trucks with cloudy sky
April 6, 2021
Article

Emissions improvements at some facilities are encouraging but not reflective of oilsands overall

Resource quality and technology variability means findings can’t be extrapolated across the sector
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March 25, 2021
Media Release

With Supreme Court ruling, provinces can no longer delay climate action

Pembina Institute reacts to Supreme Court of Canada ruling on Canada’s carbon pollution pricing system
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Oilsands facilities next to water body
March 12, 2021
Op-ed

Investors looking for a clear and credible climate plan in Alberta

Starts with a commitment to short-term emissions-reduction goals
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March 9, 2021
Media Release

Regulatory framework, barriers and public funding issues face new carbon capture working group

Pembina Institute reacts to Alberta-Canada CCUS working group announcement
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Cover of hydrogen strategy comments
February 24, 2021
Publication

Recommendations for advancing Alberta’s hydrogen strategy

Submission to the Government of Alberta
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People in downtown Calgary
February 1, 2021
Article

Strong majority of Albertans support accelerated climate action

Polling reveals two thirds in favour of net-zero by 2050
January 15, 2021
Media Release

Two thirds of Albertans support reaching net-zero emissions by 2050

Polling reveals 68 per cent support strong climate action
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