Decarbonizing Canada’s economy by 2050 requires governments to move quickly to reduce emissions from the electricity sector — starting with a commitment to achieve a net-zero grid by 2035. From coal phase-out to strong carbon pricing, broad policies and measures …
To reach climate goals, we need to break down gender barriers (blog)
Canada’s net-zero transition provides the opportunity to create a future that includes everyone. Tackling job barriers for women is critical to make sure everyone can benefit from the emerging energy economy. That’s why the Pembina Institute has launched a wide-ranging …
When business-as-usual is a barrier to clean energy (blog)
The way utilities deliver energy to remote communities and generate revenue discourages the purchase of renewable energy as well as the implementation of energy efficiency measures. For Indigenous communities to realize a clean energy future this needs to change. Read …
In remote communities, utilities can be a barrier to clean energy (blog)
The way utilities deliver energy to remote communities and generate revenue discourages the purchase of renewable energy as well as the implementation of energy efficiency measures. For Indigenous communities to realize a clean energy future this needs to change. Read …
Four essential elements in any federal climate plan (blog)
Climate change is a top concern for voters in Canada’s 44th federal election. Given the deadly consequences of climate change, this is no time for half measures and delays. It’s time to move forward with the utmost urgency. Here’s what …
Taking Charge (publication)
Ontario is well positioned to capitalize on the economic growth potential in electric vehicle development and production. In this report, we present the economic and job creation potential of accelerating electrification in Ontario’s light-duty vehicle market, from manufacturing to maintenance …
Ontario lags behind other jurisdictions in transition to electric vehicles (media release)
Ontario is well positioned to capitalize on the economic growth potential in electric vehicle development and production. In this report, we present the economic and job creation potential of accelerating electrification in Ontario’s light-duty vehicle market, from manufacturing to maintenance …
Metro Vancouver 2021 Clean Air Plan: for Climate and Health (publication)
Despite previous climate targets, our national and provincial greenhouse gas emissions have barely decreased: unless we rapidly change tack, extreme weather events like heat domes, forest fires, irregular precipitation patterns and cold snaps will become more intense, more common, and …
New research assesses climate potential of blue hydrogen (media release)
As Canada moves ahead with national strategies to achieve net-zero by 2050, hydrogen is a key element in the plan. New research shows that the climate benefits of blue hydrogen vary widely. Made with natural gas using carbon capture and …
Carbon intensity of blue hydrogen production (publication)
As Canada moves ahead with national strategies to achieve net-zero by 2050, hydrogen is a key element in the plan. New research shows that the climate benefits of blue hydrogen vary widely. Made with natural gas using carbon capture and …
First Nation leadership in British Columbia’s renewable energy future (publication)
Supporting Indigenous leadership in B.C.’s renewable energy sector is critical to meeting B.C.’s commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 40% below 2007 levels in 2030, and to advance reconciliation with Indigenous People. Read More at The Pembina Institute
New report shows Indigenous clean energy projects are key to meeting B.C.’s climate targets (media release)
The B.C. government can advance Indigenous energy sovereignty through policies that promote Indigenous-led renewable energy projects and the transition off diesel fuel. Read More at The Pembina Institute
