Research & Analysis
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July 14, 2021
Article
2021 is smashing records for Canadian renewable energy deals
Corporations are driving demand for solar and wind power in Alberta![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
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June 11, 2021
Article
Local leadership brings big renewable energy opportunities to Alberta town
How the Innisfail town council kickstarted a conversation, creating a chain reaction of innovative and profitable projects![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
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May 4, 2021
Media Release
Indigenous solar energy project brings jobs, reliable revenue stream to community in Alberta
Pembina Institute reacts to Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation’s investment in clean electricity![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
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May 4, 2021
Article
Better government policies will unlock the cash remote Indigenous communities need for clean energy
Innovative government funding policy and strategic private partnerships are essential to finance Indigenous-owned power generation![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
April 29, 2021
Media Release
New corporate renewable energy tracker shows record-breaking growth
Online resource finds buyers are driving wind and solar energy development in Canada![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
March 19, 2021
Media Release
Investment will help close the Indigenous infrastructure gap
Pembina Institute reacts to Canada Infrastructure Bank’s Indigenous Community Infrastructure Initiative![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
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January 21, 2021
Article
How to boost renewable energy integration in remote communities
Energy policy needs to catch up as innovations allow for effective integration of renewables in microgrids![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
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December 1, 2020
Publication
Solar panels boost business case for electrifying multi-unit low-rise housing
Case study![Portrait of Betsy Agar](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/betsy-24.jpg?itok=5thxvND3)
November 24, 2020
Media Release
Energy Future report should reflect global energy trends and Canada’s net-zero goal
Pembina Institute reacts to Canada Energy Regulator’s release of Canada’s Energy Future 2020![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
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November 18, 2020
Article
Rethinking energy policy in Canada’s remote communities
Moving from the diesel of the past to a clean energy future![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
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October 29, 2020
Article
Unlocking renewables will unlock jobs in Alberta
Significant economic development opportunities to be tapped by enabling renewable energy options![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
Buildings
October 1, 2020
Media Release
Investments now in building retrofits, clean vehicles and power will create jobs, lower emissions
Pembina Institute applauds federal infrastructure announcement![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
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Remote Communities
September 15, 2020
Publication
Recommendations on QEC CIPP policy application
Joint briefing note to the Government of Nunavut![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
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