Research & Analysis
![Oilsands operation in Fort McMurray](/sites/default/files/styles/sm_md/public/node_images/federal-oil-and-gas-emissions-cap-shines-harsh-spotlight-on-alberta---s-lack-of-action.png?itok=8LroO456)
December 7, 2023
Op-ed
Federal oil and gas emissions cap shines harsh spotlight on Alberta’s lack of action
Cap addresses a competitive weakness of Canada’s high-carbon oil![Portrait of Janetta McKenzie](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/janetta-24.jpg?itok=xgecRW1v)
![New cars in lot](/sites/default/files/styles/sm_md/public/node_images/canada-can---t-hit-its-net-zero-goals-without-phasing-out-gas-guzzling-vehicles.png?itok=LV1VZC6j)
December 7, 2023
Op-ed
Canada can’t hit its net-zero goals without phasing out gas-guzzling vehicles
Why did our delegates show up at COP28 without a final plan for getting us off fossil fuel-burning cars?![Adam Thorn](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/adam-24.jpg?itok=0EH5Jq1F)
December 6, 2023
Media Release
Federal cap on oil and gas emissions is responsible and realistic—Pembina Institute
Cap completely in line with aspirational statements already made by oilsands companies and the Government of Alberta![Portrait of Janetta McKenzie](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/janetta-24.jpg?itok=xgecRW1v)
![Road through a new growth forest with a burnt forest in the distance](/sites/default/files/styles/sm_md/public/node_images/canada-needs-to-commit-to-ambitious-climate-action-at-cop28.png?itok=bg7kTzML)
November 30, 2023
Article
Canada needs to commit to ambitious climate action at COP28
As we continue to break environmental thresholds, this year's COP needs to address reducing global emissions and tripling renewable energy capacity![Portrait of Chris Severson-Baker](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/chris-24.jpg?itok=AOLwE5rg)
November 27, 2023
Media Release
Pembina reacts to Alberta Government’s threat to block progress on clean electricity
Challenge to the federal government’s draft Clean Electricity Regulations![Portrait of Chris Severson-Baker](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/chris-24.jpg?itok=AOLwE5rg)
![Semitrucks and passenger vehicles on the highway in Canada](/sites/default/files/styles/sm_md/public/node_images/ambitious--staggered-sales-mandates-a-key-to-meeting-zero-emission-mhdv-targets.png?itok=McgRyNNu)
November 23, 2023
Op-ed
Ambitious, staggered sales mandates a key to meeting zero-emission MHDV targets
Recommendation tops a set of policies Canada needs to steer the MHDV transition![Adam Thorn](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/adam-24.jpg?itok=0EH5Jq1F)
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November 17, 2023
Article
ENGOs propose amendments to Sustainable Jobs Act
Climate organizations recommend changes to strengthen Bill C-50 in light of unnecessary delays at Canada’s Standing Committee on Natural Resources![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
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Buildings
November 15, 2023
Article
“Affordable housing” isn’t affordable unless it’s energy efficient
As governments across Canada commit to building thousands of new homes, they also must commit to ensuring that housing is affordable to heat and cool![Portrait of Betsy Agar](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/betsy-24.jpg?itok=5thxvND3)
![Cover of The Role of Carbon Dioxide Removal on Canada's Path to Net-Zero with image of panel members](/sites/default/files/styles/sm_md/public/node_images/the-role-of-carbon-dioxide-removal-on-canada-s-path-to-net-zero.png?itok=IhTG0mxh)
November 9, 2023
Publication
The Role of Carbon Dioxide Removal on Canada's Path to Net-Zero
Alberta Climate Summit Panel summary![Portrait of Carson Fong](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/carson-24.jpg?itok=5lSUaaLf)
![Cover of Pembina's submission to draft Clean Electricity Regulations technical backgrounder](/sites/default/files/styles/sm_md/public/node_images/modelled-aspects-of-the-alberta-electricity-system.png?itok=nuiJ1fiM)
November 2, 2023
Publication
Modelled aspects of the Alberta electricity system
Peaking capacity, supply adequacy and simple cycle gas plant operations![Portrait of Will Noel](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/will-24.jpg?itok=d8ksAiPd)
![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
![Portrait of Scott MacDougall](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/scott-24.jpg?itok=aAZm7dEP)
![Cover of Pembina's submission to draft Clean Electricity Regulations](/sites/default/files/styles/sm_md/public/node_images/pembina-institute-response-to-draft-clean-electricity-regulations.png?itok=INn7u05B)
November 2, 2023
Publication
Pembina Institute response to draft Clean Electricity Regulations
Submitted to Environment and Climate Change Canada![Portrait of Will Noel](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/will-24.jpg?itok=d8ksAiPd)
![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
![Portrait of Scott MacDougall](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/scott-24.jpg?itok=aAZm7dEP)
November 1, 2023
Media Release
Pembina Institute releases strategy to decarbonize Canada’s highest emitting vehicles
The relentless rise in truck and bus emissions makes it increasingly urgent to develop a national clean transportation plan![Adam Thorn](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/adam-24.jpg?itok=0EH5Jq1F)