Research & Analysis
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June 7, 2023
Publication
Effective demand-side energy measures
Aligning utility incentives with B.C.’s climate and energy goals![Portrait of Jessica McIlroy](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/jessica-24.jpg?itok=-bCvFvfe)
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April 26, 2023
Article
Budget 2023 and remote communities: more support needed
More support will help accelerate the clean energy transition in rural communities.![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
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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)
April 19, 2023
Media Release
Alberta climate plan acknowledges need to cut emissions but lacks key elements of a credible strategy
Lack of near-term targets a serious problem![Portrait of Simon Dyer](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/simon-24.jpg?itok=0aqAMjAv)
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April 12, 2023
Article
Budget 2023 is a very strong start
To reach our net-zero goals and realize the full potential of the clean economy, we’ll need more budgets like this one![Portrait of Chris Severson-Baker](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/chris-24.jpg?itok=AOLwE5rg)
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April 6, 2023
Article
Buildings need to be part of Canada’s climate adaptation strategy
Retrofits play a role in not only decarbonizing buildings, but adapting them for increasingly extreme weather![Portrait of Betsy Agar](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/betsy-24.jpg?itok=5thxvND3)
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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)
February 10, 2023
Media Release
Federal retrofit programs a great step for decarbonizing buildings
Announcement a significant step toward investment needed for deep retrofits and electrification in Canada![Portrait of Betsy Agar](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/betsy-24.jpg?itok=5thxvND3)
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January 18, 2023
Op-ed
Canada needs a better approach to net-zero home renovations
Incentive programs need to meet homeowners where they are and set them on a path to zero-carbon homes![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
November 4, 2022
Media Release
Fall Economic Statement seeks to unlock private capital needed for energy transition
Pembina Institute available to comment![Portrait of Alex Burton](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alex-24.jpg?itok=Z4_hnNRP)
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July 20, 2022
Article
Remote communities transitioning to clean energy need better housing
Governments must prioritize energy efficiency to successfully reduce diesel dependency![Portrait of Emily He](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/emily-24.jpg?itok=Lep6MNrI)
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July 11, 2022
Op-ed
When it comes to home resiliency, Canada can’t afford to wait
As Canada begins consultation on the National Adaptation Strategy, Canadians must demand governments invest in making our existing housing net-zero.![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)