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Pembina Institute @pembina.org · 4h
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 · 23h
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
Article card about Summerside, P.E.I., nearing 100% renewable power; headline reads “This P.E.I. city is closing in on 100% renewable power,” with a subhead about wind and solar, a yellow "Renewables" tag and red "BE GIANT" logo over a dramatic cloudy sunset.
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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
Social media graphic promoting an article about electric vehicle affordability in Canada. The graphic features a card-style article preview on a light blue background with a yellow label reading “Electric Vehicles.” The main image shows the rear side of a black electric vehicle connected to a charging station with multiple charging cables visible. The Future Economy.ca logo appears in the lower-right corner of the photo. Below the image, the headline reads, “Canadians Deserve Affordable EVs. Why Are We Paying More Than the Rest of the World?” A short excerpt underneath states: “Canada can build an EV industry and make vehicles more affordable. We need policies that do both.” A faded background image of an electric vehicle and charger is visible behind the article card.
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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
The image shows a card-style article preview on a light blue background featuring a pedestrian bridge with cable supports and an airplane in the distance. A yellow label at the top reads “Buildings.” The article headline states, “Canada’s buildings can do more than consume electricity,” followed by the subheading: “Retrofitting buildings as active energy assets can cut costs, ease grid pressure and strengthen climate resilience.” The graphic includes the Policy Options logo, the publication date of September 17, 2026, and the byline “By Kevin Lockhart.”
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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
Promotional graphic from the Pembina Institute announcing a new report titled “Making data centre development work for Canadians.” The design features a blue-toned photo of a modern data centre server room in the background. A large white text box in the foreground contains the report title, with “data centre development” highlighted in orange-red. A red banner at the top left reads “NEW REPORT.” The Pembina Institute logo appears in the top right corner. Near the bottom of the text box, a link icon precedes the URL “pembina.org//pub/principles-practice."
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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
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
Graphic showing electricity transmission towers and power lines stretching toward the horizon at sunset. Overlaid text reads: “We can build a more affordable, productive and secure energy future for Canada.” Below, three goals are listed with icons: “Double electricity supply,” “Double electrification,” and “Double energy efficiency.” The Pembina Institute logo appears at the bottom of the image.
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Pembina Institute @pembina.org · 16/09/2026
Public awareness of carbon dioxide removal (CDR) is still low in Canada. As CDR gains visibility, how will Canadians respond? Discover what shapes public opinion and what it means for CDR communication. 📍Webinar 📅September 28 🔗Register: buff.ly/DQmZKQC
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Pembina Institute @pembina.org · 15/09/2026
With ample wind and solar resources, Saskatchewan is well positioned to support the growth of AI infrastructure while modernizing its electricity system. Instead, the Bell AI Fabric expansion risks locking in higher emissions & costs by relying on large-scale natural gas.💰📉 🔗 buff.ly/LR1rXkN
Graphic with an image of a data centre server room. A red banner at the top left reads "BREAKING NEWS." Text on the graphic reads: "September 15, 2026. New natural gas plant for Bell AI Fabric expansion risks higher emissions, costs" A link to a Pembina Institute media release appears below. The Pembina Institute logo is displayed at the bottom. The words "higher emissions" and "costs" are highlighted in yellow.
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Pembina Institute @pembina.org · 15/09/2026
The oil and gas sector is Canada's largest source of emissions, responsible for 30%. With new oilsands and pipeline projects on the table, emissions could keep growing. It's time to choose a different path. Learn what's at stake for Canada: buff.ly/HPBBctH
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Pembina Institute @pembina.org · 14/09/2026
Globally, investments in #CleanEnergy outpace fossil fuels 2:1. The Investment Summit should put $ behind the projects that will build a stronger, safer & healthier Canada: creating jobs, improving energy security and reducing emissions. We must look where the world is going, not where it’s been.
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Pembina Institute @pembina.org · 13/09/2026
A break at the pump is welcome relief, but the gas tax pause won’t shield Canadians from volatile global oil prices forever. Long-term relief means helping Canadians avoid that exposure by accelerating the shift to EVs. 🔗 buff.ly/JubsUrs
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Pembina Institute @pembina.org · 13/09/2026
Today marks the 19th anniversary of UNDRIP – a landmark international framework affirming the rights of the world's Indigenous Peoples. There is still work to do to meet UNDRIP's fundamental promises – including in Canada’s energy sector. Revisit this document: buff.ly/SlldAzS
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Pembina Institute @pembina.org · 12/09/2026
The U.S. is moving towards almost no meaningful tailpipe targets at all. Canada shouldn’t hitch its EV future to that – but historically, that’s exactly what we’ve done.
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Pembina Institute @pembina.org · 12/09/2026
More than half of Vancouver's schools are located within 200 metres of major trucking corridors. And on weekdays, when children are at school, the level of harmful pollutants from diesel exhaust is up to 2.8 times higher — increasing the risk of childhood asthma, compromised lung function and more.
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Pembina Institute @pembina.org · 11/09/2026
New modelling from @climateinstitute.bsky.social shows Canada would be lucky to hit its 2030 emissions target by 2050. The data shows many climate policies were working. But the Carney government has weakened, delayed, and rolled back key measures, putting years of progress at risk.
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Pembina Institute @pembina.org · 11/09/2026
Alberta needs new electricity infrastructure. But every kilowatt of demand that can be avoided, reduced or shifted today is one less kilowatt the system has to generate, deliver and pay for in the future. A demand-side toolkit can do just that #abpoli 👉 buff.ly/pcuAaxT
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Pembina Institute @pembina.org · 11/09/2026
26 finalists. 51.4M electric KM driven annually. 🚚🔌 To identify the #CanadianCleanFleetAwards finalists, we looked beyond fleet size alone, evaluating EV adoption, usage, charging & leadership. See how we ranked the leaders electrifying Canada's fleets with the #CanadianCleanFleetAwards 👇
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Pembina Institute @pembina.org · 10/09/2026
If the West Coast pipeline is a good business decision, why didn't the private sector step up to build it? Our latest report examines the economics of the pipeline — and finds that it's a risky bet for taxpayers. 👉 buff.ly/prpFvLr
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Pembina Institute @pembina.org · 10/09/2026
The N.W.T. government wants to increase the amount of renewable energy that independent producers can connect to local grids. But Northern energy systems need modernization to support more renewables safely & effectively. "These systems all across the North are old and they need to be modernized."
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Pembina Institute @pembina.org · 09/09/2026
On #WorldEVDay, we’re celebrating the moves Canada is making toward #ElectricVehicles ⬇️ 🔌39,000+ chargers across Canada 🚗 >1 in 10 new vehicle sales are #ZEVs 💰Up to $32K lifetime savings with reinstated EV rebate Let's maintain this progress with a strong vehicle emissions standard.⚡
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Pembina Institute @pembina.org · 09/09/2026
Canada needs more affordable housing, but we also need to preserve existing homes. Modern construction methods like prefabrication can help speed up retrofits while reducing disruption for residents. Our latest blog explores what’s holding adoption back and how to move forward 👉 buff.ly/Ep0iNP7
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Pembina Institute @pembina.org · 08/09/2026
The world is now on track to exceed the “safe” level of 1.5°C of warming. The cause is clear: fossil fuel pollution. But so is the solution: we must rapidly scale clean energy to cut emissions. It's not too late to make a huge difference for millions of people.
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Pembina Institute @pembina.org · 08/09/2026
Canada's oil and gas sector is the country's largest source of emissions. Without good policy, new oilsands and pipeline projects will increase emissions even further, despite global efforts to reduce reliance on fossil fuels. Find out what's driving emissions growth: buff.ly/HPBBctH
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Pembina Institute @pembina.org · 07/09/2026
Together with @electricautonomy.com, we launched the Clean Fleet Awards to celebrate Canadian fleets going electric. From fully electric taxi fleets to delivery and waste operations, the finalists show that fleet electrification is working at scale. 🚚⚡ Explore the shortlist 👉 buff.ly/tBq6Gpn
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Pembina Institute @pembina.org · 07/09/2026
China's clean energy buildout just crossed a major threshold. Solar is now the country’s largest source of installed power capacity, surpassing coal for the first time. Milestones like this highlight the shift from fossil fuels to clean electricity around the world. 🔗 buff.ly/SUPeFOH #EnergySky
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Pembina Institute @pembina.org · 06/09/2026
Alberta is setting the bar for what’s possible with whole-building #retrofits. From a warehouse to a 163-unit apartment complex to a museum, four success stories prove whole-building retrofits are achievable across residential, commercial and institutional buildings. Learn more 👉 buff.ly/KSOVhji
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Pembina Institute @pembina.org · 05/09/2026
>35,000 low- and median-income households in #BC, #NovaScotia, #PEI and #Quebec will be able to access no-cost home #retrofits, thanks to the federal gov’ts recent pledge. With nearly 2M Canadian households struggling to afford energy, expanding on this momentum is critical. 🔗 buff.ly/tCA53Z5
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Pembina Institute @pembina.org · 05/09/2026
The federal gas tax pause extension will save Canadians $ at the pump, but those paying the lowest costs are driving #electric. @cleanenergycanada.org shows drivers can save up to $32K over an EV’s lifetime. We need gov't policy that delivers more affordable EVs options for Canadians.
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Pembina Institute @pembina.org · 04/09/2026
New federal climate report paints a grim picture of how warming is impacting Canada — and what’s to come. The cause is clear: burning fossil fuels. But so is the solution. We can cut emissions & strengthen the economy with #CleanEnergy. It’s time to electrify Canada. 👉 buff.ly/pSgKM86
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Pembina Institute @pembina.org · 04/09/2026
Large trucks. Delivery vans. Garbage trucks. Healthcare fleets. Landscaping vehicles. Taxis. Canadian businesses across a huge range of industries are #electrifying.⚡ See who’s leading fleet electrification 👉 buff.ly/rYKmyUT
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Pembina Institute @pembina.org · 03/09/2026
Canada's new framework for data centres points in the right direction. Now, provinces and the federal gov't must work together to make sure development is done responsibly. That means removing barriers to renewables, storage, demand flexibility, and other proven solutions. 🔗 buff.ly/CqFSh7g
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