Research & Analysis

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2010-2023
Oil & Gas
April 29, 2024
Publication

Modelling future impacts of the oil and gas emissions cap

Contextualizing the Conference Board of Canada’s analysis
Portrait of Janetta McKenzie
Cover of Reframed report showing front of Medewiwin Apartments
Buildings
April 25, 2024
Publication

Reframed Initiative: Outcomes and analysis

A study of six best-in-class deep retrofit schematic designs
Portrait of Betsy Agar various old Pembina Institute logos
Buildings
April 25, 2024
Media Release

Landmark Reframed Initiative demonstrates how deep building retrofits are doable and necessary

Designs include energy and carbon reductions plus beyond-energy benefits making homes healthier, safer, climate resilient and more affordable to heat and cool
Portrait of Betsy Agar various old Pembina Institute logos
Transportation
April 25, 2024
Media Release

New report analyzes the effectiveness of clean fuels in lowering emissions

Research from the Pembina Institute explores the best use of alternative fuels in reducing the carbon footprint of road freight
Hongyu Xiao
A large truck on a highway passing through farmland
Transportation
April 25, 2024
Publication

Fuelling the Transition

Low-carbon fuel choices for road freight
Hongyu Xiao
Workers installing solar panels on a residential home roof.
Equitable Transition
April 17, 2024
Article

Passing Sustainable Jobs Act moves Canada closer to clean economy

Labour and environmental groups agree: legislation ensures workers will lead the energy transition and the Senate needs to pass it quickly
Portrait of Megan Gordon
Electric truck charging station
Transportation
April 17, 2024
Article

6 key factors holding back charging infrastructure for fleets

Electric road freight depends on a grid-ready charging network, yet deployment has been sluggish
Chandan Bhardwaj
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
Buildings
April 12, 2024
Media Release

Today’s announcement of Canada’s Housing Plan builds a foundation for safe, climate resilient homes

Announcement offers green, affordable housing supports, but more is needed from the provinces
Portrait of Betsy Agar
Copy of letter to Minister Guilbeault about Canada's 2035 emissions target
April 9, 2024
Publication

Letter to Minister Steven Guilbeault on 2035 emissions reduction target

Faster pace of change needed between now and 2035
Portrait of Chris Severson-Baker
Solar panels in Kotzebue
Remote Communities
April 8, 2024
Article

Remote clean energy and the federal budget

Exploring the role of federal budgets in advancing remote clean energy and what we’re looking for in Budget 2024
Portrait of Emily He Portrait of Fibha Nazim Lynne Couves
Buildings
April 8, 2024
Media Release

New modelling signals scale of investments needed to relieve home energy poverty

Low-income Canadians need help lowering energy bills and improving quality of life
Portrait of Betsy Agar
Cover of Better Buildings report show house under construction
Buildings
April 8, 2024
Publication

Better Buildings for All

Relieving energy poverty through deep retrofits
Portrait of Jessica McIlroy Portrait of Betsy Agar
A photo of the Canadian House of Commons with a Canadian flag flying in front.
Equitable Transition
April 2, 2024
Article

An open letter in support of the Sustainable Jobs Act

It's time to align workforce, regional, and economic development with our climate goals
Portrait of Chris Severson-Baker
Oil & Gas
April 2, 2024
Media Release

New poll shows clear public support for tackling methane emissions

Governments should move quickly to implement strengthened regulations and meet public expectations
Portrait of Amanda Bryant