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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](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/Margaret-24.jpg?itok=CcrNE_gc)
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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](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/jason-24.jpg?itok=wtMidJ1E)
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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](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/jason-24.jpg?itok=wtMidJ1E)
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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](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/chris-24.jpg?itok=AOLwE5rg)
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](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
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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](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
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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](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-06/karambir-singh_0.jpg?itok=spwW4pAm)
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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](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/arthur-24.jpg?itok=oMYqXS-F)
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May 31, 2023
Article
Government action on UNDRIP and the clean energy transition
Upholding the rights of Indigenous Peoples is key to the energy transition in remote communities![Arthur Bledsoe](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/arthur-24.jpg?itok=oMYqXS-F)
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Electricity
April 28, 2023
Article
Budget 2023 shows federal commitment to clean electricity - what does that mean for the provinces?
Investments and tax credits can set provinces and territories on the path to net-zero grids by 2035![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
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April 19, 2023
Media Release
Alberta climate plan acknowledges need to cut emissions but lacks key elements of a credible strategy
Lack of near-term targets a serious problem![Portrait of Simon Dyer](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/simon-24.jpg?itok=0aqAMjAv)