Storage Options in Planning

July 31, 2008
Publication
Renewable Is Doable Group
Letter
Download PDF

Energy storage systems enable greater amounts of intermittent generation from wind and solar power which can help Ontario transition from a polluting, high risk central generation model to a more decentralized, resilient, renewable system.

This document is part of a series of submissions made to the Ontario Energy Board.

Tags:

Related Research & Analysis

June 7, 2023
Publication

Reexamining Rates for Remote Renewable Energy

How integrating energy justice in power purchase agreements can accelerate an Indigenous-led clean energy transition
Arthur Bledsoe
Cover of Exploring Ontario’s Pathways to Net-Zero Electricity
Electricity
May 18, 2023
Publication

Exploring Ontario’s Pathways to Net-Zero Electricity

Pembina Institute response to the IESO Pathways to Decarbonization report
Portrait of Jason Wang various old Pembina Institute logos
Cover of Climate Policy Leadership in Ontario with Niagara Falls
April 26, 2022
Publication

Climate Policy Leadership in Ontario

The Pembina Institute’s recommendations to future leaders
Portrait of Carolyn Kim Portrait of Betsy Agar various old Pembina Institute logos various old Pembina Institute logos

Programs

Leading the transition to clean energy requires advancing solutions to today’s energy challenges from various angles.

 

The Pembina Institute has spent four decades working to reduce the environmental impacts of Canada’s energy production and to provide actionable ideas on how to implement clean energy.

icon for building program

Buildings

Buildings in Canada should be net-zero, safe, affordable, and resilient. Policies can make this happen.
icon for oil and gas program

Oil & Gas

The oil and gas sector is the largest source of emissions in Canada. Research, policy, and regulations can change that. 
icon for electricity program

Electricity

Fewer emissions, more opportunity. Our solutions lead to clean, reliable and affordable energy sources. 
icon for remote communities program

Remote Communities

Diesel is the main fuel source used to heat and power remote communities. A transition to healthier, more reliable, energy is within reach.
icon for equitable transition program

Equitable Transition

A net-zero economy should extend opportunities to everyone. The future energy industry is for all.  
icon for transportation program

Transportation

Actionable policy has the power to advance Canada’s transition to carbon-free transportation.