Research & Analysis
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May 4, 2021
Article
Better government policies will unlock the cash remote Indigenous communities need for clean energy
Innovative government funding policy and strategic private partnerships are essential to finance Indigenous-owned power generation![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
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April 27, 2021
Article
Delivering on the promise of nature-based carbon offsets
Developing a credible offset market depends on the quality and measurement of natural assets![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, 2021
Article
Canada’s National Inventory Report shows a plateau in carbon pollution. That’s not good enough
To reach a more ambitious 2030 target, stronger policies and provincial commitments are essential![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
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April 6, 2021
Article
Emissions improvements at some facilities are encouraging but not reflective of oilsands overall
Resource quality and technology variability means findings can’t be extrapolated across the sector![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
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March 16, 2021
Op-ed
For health, climate and jobs, Canada needs a major housing investment
Deep retrofits can boost GDP, lower emissions![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
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March 12, 2021
Op-ed
Financing the climate gap
Ottawa needs to leverage the capacity of the private sector to invest in climate solutions![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
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March 12, 2021
Op-ed
Investors looking for a clear and credible climate plan in Alberta
Starts with a commitment to short-term emissions-reduction goals![Portrait of Chris Severson-Baker](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/chris-24.jpg?itok=AOLwE5rg)
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March 11, 2021
Article
Net-zero by 2050: guiding principles to get it right
The surest route to a safe climate puts people first![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
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March 10, 2021
Article
What’s a fair and equitable price for renewable energy in remote communities?
The rate structure of power purchase agreements in remote communities needs radical transformation to advance renewable 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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February 22, 2021
Article
Setting a course to Canada’s clean hydrogen economy
Hydrogen must be low carbon to help in climate fight![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)
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February 18, 2021
Article
10 actions to ramp up adoption of zero-emission freight vehicles
Freight emissions are expected to surpass passenger vehicles by 2030. Here are 10 ways to build a zero-emission freight sector![Portrait of Carolyn Kim](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/user_images/carolyn-kim.png?itok=p3bnCqit)
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February 1, 2021
Article
Strong majority of Albertans support accelerated climate action
Polling reveals two thirds in favour of net-zero by 2050![](/sites/default/files/styles/sm_md/public/node_images/clean-fuel-standard-will-help-canada-achieve-net-zero-by-2050.png?itok=OxtebltR)
January 27, 2021
Article
Clean Fuel Standard will help Canada achieve net-zero by 2050
With a growing clean fuel industry and increasing costs of climate change, delay is not an option![various old Pembina Institute logos](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/2024-05/alumni-bio.jpg?itok=CV_sBscF)