Research & Analysis

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2010-2023
B.C. legislature
October 20, 2021
Op-ed

B.C. needs clear vision for energy future

Highly anticipated updated climate plan is make-or-break moment for climate success
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October 19, 2021
Media Release

Investment to capture landfill gas a welcomed ‘made-in-B.C.’ climate solution

Renewable gas is a limited resource that should have targeted uses where electric options aren’t available
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Electricity
August 28, 2021
Publication

Aligning electricity planning with B.C.’s climate and social goals

Recommendations to BC Hydro on the Draft Integrated Resource Plan
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August 19, 2021
Publication

Metro Vancouver 2021 Clean Air Plan: for Climate and Health

Pembina Institute comments and recommendations
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Remote Communities
August 11, 2021
Publication

First Nation leadership in British Columbia’s renewable energy future

Finding a path forward
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Remote Communities
August 11, 2021
Media Release

New report shows Indigenous clean energy projects are key to meeting B.C.’s climate targets

But British Columbia’s energy policies are a deterrent to advancing Indigenous-led renewables despite climate action mandate
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July 15, 2021
Media Release

Heat waves fuel urgency to retrofit homes and buildings

Pembina Institute report finds building retrofits could create 200,000 jobs, generate $48 billion in economic development, and slash carbon emissions
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July 6, 2021
Media Release

B.C.’s hydrogen strategy misses opportunity to prioritize green hydrogen

Province could maximize climate opportunity by prioritizing lowest-carbon hydrogen production: Pembina Institute
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May 26, 2021
Media Release

Demonstration projects to make existing homes safer, more energy-efficient, less polluting

Pembina Institute joins BC Housing, Metro Vancouver Housing Corporation, City of Vancouver, BC Non-Profit Housing Association to issue request for proposals
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Transportation
April 28, 2021
Publication

A guide to electrifying urban delivery fleets in Canadian cities

Why and how last-mile delivery companies should make the switch to electric vehicles
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April 20, 2021
Media Release

B.C. budget takes small steps toward clean economy goals

Pembina Institute highlights opportunities to align investments with B.C.’s 2030 carbon reduction commitment
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March 26, 2021
Media Release

B.C. takes Canadian lead in setting sectoral carbon reduction targets

Pembina Institute welcomes progress, supports stronger policies to achieve deeper reductions
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Buildings
February 23, 2021
Publication

Kamloops needs to retrofit homes to reduce carbon pollution

Infographic shows scale of retrofits required to become a zero-carbon community by 2050
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February 22, 2021
Article

Setting a course to Canada’s clean hydrogen economy

Hydrogen must be low carbon to help in climate fight
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Letter
January 26, 2021
Publication

Principles for sectoral emissions targets in B.C.

Letter to the B.C. Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy
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