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Solar near Coronation
Electricity
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
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Electrical engineer designs lighting shows
Equitable Transition
March 8, 2023
Article

International Women’s Day: Now is the time to act on equity

The energy industry remains one of the least gender diverse industries and one of the biggest contributors to the gender gap in Canada
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Binnu Jeyakumar is the Electricity program director at the Pembina Institute
Equitable Transition
March 7, 2023
Article

Women in Energy Transformation Profile: Binnu Jeyakumar

“As we usher in a new energy economy, we have the chance to make sure we don’t perpetuate those wrongs.”
An abandoned oil well in Alberta
Oil & Gas
March 6, 2023
Op-ed

Well cleanup money should go to growing clean energy instead

Proposed changes to Alberta's oil and gas liabilities program not fit for purpose
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Colleen Lenahan, Shell’s Commercial and Business Development Manager at Scotford
Equitable Transition
February 28, 2023
Article

Women in Energy Transformation Profile: Colleen Lenahan

“It’s both a great privilege and a great responsibility to be a part of the energy transformation”
natural gas pipes at processing plant in B.C.
Oil & Gas
February 23, 2023
Article

B.C. gas utilities need to rethink their business models

For B.C. to meet its net-zero commitments, the province’s natural gas system will need to look very different than today
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Small child with stuffed animals exiting electric school bus
Transportation
January 19, 2023
Article

Lion Electric leading the transition to zero-emission vehicles

#ZEV-life: Stories from fleets making the switch
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An older house in Ontario
Buildings
January 18, 2023
Op-ed

Canada needs a better approach to net-zero home renovations

Incentive programs need to meet homeowners where they are and set them on a path to zero-carbon homes
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Pumpjacks on oil well site
Oil & Gas
January 17, 2023
Article

Soon, the world looks set to need much less oil

How should Canada plan and prepare?
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Solar installation on roof of building in small community
Remote Communities
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
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Women Leading Energy roundtable participants
Equitable Transition
December 12, 2022
Article

Three takeaways on gender and energy transition from COP27

Pembina Institute roundtable on Women Leading Energy
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Electricity transmission lines in Alberta
November 24, 2022
Article

Global momentum on clean electricity keeps building

In 2023, Canada must prioritize action
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Wind turbines in Alberta
November 24, 2022
Article

Renewable energy target raised to match corporate purchasing enthusiasm

Business Renewables Centre-Canada sets new, ambitious goal
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Natural gas well pad in B.C.
Oil & Gas
November 22, 2022
Article

From pledge to progress on methane emissions reduction

At COP27, Canada shows leadership on driving down a potent greenhouse gas
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COP27 event location
November 8, 2022
Article

Canada at COP27

The need to move from pledges to progress
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