Research & Analysis
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February 23, 2023
Article
B.C. gas utilities need to rethink their business models
For B.C. to meet its net-zero commitments, the province’s natural gas system will need to look very different than today![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
December 8, 2022
Media Release
New B.C. mandate letters send right signal on climate action
Pembina Institute available to comment![Portrait of Chris Severson-Baker](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/chris-24.jpg?itok=AOLwE5rg)
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November 21, 2022
Publication
Regulating Gas in B.C. to Achieve 2030 and 2050 Climate Goals
Recommendations on the GHG Reduction Standard, DSM Regulation, and FortisBC’s revised renewable gas program![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
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October 21, 2022
Op-ed
B.C. needs to invest in electric school buses by default
Electric school buses offer a quick win with climate, health and economic benefits![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
September 9, 2022
Media Release
2020 B.C. greenhouse gas numbers: we have yet to bend the curve
With CleanBC’s roadmap announced in 2021, big policies to curb emissions are still in development![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
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July 18, 2022
Publication
Electric School Buses
The benefits to British Columbians and options for accelerating the transition![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
June 9, 2022
Media Release
Deep retrofits should be priority in B.C.’s extreme heat event strategy
Preparations for unprecedented rises in temperature must include funding for infrastructure upgrades and focus on the most vulnerable![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
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May 25, 2022
Publication
Actions Needed to Electrify British Columbia’s Buildings
CleanBC’s plan for the building sector is a promising start to a clean energy future![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
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March 23, 2022
Article
Three clean energy options that could help replace diesel
Hydrogen, small modular reactors and energy generated by the ocean are all under consideration in remote communities![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
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March 21, 2022
Publication
Decarbonizing Canada’s oil and gas supply
Cutting the sector’s emissions by 2030 is key to reaching net-zero by 2050![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
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December 8, 2021
Publication
Growth in B.C.’s green building sector spurs job creation
Increased investments will help accelerate a clean energy economy![Portrait of Betsy Agar](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/betsy-24.jpg?itok=5thxvND3)
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December 7, 2021
Publication
Closing the Loop
B.C.’s role in recycling battery metals and minerals to power the electric vehicle revolution![Portrait of Carolyn Kim](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/user_images/carolyn-kim.png?itok=p3bnCqit)
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December 7, 2021
Media Release
New report shows B.C. can lead on EV battery recycling
As demand for electric vehicles accelerates, opportunities for B.C. to reduce its carbon footprint while growing the economy increase as well![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)