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Pembina Institute @pembina.org · 3h

The federal government has fast-tracked the Pacific Link pipeline, while the carbon capture plan tied to it gets smaller and smaller. “There’s no binding commitment” to build the Pathways project and “no penalty really” for not doing it. 🔗 buff.ly/zAQF6bP

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Pembina Institute @pembina.org · 20h

Ottawa's investment in energy efficient buildings will do more than save energy. These buildings can support a cleaner, more flexible electricity grid, too.⚡ "Canada’s energy future is being built inside ordinary homes and apartment buildings. @energimedia.bsky.social 📰👉 buff.ly/TI0ZGOD

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Pembina Institute @pembina.org · 10/10/2026

China’s electric truck boom is cutting diesel demand fast. 🚛⚡ E-truck sales jumped nearly 80% in the first half of 2026, helping shield the country from oil price shocks while lowering costs — and emissions. This shift is reshaping global oil demand. #EVs #EnergyTransition #EnergySky

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Pembina Institute @pembina.org · 09/10/2026

Public dollars shouldn't be used to prop up fossil fuel projects. Let markets manage risk. Governments should focus on creating the conditions for climate-competitive investments: ⚡ Clean electricity 🔌 Stronger grid connections ☀️ More renewable energy

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Pembina Institute @pembina.org · 09/10/2026

Alberta's new solar panel recycling fee is at least 139% higher than comparable programs elsewhere, yet no public analysis has been released to justify the purpose. The fee could add about $1 million to an average solar project and will make it harder to attract renewable energy investment.

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Pembina Institute @pembina.org · 08/10/2026

The gov't just committed $2B to deliver one million home #retrofits across Canada, alongside a national #HeatPump rebate aimed to help Canadians switch to more efficient heat pumps 👏 This strategy will help Canadians stay comfortable and safe at home as severe weather becomes more common.🍁

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Pembina Institute @pembina.org · 08/10/2026

Canada's emissions are rising, according to new estimates from 440Megatonnes. Buildings and electricity were the biggest sources of growth as gas use increased. The findings point to a deeper challenge: Canada isn't electrifying its economy fast enough. 🔗: buff.ly/q7qraMP

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Pembina Institute @pembina.org · 08/10/2026

Retrofits are essential to making homes more energy efficient & affordable. 🏠🛠️ That's why we're at the Canada Home Energy Justice Conference for #EnergyEfficiencyDay — advocating for $5B over 5 years to retrofit 1M homes. 🍁 Our Budget 2026 ask 👉 buff.ly/oMgwOCt

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Home retrofit funding a tangible step toward a more affordable, electrified Canada | Pembina Institute

Toronto — KEVIN LOCKHART, director of the Buildings program at the Pembina Institute, made the following statement in response to the federal government’s announcement of new home energy retrofit…

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Pembina Institute @pembina.org · 07/10/2026

AI data centres could bring major investment to Alberta, but they also require enormous amounts of electricity. More demand should mean more options for affordable electricity, not fewer. See what’s at stake ➡️ buff.ly/40tjjeP

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Pembina Institute @pembina.org · 06/10/2026

Our team joined the #NewEconomySummit lobby days in Ottawa to talk about what Canada needs to power its next era of growth.⚡ Our ask: double electricity supply, double electrification, and double energy efficiency to deliver a more affordable and energy-secure economy. © Blair Gable Photography

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Pembina Institute @pembina.org · 06/10/2026

In Australia, 1 in 3 homes run on rooftop solar, and no country installs batteries faster. For a nation that imports 90% of its diesel, clean energy is a gamechanger. Canada, this could be us! 🔗: buff.ly/YQ6J81z #ElectrifyAustralia #ElectrifyNow

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Pembina Institute @pembina.org · 05/10/2026

Be the first to see our latest insights on EVs, transportation trends and the policies shaping Canada's auto industry. 📧 buff.ly/T5BYqfq

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Pembina Institute @pembina.org · 05/10/2026

Trump is trying to reshape the North American auto industry around the U.S. Canada must resist. A Canadian auto strategy focused on #ElectricVehicles would mean more manufacturers, investment, access to export markets and stronger supply chains. 🍁 Our @theglobeandmail.com op-ed 👉 buff.ly/jYnU8rA

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Pembina Institute @pembina.org · 05/10/2026

The gov't just approved $66.3 million for home retrofit projects across Canada. 👏 "Retrofitting our existing buildings is one of the few actions that delivers a powerful triple dividend: lowering utility costs and emissions, while helping Canadians adapt to a changing climate." 🔗 buff.ly/oMgwOCt

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Pembina Institute @pembina.org · 04/10/2026

You don't need to own an EV to benefit from the widespread adoption of #ElectricVehicles 🚗🔌 Research from the US shows that households could see lower energy costs with more EVs on the road, including savings at the pump. In fact, lower-income households could benefit the most. 💰 🔗 buff.ly/XJUYYqk

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Pembina Institute @pembina.org · 04/10/2026

A more connected electricity grid could make a big difference during extreme weather. New research finds stronger Alberta-B.C. connections could reduce the frequency of grid outages in B.C. by 92%. Better connections = more reliability + lower costs. Worth a read 👉 buff.ly/0cLUZlU

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Pembina Institute @pembina.org · 03/10/2026

In Europe, consumers can choose from more than 20 #EV models priced below $40K. In Canada, there are only a handful. 🤯 Strong vehicle pollution rules would encourage competition and give automakers the incentive they need to bring more affordable #ElectricVehicles to Canada.🍁 #cdnpoli

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Pembina Institute @pembina.org · 03/10/2026

The president of #COP31 has launched a global #35by35 goal: increase electricity’s share of energy use to 35% by 2035. When powered by #CleanEnergy, electrification can make life more affordable, build more resilient economies, strengthen energy security and cut emissions. 🔗 buff.ly/gSkEa2T

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COP31 35-by-35 Global Electrification Pledge

Full text of the COP31 ‘35-by-35 Global Electrification Pledge’: raising electricity’s share of total final energy consumption to 35% globally by 2035.

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Pembina Institute @pembina.org · 02/10/2026

#Alberta isn't the only jurisdiction facing growing electricity demand. Wisconsin, Ontario and Texas are already using tools like smart thermostats, energy efficiency programs and rooftop solar to reduce energy use and manage peak demand.⚡ This is #DemandSideManagement in action ⬇️ #abpoli

Infographic comparing demand-reduction outcomes in Wisconsin, Ontario, and Texas—showing electricity saved (GWh/TWh), peak demand reductions (MW), and dollars saved per $1 invested to illustrate the value of demand-side management.

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Pembina Institute @pembina.org · 02/10/2026

Canada can unlock $3T in economic activity and 1.6M new jobs by expanding clean electricity. We need to: 💰 mobilize capital 👷 build the workforce 💪 strengthen supply chains 🏗️sustain the commitment to build Read the report ➡️ buff.ly/fL4arpd

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Pembina Institute @pembina.org · 01/10/2026

Canada should be investing in electrification and clean power, not another oil pipeline. The Pacific Link pipeline will increase emissions and is a risky bet for public funds, as long-term oil demand weakens. It should not be designated as a project of national interest. 🔗 buff.ly/BbuAlfq

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Pembina Institute @pembina.org · 01/10/2026

Oilsands production is already the largest contributor to oil and gas emissions in Canada, increasing +177% since 2005. New oilsands and pipeline projects will push emissions even higher and make the climate crisis worse. 🔗 Read our analysis: buff.ly/MNaZc9p

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Pembina Institute @pembina.org · 30/09/2026

Reconciliation requires both learning & action. This National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, consider supporting Sacred Earth— an Indigenous-led organization advancing Indigenous rights and climate solutions – by donating One Day’s Pay. 🧡 ➡️ buff.ly/IHzfFMb

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Pembina Institute @pembina.org · 29/09/2026

Methane leaks are a major source of waste in the oil & gas sector. Cutting them is one of the fastest, most cost-effective ways to reduce emissions. But Alberta's plan doesn’t go far enough. Learn why better methane monitoring matters ⬇️ buff.ly/OET1QJM

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As Alberta seeks methane equivalency, all measurement and monitoring tools are needed | Pembina Institute

Methane (the chief component of natural gas) often leaks or is lost somewhere between where it is drilled and where we burn it. This is not only a waste of a resource, but methane is also a highly…

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Pembina Institute @pembina.org · 29/09/2026

Canada is missing its climate targets. The world is on track to exceed 1.5°C. As climate risk grows, unusual solutions are becoming mainstream. Solar Radiation Modification is one of those ideas. Here’s what you need to know about the potential, risks and governance challenges ⬇️ buff.ly/P4dfya7

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Canada is missing its climate targets. Is it time to talk about Solar Radiation Modification? | Pembina Institute

Canada is not on track to meet its 2030 climate target. The latest federal data shows national emissions are just 10.3 percent below 2005 levels, which is the weakest performance in the G7, and the…

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Pembina Institute @pembina.org · 28/09/2026

💡Not every #DataCentre project will look the same. What matters is that prov.’s and territories set clear, measurable requirements that deliver outcomes: lasting local value, lower system costs and responsible resource use. Different pathways can achieve the same goals. #abpoli

New report from the Pembina Institute on how new data centres should be built, offering practical actions to protect electricity customers and support communities; graphic includes a "NEW REPORT" banner, headline text, and link pembina.org/principles-practice.

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Pembina Institute @pembina.org · 28/09/2026

The future of energy is electric. 🔋⚡ We are living through an information and energy revolution. And as costs plummet and #ElectroTech scales, fossil fuel demand will peak and fall. 🔗 buff.ly/aZqzEE6

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Pembina Institute @pembina.org · 27/09/2026

“We need to start on the path to a healthier future today.” A @utoronto.ca study found that widespread adoption of #EVs and a #decarbonized grid could yield up to US $188B in health benefits by 2050.💰 But we'll only see these benefits with the rapid implementation of #electrification policies.

Electric car plugged into a curbside charging station on a city street, with a yellow banner reading "The power to choose" and a caption promoting large-scale electric vehicle adoption for human health benefits, credited to the Pembina Institute.

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Pembina Institute @pembina.org · 26/09/2026

Fuel-importing countries that rapidly #electrify their economies could see their energy import bills fall by roughly a quarter by 2035⚡ By the same year, the world could be using 18M fewer barrels of oil per day🛢️📉 More on the #AgeOfElectricity in @iea.org’s latest special report ➡️ buff.ly/opOilpX

Bar chart comparing changes in global electricity generation by source (2005–2015 vs 2015–2025, TWh): huge 2015–2025 growth for Solar PV and Wind, earlier growth for coal and natural gas, modest hydro/bio gains, and declines for oil.

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Pembina Institute @pembina.org · 25/09/2026

Gas prices can swing fast. EVs get drivers off the roller coaster. Strong vehicle pollution rules can help bring more #EV models and price points to Canada, making EVs available to more people. #cdnpoli 👉 buff.ly/hMY1sp1 #cdnpoli #ElectricVehicles #EVs

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Pembina Institute @pembina.org · 25/09/2026

What does the path to 100% renewable electricity look like? In Summerside, P.E.I., wind, solar and battery storage already supply about 62% of annual energy needs, with stretches of fully renewable power already happening. The city is now working toward 100%. 🔗 buff.ly/MKuQaFr

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Pembina Institute @pembina.org · 24/09/2026

We just #roadtripped from Edmonton to Vancouver Island in an #EV 🚗🗺️ 2,804 kilometres, with 184 minutes of total charging time and $280 in charging costs — 30% less than what fuel would have cost for the same distance. Explore the full breakdown of our journey 👉 buff.ly/LpdTtV8

EV charging area with two Tesla chargers and a silver SUV plugged in, parked among other cars in a lot with freight cars nearby, framed by rugged mountains under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds.

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Pembina Institute @pembina.org · 24/09/2026

Data centres are coming to Alberta, but what will they mean for electricity prices, reliability and #CleanEnergy development? Click through for answers to some of the biggest questions, then read our Reddit AMA for a deeper dive. ➡️ buff.ly/YHVTbIh #ABpoli #DataCentres #EnergySky

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Pembina Institute @pembina.org · 23/09/2026

A reclaimed scrapyard in Naujaat is now generating clean energy. ☀️ The Ikayuut solar & storage project will power about 60% of the hamlet and cut diesel use by 30%. A great example of how renewable energy can cut emissions, boost energy independence & create economic opportunities in the North.

Aerial view of the newly completed Ikayuut solar and energy storage array on Arctic tundra near Naujaat at sunset, shown within a CBC article card with a headline announcing the project's completion.

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Pembina Institute @pembina.org · 23/09/2026

Oil and gas reclamation in Alberta isn’t working. Thousands of inactive and orphan wells remain, while taxpayers and landowners continue to face the consequences. Our latest FAQ breaks down what's happening — and how to solve it ⬇️️ buff.ly/n7esJeP

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It’s time to clean up the mess | Pembina Institute

If you live in Alberta, you’ve likely heard about land reclamation in the oil and gas sector. Simply put, land reclamation is about returning industrial sites back to a natural state after commercial…

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Pembina Institute @pembina.org · 22/09/2026

The climate crisis has never been so pressing, with global temperatures set to cross 1.5°C. That's where Solar Radiation Modification can come in. SRM is no longer a fringe scientific idea but is gaining traction in international communities. What you need to know about SRM ➡️ buff.ly/x877c2z

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Pembina Institute @pembina.org · 21/09/2026

The average price of an #EV in Canada is ~$65K. A strong emissions standard can bring that price down to ~$45K. Canadians need lower-cost models, more choice and a market where manufacturers compete for their business. Delaying the standard puts us further behind that goal. 🔗 buff.ly/Dsw4A9M

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Pembina Institute @pembina.org · 21/09/2026

Whether it's meeting the energy needs of our growing population, processing critical minerals, or powering transportation, #electricity is increasingly the foundation of our economic resilience. 🍁⚡ But infrastructure alone won't get us there. Our op-ed in @nationalobserver.com 📰👇 buff.ly/ARYWSot

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Pembina Institute @pembina.org · 21/09/2026

One week to go! As carbon dioxide removal (CDR) gains visibility in Canada, what will shape public opinion? Join Dr. Melanee Thomas (University of Calgary) on Sept. 28 to explore how Canadians respond to new information about CDR. 🔗 Register: buff.ly/U4KaL6G

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Pembina Institute @pembina.org · 20/09/2026

Australians now have nearly 200 #EV models to choose from, in part because of a federal vehicle efficiency standard introduced in 2025. With an increase in the number of models of low and zero-emission cars available at a range of prices, a record 24.9% of new cars sold in August were #electric. 🚗⚡

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Pembina Institute @pembina.org · 20/09/2026

China hit a new EV milestone last month: 65.2% of cars sold were electric or plug-in hybrid. 🤯 Higher fuel costs, expanding charging networks, and new EV models are pushing drivers away from gas-powered vehicles. Another example of the #AgeOfElectricity. 🔗 buff.ly/MlKYPaV

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Pembina Institute @pembina.org · 19/09/2026

To electrify our homes, vehicles and industries, Canada needs more than new infrastructure. We need workforce planning that aligns with our electrification strategy. More on @energimedia.bsky.social 🎙️👉 buff.ly/sZH8KP9

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Pembina Institute @pembina.org · 19/09/2026

Canada’s buildings can do more than consume electricity. #Retrofitting buildings as active energy assets can cut costs, ease grid pressure and strengthen climate resilience. Our @policyoptions.irpp.org op-ed on why buildings are central to Canada's electrification strategy goals 👉 buff.ly/fkcSSn2

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Pembina Institute @pembina.org · 18/09/2026

Responsible water management and lasting local benefits are just some of the things prov.'s and territories must think about when committing to building #DataCentres. Our new report outlines how gov'ts can ensure this growth delivers real benefits for Canadians 👉 buff.ly/oP14BE1

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Pembina Institute @pembina.org · 18/09/2026

#Budget2026 is a critical opportunity for Canada to demonstrate its commitment to that future with ambition and investment that exceeds its support for the fossil fuel sector. Our recs to get there 👇

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Pembina Institute @pembina.org · 18/09/2026

Lower household energy bills, greater access to clean tech like heat pumps and EVs, improved air quality, strengthened national security and economic resilience – just some of the benefits Canadians could see if Canada becomes a #CleanEnergy superpower.

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Pembina Institute @pembina.org · 17/09/2026

Canada should look forward, especially as clean energy investments begin outpacing fossil fuels. "The trends are pretty clear globally that clean is the thing that people want to invest in and in particular, the thing that private investment really wants to bring forward." 🔗 buff.ly/BDJ7ws7

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Pembina Institute @pembina.org · 17/09/2026

The Canada Investment Summit wrapped up this week, a chance to showcase what Canada has to offer the world. 💰🍁 However, the Summit prospectus presented more money invested into "Conventional Energy" than "Clean Energy" projects, as per @thelogic.co ⬇️

Bar chart titled “Conventional and clean energy projects require the most capex.” The y-axis is labelled “Capex” and ranges from $0 billion to $100 billion. Eight vertical bars show approximate capital expenditures by sector: minerals and metals ($53 billion), clean energy ($94 billion), advanced manufacturing ($15 billion), marine and port infrastructure ($67 billion), conventional energy ($98 billion), power and utilities ($48 billion), digital technology ($27 billion), and transportation ($27 billion). Clean energy and conventional energy have the tallest bars, both near $100 billion.

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Pembina Institute @pembina.org · 17/09/2026

Today, we've joined leading Canadian clean energy organizations in calling on PM Carney to deliver a "double, double, double" strategy by 2050: ⚡ double electricity supply 🔌 double electrification 💡 double energy efficiency Read the letter: buff.ly/H6nARCR

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