Research & Analysis

Featured All Research & Analysis Publications Articles Media Releases
2010-2023
Electricity
May 1, 2024
Media Release

Second-last coal plant in Alberta is retired

Key milestone for province’s electricity sector shows significant emissions reductions can be achieved with clear and robust regulations
Portrait of Scott MacDougall
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
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
various old Pembina Institute logos various old Pembina Institute logos
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
various old Pembina Institute logos various old Pembina Institute logos
Electricity, Oil & Gas
April 19, 2024
Media Release

One year since launch, no material progress on Alberta climate plan

Province is falling further behind global momentum on low-carbon economic growth
various old Pembina Institute logos Portrait of Simon Dyer
Electricity, Oil & Gas
April 19, 2024
Publication

The one-year anniversary of Alberta’s Emissions Reduction and Energy Development plan

An assessment of progress to date and recommendations for action
Portrait of Simon Dyer various old Pembina Institute logos Portrait of Scott MacDougall various old Pembina Institute logos Portrait of Monica Curtis
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
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
various old Pembina Institute logos
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
various old Pembina Institute logos
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 various old Pembina Institute logos
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
Transmission line towers in the middle of a yellow canola field in bloom with wind turbines in the background
Electricity
March 28, 2024
Article

Regulatory barriers to decarbonize Canada’s electricity grid

Outdated approaches inhibit grid modernization and decarbonization
various old Pembina Institute logos
Solar panels installed in Sachs Harbour, Northwest Territories
Remote Communities
March 25, 2024
Article

Funding the Territories in energy transition

Federal funding must fit the needs of Canada's North
Portrait of Emily He
Windmills in the distance in front of mountain views and behind a field of haybales
Electricity
March 21, 2024
Article

Assessing potential impact of Alberta's proposed viewscapes and agricultural land restrictions for renewable energy

Renewables support affordable and reliable electricity
Portrait of Jason Wang various old Pembina Institute logos
Oil & Gas
March 21, 2024
Publication

Meeting the emissions cap

A feasible pathway for the oil and gas sector
Portrait of Janetta McKenzie various old Pembina Institute logos