Research & Analysis
Remote Communities
June 22, 2023
Media Release
Pembina reacts to UNDA Action Plan
Long-awaited action plan a historic and positive step forward on Canada’s reconciliation journey![Lynne Couves](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/lynne-24.jpg?itok=Snwy3hiX)
![Workers installing solar panels in Kuujjuaq Quebec](/sites/default/files/styles/sm_md/public/node_images/budget-2023-and-remote-communities--more-support-needed.png?itok=ZrJmSSqD)
April 26, 2023
Article
Budget 2023 and remote communities: more support needed
More support will help accelerate the clean energy transition in rural communities.![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
![Solar installation on roof of building in small community](/sites/default/files/styles/sm_md/public/node_images/more-needed-to-meet-ghg-targets-and-decarbonize-the-nwt.png?itok=SUzJdrMH)
December 12, 2022
Article
More needed to meet GHG targets and decarbonize the NWT
Indigenous-driven projects, electric vehicles and heating need to be prioritized in the Energy Action Plan![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
![Portrait of Emily He](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/emily-24.jpg?itok=Lep6MNrI)
December 7, 2022
Media Release
NWT Energy Action Plan lacking Indigenous focus
GNWT should increase support for Indigenous led energy projects![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
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January 26, 2022
Media Release
Utilities in remote communities can support more clean energy safely and reliably
New study shows that the diesel-powered grids serving communities in the Northwest Territories can use 45 per cent more renewable energy![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
![Cover of First Nation leadershipin BC](/sites/default/files/styles/sm_md/public/node_images/first-nation-leadership-in-british-columbia---s-renewable-energy-future.png?itok=UgbXY_9e)
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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Remote Communities
July 8, 2020
Article
Tracking diesel reduction progress in remote communities
Report shows current diesel use in remote communities, and outlines goals and future opportunities for diesel reduction![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
![front page of research with solar in remote community](/sites/default/files/styles/sm_md/public/node_images/diesel-reduction-progress-in-remote-communities.png?itok=hVQXDRut)
Remote Communities
July 6, 2020
Publication
Diesel Reduction Progress in Remote Communities
Research Summary![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
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July 9, 2019
Publication
Power Shift in Remote Indigenous Communities
A cross-Canada scan of diesel reduction and clean energy policies![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
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