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2010-2023
Two engineers on a roof of a building installing solar panels while the sun sets in the background
Buildings, Electricity, Equitable Transition, Oil & Gas, Transportation
October 18, 2024
Op-ed

Time for a real conversation about energy transition

And what we need to do to seize the benefits
Portrait of Chris Severson-Baker
Wind turbines on the horizon in rural Alberta with hay bales
Buildings, Electricity, Equitable Transition, Oil & Gas, Transportation
October 18, 2024
Article

The new energy economy has arrived, and Canada must pay attention

International Energy Agency’s 2024 World Energy Outlook full of proof points of the scale and pace of the world’s transition to clean energy
Portrait of Chris Severson-Baker Portrait of Jason Wang Portrait of Matt Dreis Portrait of Sarah McBain Portrait of Jessica McIlroy
Pincher Creek Wind Power
Electricity
October 2, 2024
Op-ed

As Alberta shows renewables the door, other jurisdictions are reaping the benefits

 Portrait of Chris Severson-Baker
Buildings, Electricity, Equitable Transition, Oil & Gas, Remote Communities, Transportation
September 12, 2024
Media Release

Launch of report, “A Clean, Resilient Future,” ahead of B.C. election

Recommendations for Advancing British Columbia’s Net-Zero Energy Economy
Portrait of Chris Severson-Baker Portrait of Jessica McIlroy
Carbon Removal
August 7, 2024
Media Release

Deep Sky’s carbon removal initiative in Alberta is just the start of province’s potential

New CDR Centre working to educate carbon removal market
Portrait of Jorden Dye
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Solar farm in the snow
Electricity
March 28, 2024
Article

Neither snow nor...smoke will stop solar panels from delivering energy

Business Renewables Centre-Canada looks at solar electricity generation in bad weather
Portrait of Margret Nellissery
Cover of factsheet
Electricity
March 11, 2024
Publication

Potential impact of siting restrictions on renewable energy projects

Proposed projects located on Class 1 and 2 agricultural land and within 35 km of national parks in Alberta
Portrait of Jason Wang Karambir headshot various old Pembina Institute logos
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
First page of submission letter
Electricity
August 18, 2023
Publication

Alberta Utilities Commission's inquiry and pause on approvals for affordable, reliable renewable electricity

Submission to the Alberta Utilities Commission
Portrait of Chris Severson-Baker
Electricity
August 10, 2023
Media Release

Canada's landmark Clean Electricity Regulations help move towards an affordable and reliable clean grid

Today's announcement of the draft Clean Electricity Regulations offers policy certainty and pathways for Canada's provinces
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
Economic benefits of a clean grid in Canada cover
Electricity
June 14, 2023
Publication

Economic benefits of a clean grid in Canada

The key to unlocking jobs and supporting local economic growth is investing in a clean grid
Karambir headshot various old Pembina Institute logos
Electricity, Remote Communities
June 7, 2023
Publication

Reexamining Rates for Remote Renewable Energy

How integrating energy justice in power purchase agreements can accelerate an Indigenous-led clean energy transition
Arthur Bledsoe