Research & Analysis
December 2, 2021
Media Release
Utilities in remaining coal-burning provinces on track for coal phase-out, but at different speeds
Analysis shows utilities in Alberta and Saskatchewan are ahead of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
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November 15, 2021
Article
COP26 is over. What’s next? (Hint: rapid change for Alberta)
Back in Edmonton, Simon Dyer maps out priorities to meet climate commitments made in Glasgow![Portrait of Simon Dyer](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/simon-24.jpg?itok=0aqAMjAv)
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November 9, 2021
Op-ed
No better time to invest in an electric future
An interconnected net-zero grid optimizes Canada’s energy strengths beyond provincial borders![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
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November 1, 2021
Publication
How to Lighten the Climate Load
Technology and policy options to decarbonize B.C.’s heaviest trucks![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
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October 19, 2021
Media Release
Rapid coal phase-out in Canadian provinces sets stage for a net-zero grid
New report outlines next steps for governments, warns against unabated natural gas use![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
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September 23, 2021
Article
Canada’s climate leaders say no one must be left behind in the energy transition
Inclusiveness and urgency front-of-mind for women leading the way to net-zero![Cover of Connecting provinces for clean power grids](/sites/default/files/styles/sm_md/public/node_images/connecting-provinces-for-clean-electricity-grids.png?itok=ScBfjO2j)
September 17, 2021
Publication
Connecting provinces for clean electricity grids
Regional collaboration to unlock the power of hydro, wind and solar to decarbonize Canada’s economy![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
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September 13, 2021
Article
When business-as-usual is a barrier to clean energy
In remote communities, utilities need to change to meet climate goals and consumer needs![Portrait of Emily He](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/emily-24.jpg?itok=Lep6MNrI)
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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![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
August 11, 2021
Publication
First Nation leadership in British Columbia’s renewable energy future
Finding a path forward![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
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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![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
June 22, 2021
Media Release
Cutting the commute, and the carbon
Pembina Institute research investigates the potential climate benefits of working from home![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)