Research & Analysis
Buildings, Electricity
June 27, 2024
Media Release
B.C.’s Clean Energy Strategy opens path to net-zero emissions by 2050
It’s time for a plan that will ensure B.C. has an equitable and reliable energy system![Portrait of Chris Severson-Baker](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/chris-24.jpg?itok=AOLwE5rg)
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![Portrait of Betsy Agar](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/betsy-24.jpg?itok=5thxvND3)
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Electricity
March 28, 2024
Article
Regulatory barriers to decarbonize Canada’s electricity grid
Outdated approaches inhibit grid modernization and decarbonization![Portrait of Grace Brown](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/grace-24.jpg?itok=u2i_zA8t)
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Electricity
March 20, 2024
Publication
Directing Decarbonization
Examining regulatory barriers to a cleaner grid![Portrait of Grace Brown](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/grace-24.jpg?itok=u2i_zA8t)
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Remote Communities
March 13, 2024
Article
Long-term resource planning in remote communities
Understanding the critical relationship between utilities' strategic planning and the clean 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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Buildings
February 23, 2024
Media Release
Budget 2024 moves B.C. along on cleaner, more affordable path
Pembina Institute highlights the commitments made and still required to achieve CleanBC targets![Portrait of Betsy Agar](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/betsy-24.jpg?itok=5thxvND3)
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Buildings
February 13, 2024
Publication
Submission to Highest Efficiency Equipment Standards Consultation in B.C.
HEES is an important tool for decarbonization and climate readiness of existing buildings![Portrait of Betsy Agar](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/betsy-24.jpg?itok=5thxvND3)
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Remote Communities
February 7, 2024
Article
Empowering Indigenous leadership: A look at British Columbia's evolving clean energy landscape
Our reflections on a year of remote clean energy development in B.C., advancements in First Nations energy leadership, and what we're keeping an eye on in 2024![Arthur Bledsoe](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/arthur-24.jpg?itok=oMYqXS-F)
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September 20, 2023
Publication
Reducing methane emissions from B.C.'s oil and gas sector
Submission to the British Columbia Energy Regulator![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)