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Oil & Gas
February 15, 2024
Media Release

Pembina reacts to Government of Alberta’s submission on federal methane regulations

Draft amendments to oil and gas methane regulations leverage cost-effective, common-sense solutions
Portrait of Amanda Bryant
Buildings, Equitable Transition
February 9, 2024
Media Release

Pembina Institute welcomes Building It Green for upskilling workers, green retrofits

Increased union training capacity important step for future green building sector
various old Pembina Institute logos Portrait of Betsy Agar
Deep retrofits like this low-rise building development need additional support from the government to increase demand, according to the Pembina Institute (Courtesy Roberta Franchuk, Pembina Institute)
Buildings
February 7, 2024
Article

Deep retrofits of buildings save more than just money

New Pembina report outlines added benefits to health, GHG emissions reductions, climate resiliency, smart grid integration
Portrait of Betsy Agar
Cover of report - Beyond Energy Efficiency: Deep Retrofits - external renovations of multiunit apartment building with scaffolding
Buildings
February 7, 2024
Publication

Beyond Energy Efficiency

Deep retrofits save more than just money
Portrait of Raidin Blue Portrait of Jessica McIlroy Portrait of Betsy Agar
Two women working on an electric Ford F-150 Lightning pickup truck at an assembly plant
Equitable Transition
February 5, 2024
Op-ed

Pass the Sustainable Jobs Act now or risk future jobs and investments

We’ll show the world that Canada is ready
Portrait of Chris Severson-Baker
Cover of design recommendations for a national oil and gas emissions cap
Oil & Gas
February 5, 2024
Publication

Design recommendations for a national oil and gas emissions cap

Pembina Institute comments and recommendations on the Regulatory Framework for an Oil and Gas Sector Greenhouse Gas Emissions Cap
Portrait of Janetta McKenzie
Cover page of submission to the Electricity Advisory Council
Electricity
January 24, 2024
Publication

Coordination and Community Engagement for a Net-Zero Grid

Pembina Institute comments and recommendations
Portrait of Scott MacDougall
Shell Oil refinery in Hemmingstedt, Dithmarschen, Germany in summer
Oil & Gas
January 23, 2024
Article

Methane state of play, Part 2: Measurement matters

Improving oil and gas methane inventories through measurement
Portrait of Amanda Bryant
Buildings
January 17, 2024
Article

Deep retrofit supply chain waiting for more support

Need to overcome low demand, lack of skilled labour, and lagging regulation
Portrait of Raidin Blue
Cover of Deep Retrofit Supply Chain Analysis with prefabricated panel at retrofit site
Buildings
January 17, 2024
Publication

Deep Retrofit Supply Chain Analysis

Scaling capacity to decarbonize Canadian residential buildings
Portrait of Raidin Blue Portrait of Betsy Agar
Woman plugs in her electric vehicle.
Transportation
December 20, 2023
Article

Fast and furious

Turns out electric vehicle sales remained strong throughout 2023
Adam Thorn
Chris Severson-Baker at the Alberta Climate Summit
December 20, 2023
Article

Canada hit the climate action accelerator in 2023, but some provinces are riding the brakes

Boldness and clarity of COP28 final agreement has profound implications for our country
Portrait of Chris Severson-Baker
Transportation
December 19, 2023
Media Release

Federal government’s new EV regulations will boost sales and lower prices

Pembina Institute available for comment
Adam Thorn
Retrofitted building in B.C.
Buildings
December 18, 2023
Article

Federal and provincial housing supply efforts shouldn’t jeopardize affordability and climate resilience

It’s time for homes and buildings to emit less carbon and meet higher standards for saving energy costs
Portrait of Jessica McIlroy
Worker at a green building site
Equitable Transition
December 14, 2023
Article

The Sustainable Jobs Blueprint positions workers to lead in clean energy economy

Part II of the Pembina Institute and Canadian Labour Congress’s blueprint series provides worker-informed solutions for the energy transition
Portrait of Megan Gordon