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“It is now very unclear how Alberta will avoid locking in an expensive, outdated, high-emitting electricity grid.”
Our executive director, Chris Severson-Baker, on what the Alberta-federal MoU means for the future of #CleanEnergy in Canada.
📄 Your weekend read: www.aptnnews.ca/national-new...
Our executive director, Chris Severson-Baker, on what the Alberta-federal MoU means for the future of #CleanEnergy in Canada.
📄 Your weekend read: www.aptnnews.ca/national-new...
Pipeline deal isn't good for Canada's climate policy: advocates
A new pipeline agreement between Alberta and Ottawa could trigger a race to the bottom on Canada's climate policies say advocates.
www.aptnnews.ca
December 7, 2025 at 7:01 PM
“It is now very unclear how Alberta will avoid locking in an expensive, outdated, high-emitting electricity grid.”
Our executive director, Chris Severson-Baker, on what the Alberta-federal MoU means for the future of #CleanEnergy in Canada.
📄 Your weekend read: www.aptnnews.ca/national-new...
Our executive director, Chris Severson-Baker, on what the Alberta-federal MoU means for the future of #CleanEnergy in Canada.
📄 Your weekend read: www.aptnnews.ca/national-new...
📈 Home insurance costs are soaring — up 90% in Alberta and 84% in Ontario over the past decade.
Homes with resilient retrofits experience fewer claims and lower recovery costs.
Read the full article 👇
Homes with resilient retrofits experience fewer claims and lower recovery costs.
Read the full article 👇
How governments and insurers can help lower soaring home insurance costs | Pembina Institute
Insurance premiums are climbing faster than inflation as severe weather losses escalate. Yet, insurers still don’t account for the risk-reduction power of resilient retrofits. Governments and…
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December 7, 2025 at 4:02 PM
📈 Home insurance costs are soaring — up 90% in Alberta and 84% in Ontario over the past decade.
Homes with resilient retrofits experience fewer claims and lower recovery costs.
Read the full article 👇
Homes with resilient retrofits experience fewer claims and lower recovery costs.
Read the full article 👇
Canada has lost 38,000 fossil fuel jobs in the past decade — even as production grew.
Join us Dec 10 for a webinar on Effective Transitions for Fossil Fuel Workers:
📊 What’s driving the decline
🗣 What workers need
✅ Best practices for future policies
Register now 🎟️⬇️
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Join us Dec 10 for a webinar on Effective Transitions for Fossil Fuel Workers:
📊 What’s driving the decline
🗣 What workers need
✅ Best practices for future policies
Register now 🎟️⬇️
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December 6, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Canada has lost 38,000 fossil fuel jobs in the past decade — even as production grew.
Join us Dec 10 for a webinar on Effective Transitions for Fossil Fuel Workers:
📊 What’s driving the decline
🗣 What workers need
✅ Best practices for future policies
Register now 🎟️⬇️
buff.ly/Ez8k4gR
Join us Dec 10 for a webinar on Effective Transitions for Fossil Fuel Workers:
📊 What’s driving the decline
🗣 What workers need
✅ Best practices for future policies
Register now 🎟️⬇️
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Smart meters can help households save money and strengthen the grid – but only if there’s meaningful public engagement.
“You can’t roll out (time-of-use rates) in isolation. They must be part of a broader, equity-based strategy,” says our DSM manager Kari Hyde.
“You can’t roll out (time-of-use rates) in isolation. They must be part of a broader, equity-based strategy,” says our DSM manager Kari Hyde.
Is time-of-day pricing the next frontier for NB Power?
Is time-of-day pricing the next frontier for NB Power?
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December 6, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Smart meters can help households save money and strengthen the grid – but only if there’s meaningful public engagement.
“You can’t roll out (time-of-use rates) in isolation. They must be part of a broader, equity-based strategy,” says our DSM manager Kari Hyde.
“You can’t roll out (time-of-use rates) in isolation. They must be part of a broader, equity-based strategy,” says our DSM manager Kari Hyde.
We convened something special in November. The Pembina Summit Inner Circle brought together leaders from gov't, Indigenous nations and more to tackle one big question:
How can B.C. decarbonize its energy systems while aligning with today’s political & economic priorities?
How can B.C. decarbonize its energy systems while aligning with today’s political & economic priorities?
December 5, 2025 at 9:11 PM
We convened something special in November. The Pembina Summit Inner Circle brought together leaders from gov't, Indigenous nations and more to tackle one big question:
How can B.C. decarbonize its energy systems while aligning with today’s political & economic priorities?
How can B.C. decarbonize its energy systems while aligning with today’s political & economic priorities?
Last week’s memorandum between Alberta and the federal government “raised about as many questions as it answered.”
🎥 WATCH: Janetta McKenzie, our director of oil & gas, on the Alberta-federal MOU
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🎥 WATCH: Janetta McKenzie, our director of oil & gas, on the Alberta-federal MOU
📺Full version ➡️ buff.ly/liilfqo
December 4, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Last week’s memorandum between Alberta and the federal government “raised about as many questions as it answered.”
🎥 WATCH: Janetta McKenzie, our director of oil & gas, on the Alberta-federal MOU
📺Full version ➡️ buff.ly/liilfqo
🎥 WATCH: Janetta McKenzie, our director of oil & gas, on the Alberta-federal MOU
📺Full version ➡️ buff.ly/liilfqo
👏Ontario’s Save on Energy’s XLerate Program is open with up to $15M for projects that deliver measurable energy savings.
⚡The program supports industrial, municipal, institutional, & healthcare sectors in achieving large-scale energy efficiency gains. 👉 buff.ly/mFq3mNJ
⚡The program supports industrial, municipal, institutional, & healthcare sectors in achieving large-scale energy efficiency gains. 👉 buff.ly/mFq3mNJ
December 3, 2025 at 10:01 PM
👏Ontario’s Save on Energy’s XLerate Program is open with up to $15M for projects that deliver measurable energy savings.
⚡The program supports industrial, municipal, institutional, & healthcare sectors in achieving large-scale energy efficiency gains. 👉 buff.ly/mFq3mNJ
⚡The program supports industrial, municipal, institutional, & healthcare sectors in achieving large-scale energy efficiency gains. 👉 buff.ly/mFq3mNJ
A new pipeline would drive up oilsands emissions—even with a Pathways carbon capture project.
The “grand bargain” is a plan to increase emissions.
Our analysis ➡️ www.pembina.org/pub/not-so-g...
The “grand bargain” is a plan to increase emissions.
Our analysis ➡️ www.pembina.org/pub/not-so-g...
December 3, 2025 at 6:45 PM
A new pipeline would drive up oilsands emissions—even with a Pathways carbon capture project.
The “grand bargain” is a plan to increase emissions.
Our analysis ➡️ www.pembina.org/pub/not-so-g...
The “grand bargain” is a plan to increase emissions.
Our analysis ➡️ www.pembina.org/pub/not-so-g...
Our Director of Oil & Gas, Janetta McKenzie, joins It’s Political to unpack the implications of the federal-Alberta MOU and answer the big question: What does this mean for the future of energy?
🎙🎧 Listen now: www.thestar.com/podcasts/its...
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Listen: Did Ottawa just get hosed by Alberta?
In this episode of "It's Political", we look at the signing of a memorandum of understanding by the federal government with Alberta yesterday, pledging support to build a new pipeline.
www.thestar.com
December 2, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Our Director of Oil & Gas, Janetta McKenzie, joins It’s Political to unpack the implications of the federal-Alberta MOU and answer the big question: What does this mean for the future of energy?
🎙🎧 Listen now: www.thestar.com/podcasts/its...
🎙🎧 Listen now: www.thestar.com/podcasts/its...
Wind & solar could quickly deliver affordable, clean power to Ontario.
✅ Lowest-cost electricity
✅ Zero emissions during operation
✅ Local jobs & economic growth
Ontario’s plan underestimates their potential. Here’s why that could be a big mistake ⬇️
www.pembina.org/pub/powering
✅ Lowest-cost electricity
✅ Zero emissions during operation
✅ Local jobs & economic growth
Ontario’s plan underestimates their potential. Here’s why that could be a big mistake ⬇️
www.pembina.org/pub/powering
Powering ON | Pembina Institute
Ontario’s electricity system is at a crossroads as the province anticipates an unprecedented growth in electricity demand of 75 per cent by 2050. The provincial government released an integrated…
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December 2, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Wind & solar could quickly deliver affordable, clean power to Ontario.
✅ Lowest-cost electricity
✅ Zero emissions during operation
✅ Local jobs & economic growth
Ontario’s plan underestimates their potential. Here’s why that could be a big mistake ⬇️
www.pembina.org/pub/powering
✅ Lowest-cost electricity
✅ Zero emissions during operation
✅ Local jobs & economic growth
Ontario’s plan underestimates their potential. Here’s why that could be a big mistake ⬇️
www.pembina.org/pub/powering
Canada has an extraordinary opportunity in the critical minerals sector. Workforce planning will make or break this moment.
Here’s what's happening in B.C., Alberta and Ontario ⬇
www.pembina.org/pub/key-elem...
Here’s what's happening in B.C., Alberta and Ontario ⬇
www.pembina.org/pub/key-elem...
December 1, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Canada has an extraordinary opportunity in the critical minerals sector. Workforce planning will make or break this moment.
Here’s what's happening in B.C., Alberta and Ontario ⬇
www.pembina.org/pub/key-elem...
Here’s what's happening in B.C., Alberta and Ontario ⬇
www.pembina.org/pub/key-elem...
60% of orgs newly interested in carbon dioxide removal have never bought carbon credits before.
Carbon removal is attracting companies entirely new to carbon markets.
Learn more in our latest scan ⬇️
www.pembina.org/pub/growing-...
Carbon removal is attracting companies entirely new to carbon markets.
Learn more in our latest scan ⬇️
www.pembina.org/pub/growing-...
www.pembina.org
December 1, 2025 at 4:01 PM
60% of orgs newly interested in carbon dioxide removal have never bought carbon credits before.
Carbon removal is attracting companies entirely new to carbon markets.
Learn more in our latest scan ⬇️
www.pembina.org/pub/growing-...
Carbon removal is attracting companies entirely new to carbon markets.
Learn more in our latest scan ⬇️
www.pembina.org/pub/growing-...
"If you build a technology that delivers expensive energy, that will increase bills.”
Renewables energy and battery storage are among the cheapest forms of energy. But Ontario is pursuing nuclear, which is much more expensive.
@nationalobserver.com explains why that’s risky. ⬇️
Renewables energy and battery storage are among the cheapest forms of energy. But Ontario is pursuing nuclear, which is much more expensive.
@nationalobserver.com explains why that’s risky. ⬇️
Ford's nuclear push could backfire with higher bills, US gas reliance: report
A new analysis from the Pembina Institute channels the province's plans to invest heavily in nuclear, backstopped by gas, rather than developing renewable energy that it says is cheaper and not…
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November 30, 2025 at 3:00 PM
"If you build a technology that delivers expensive energy, that will increase bills.”
Renewables energy and battery storage are among the cheapest forms of energy. But Ontario is pursuing nuclear, which is much more expensive.
@nationalobserver.com explains why that’s risky. ⬇️
Renewables energy and battery storage are among the cheapest forms of energy. But Ontario is pursuing nuclear, which is much more expensive.
@nationalobserver.com explains why that’s risky. ⬇️
📣 “We really do think it’s a key policy to drive down emissions.” -- Adam Thorn, Pembina’s Transportation director, told CBC News.
Discover how plug-in hybrids can accelerate Canada’s EV transition — if we get it right. 🔗⬇️
www.cbc.ca/news/climate...
Discover how plug-in hybrids can accelerate Canada’s EV transition — if we get it right. 🔗⬇️
www.cbc.ca/news/climate...
www.cbc.ca
November 29, 2025 at 6:00 PM
📣 “We really do think it’s a key policy to drive down emissions.” -- Adam Thorn, Pembina’s Transportation director, told CBC News.
Discover how plug-in hybrids can accelerate Canada’s EV transition — if we get it right. 🔗⬇️
www.cbc.ca/news/climate...
Discover how plug-in hybrids can accelerate Canada’s EV transition — if we get it right. 🔗⬇️
www.cbc.ca/news/climate...
When tenants, consumers, and building owners shift from conventional, one-way consumers to actively participating in the electricity system via demand-side management (DSM) — everyone wins.
Read the report 👉 buff.ly/5LLVoQY
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Read the report 👉 buff.ly/5LLVoQY
@albertaecotrust.bsky.social
November 28, 2025 at 3:01 PM
When tenants, consumers, and building owners shift from conventional, one-way consumers to actively participating in the electricity system via demand-side management (DSM) — everyone wins.
Read the report 👉 buff.ly/5LLVoQY
@albertaecotrust.bsky.social
Read the report 👉 buff.ly/5LLVoQY
@albertaecotrust.bsky.social
Ottawa’s new energy deal with Alberta won’t stop global oil demand from declining in the coming decade.
Canada needs clear climate policies to stay competitive in a rapidly decarbonizing world.
Our full reaction ⬇️
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Canada needs clear climate policies to stay competitive in a rapidly decarbonizing world.
Our full reaction ⬇️
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November 27, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Ottawa’s new energy deal with Alberta won’t stop global oil demand from declining in the coming decade.
Canada needs clear climate policies to stay competitive in a rapidly decarbonizing world.
Our full reaction ⬇️
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Canada needs clear climate policies to stay competitive in a rapidly decarbonizing world.
Our full reaction ⬇️
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Today’s CleanBC review shows #ClimateAction 🤝 #StrongEconomy. B.C. is cutting emissions and building the economy.
Now is the time to stay ambitious. Clean energy is the path to a strong economy. #BCpoli
Our full reaction 🔗⬇️
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Now is the time to stay ambitious. Clean energy is the path to a strong economy. #BCpoli
Our full reaction 🔗⬇️
www.pembina.org/media-releas...
CleanBC review shows plan is working, clean energy is path to strong economy | Pembina Institute
VANCOUVER — JESSICA MCILROY, Manager of Government Relations with the Pembina Institute, made the following statement in response to the release of the CleanBC review panel’s final report:“Today’s…
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November 26, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Today’s CleanBC review shows #ClimateAction 🤝 #StrongEconomy. B.C. is cutting emissions and building the economy.
Now is the time to stay ambitious. Clean energy is the path to a strong economy. #BCpoli
Our full reaction 🔗⬇️
www.pembina.org/media-releas...
Now is the time to stay ambitious. Clean energy is the path to a strong economy. #BCpoli
Our full reaction 🔗⬇️
www.pembina.org/media-releas...
Canada’s auto sector is in crisis. But EVs are the future. A strong domestic EV market will protect auto jobs & help Canada compete globally.
With smart policy, EV jobs could grow to 600K by 2035.
Let's not miss our chance to do it right. ⤵️
www.hilltimes.com/story/2025/1...
With smart policy, EV jobs could grow to 600K by 2035.
Let's not miss our chance to do it right. ⤵️
www.hilltimes.com/story/2025/1...
Canada needs a strong EV market to secure future jobs
Electric vehicles draw on the sectors where Canada already has natural advantages: critical minerals, battery components, vehicle assembly, and maintenance.
www.hilltimes.com
November 26, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Canada’s auto sector is in crisis. But EVs are the future. A strong domestic EV market will protect auto jobs & help Canada compete globally.
With smart policy, EV jobs could grow to 600K by 2035.
Let's not miss our chance to do it right. ⤵️
www.hilltimes.com/story/2025/1...
With smart policy, EV jobs could grow to 600K by 2035.
Let's not miss our chance to do it right. ⤵️
www.hilltimes.com/story/2025/1...
Relying heavily on gas and nuclear is a big risk for Ontario’s energy grid.
But wind, solar and battery storage can help diversify energy generation, creating more resilience and security – while also lowering hydro bills.
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But wind, solar and battery storage can help diversify energy generation, creating more resilience and security – while also lowering hydro bills.
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November 25, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Relying heavily on gas and nuclear is a big risk for Ontario’s energy grid.
But wind, solar and battery storage can help diversify energy generation, creating more resilience and security – while also lowering hydro bills.
🔗➡️ buff.ly/fre7Uix
But wind, solar and battery storage can help diversify energy generation, creating more resilience and security – while also lowering hydro bills.
🔗➡️ buff.ly/fre7Uix
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Electricity prices in ON have already risen 29% this year, partly tied to nuclear spending. New report from @pembina.org warns that leaning on nat gas in the short term + new nuclear in the long term will lead to the province missing low-cost opportunities in renewables. @matinsarfraz.bsky.social
Ford's nuclear push could backfire with higher bills, US gas reliance: report
A new analysis from the Pembina Institute channels the province's plans to invest heavily in nuclear, backstopped by gas, rather than developing renewable energy that it says is cheaper and not relian...
www.nationalobserver.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Electricity prices in ON have already risen 29% this year, partly tied to nuclear spending. New report from @pembina.org warns that leaning on nat gas in the short term + new nuclear in the long term will lead to the province missing low-cost opportunities in renewables. @matinsarfraz.bsky.social
Canada’s #CleanEnergy future is within reach – but we need your help getting there.
Support our work advancing climate solutions today 👉 www.pembina.org/donate
Support our work advancing climate solutions today 👉 www.pembina.org/donate
November 25, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Canada’s #CleanEnergy future is within reach – but we need your help getting there.
Support our work advancing climate solutions today 👉 www.pembina.org/donate
Support our work advancing climate solutions today 👉 www.pembina.org/donate
A new #COP30 report shows the world could avoid nearly 1°C of warming—if countries deliver on three key promises:
➡️️ Scale up renewable energy
➡️️ Boost energy efficiency
➡️ Enforce strong methane regulations
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➡️️ Scale up renewable energy
➡️️ Boost energy efficiency
➡️ Enforce strong methane regulations
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Keeping promises on renewables, energy efficiency and methane ‘would avoid nearly 1C of global heating’
Analysis published at Cop30 summit shows adhering to pledges offers world hope of avoiding climate breakdown
www.theguardian.com
November 24, 2025 at 8:00 PM
A new #COP30 report shows the world could avoid nearly 1°C of warming—if countries deliver on three key promises:
➡️️ Scale up renewable energy
➡️️ Boost energy efficiency
➡️ Enforce strong methane regulations
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➡️️ Scale up renewable energy
➡️️ Boost energy efficiency
➡️ Enforce strong methane regulations
buff.ly/zKs4iud
With the new federal budget, priorities are clear — and climate policy can deliver on them.
This creates a major opportunity to use climate action as a lever to deliver on the issues Canadians care about most.
Read the article👇
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This creates a major opportunity to use climate action as a lever to deliver on the issues Canadians care about most.
Read the article👇
www.pembina.org/blog/climate...
Climate as a lever to deliver on emerging Canadian priorities | Pembina Institute
With the ballooning cost of living, economic uncertainty, a stressed healthcare system, and international trade tensions, Canadians are managing more than ever. To back this up, a July 2025 Abacus…
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November 24, 2025 at 3:00 PM
With the new federal budget, priorities are clear — and climate policy can deliver on them.
This creates a major opportunity to use climate action as a lever to deliver on the issues Canadians care about most.
Read the article👇
www.pembina.org/blog/climate...
This creates a major opportunity to use climate action as a lever to deliver on the issues Canadians care about most.
Read the article👇
www.pembina.org/blog/climate...
💰 Rural Alberta earned $70M in tax revenue from wind & solar in 2025 — funding roads, emergency services & recreation.
But a provincial moratorium has stalled future growth, costing municipalities $84M/year in lost revenue.
🧾Your weekend read ⬇️
But a provincial moratorium has stalled future growth, costing municipalities $84M/year in lost revenue.
🧾Your weekend read ⬇️
Rural Alberta's $70-million question: Will renewable energy revenue keep growing?
Rural Alberta's $70 million question: Will renewable energy revenue keep growing?
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November 23, 2025 at 7:01 PM
💰 Rural Alberta earned $70M in tax revenue from wind & solar in 2025 — funding roads, emergency services & recreation.
But a provincial moratorium has stalled future growth, costing municipalities $84M/year in lost revenue.
🧾Your weekend read ⬇️
But a provincial moratorium has stalled future growth, costing municipalities $84M/year in lost revenue.
🧾Your weekend read ⬇️
Manitoba is choosing new gas plants to meet its energy needs. Wind, solar and batteries could close the gap instead.
@climateactionmb.bsky.social have a roadmap for Manitoba’s clean energy future⬇️
@climateactionmb.bsky.social have a roadmap for Manitoba’s clean energy future⬇️
The Immense Potential of Wind, Solar, and Storage in Manitoba - Climate Action Team Manitoba
By James Wilt, Policy Development Manager
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November 23, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Manitoba is choosing new gas plants to meet its energy needs. Wind, solar and batteries could close the gap instead.
@climateactionmb.bsky.social have a roadmap for Manitoba’s clean energy future⬇️
@climateactionmb.bsky.social have a roadmap for Manitoba’s clean energy future⬇️