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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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October 31, 2023
Article
Lessons learned on remote energy and international exchange
Remote community success stories, common challenges, and the imperative to share![Lynne Couves](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/lynne-24.jpg?itok=Snwy3hiX)
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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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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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March 31, 2023
Publication
Enabling Community Renewable Energy Development Through Aggregation
Helping Alberta communities participate in renewable energy projects
Electricity
March 29, 2023
Media Release
Alberta municipalities see aggregation as a route to renewable energy
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March 9, 2023
Article
2023: The year Alberta says goodbye to coal
Coal-fired power is a sunset industry, while renewable energy is on the rise![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
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