Research & Analysis

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2010-2023
Cover of Grid-Locked with Enmax Energy Centre plant
Electricity
November 23, 2023
Publication

Grid-Locked

Risks of unabated gas-fired electricity for a clean grid in Alberta
various old Pembina Institute logos Portrait of Will Noel Portrait of Scott MacDougall
Cover of submission
Electricity
November 22, 2023
Publication

Alberta Utilities Commission Renewable Electricity Generation Inquiry - Module A

Pembina Institute's written submission
Portrait of Jason Wang Portrait of Simon Dyer
First page of joint letter
Electricity
November 16, 2023
Publication

Renewable Energy and Land Use Planning

Joint Letter
Portrait of Chris Severson-Baker
Cover of Pembina's submission to draft Clean Electricity Regulations technical backgrounder
Electricity
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 various old Pembina Institute logos Portrait of Scott MacDougall
Crowd at the Pembina Institute’s Alberta Climate Summit iin Calgary
November 1, 2023
Article

Thank you for being part of the Alberta Climate Summit 2023!

Sold-out event featured lively exchanges and forward-looking solutions
Portrait of Laurence Miall
Cover of polling results with graph of support for reducing emissions from Alberta oil and gas
Oil & Gas
October 19, 2023
Publication

Polling Results: Oil and Gas, Jobs and Targets

Alberta too dependent on oil and gas; gov’t should plan for future jobs for energy workers
Portrait of Laurence Miall
October 19, 2023
Media Release

Seven out of 10 Albertans say province too dependent on oil & gas

New polling shows Albertans want government to prepare for future job opportunities as energy system changes
Electricity
September 28, 2023
Media Release

Major conclusion by Alberta Electric System Operator on Clean Electricity Regulations lacks evidence and transparency

Pembina Institute reacts to AESO comments on Clean Electricity Regulations
Portrait of Jason Wang
Oil & Gas
September 28, 2023
Media Release

Review of AER response to Imperial Oil tailings leaks raises questions about environmental oversight

Despite failure to communicate impacts to Indigenous communities, AER’s response found to be in line with procedures
various old Pembina Institute logos
Waiting to Launch 2023 mid-year update
Oil & Gas
September 14, 2023
Publication

Waiting to Launch 2023 mid-year update

Oilsands profits remain high, but companies are putting the brakes on energy transition spending, with no new investment in reducing emissions
Portrait of Scott MacDougall
Cover of moratorium factsheet
Electricity
August 24, 2023
Publication

Investment Impact of Alberta's Renewable Energy Moratorium

Renewable energy projects factsheet
Portrait of Jason Wang Portrait of Will Noel
Solar installation in Alberta
Electricity
August 10, 2023
Op-ed

Favourable regulations and incentives – not a moratorium – are necessary for clean energy prosperity

How Canada can get its share of a trillion-dollar global investment
various old Pembina Institute logos
Electricity
August 3, 2023
Media Release

Alberta hits brakes on affordable electricity projects

Halting renewable energy will increase electricity rates while costing jobs and revenue for municipalities and landowners
various old Pembina Institute logos
Wheat field with mountains in background under blue skies
Electricity
July 31, 2023
Article

Alberta's Renewable Energy Advantage

Renewables fuel economic growth, pay rural Alberta bills and underpin an affordable electricity system
Portrait of Will Noel
cover of cash flow modeling CCS
July 28, 2023
Publication

Cash flow modeling shows carbon capture and storage can help meet climate goals

Policy Options article and technical backgrounder
Portrait of Scott MacDougall Portrait of Janetta McKenzie