PEMBINA institute

3 weeks ago | pembina.org | Will Noel |Jason Wang

This time two years ago, Alberta was the destination of choice for renewable energy investment in Canada. For years, it had consistently led the country on new additions of wind and solar, generating billions of dollars in investment and municipal tax revenues that were flowing back to local communities – all while adding new low-cost generation options to the province’s electricity grid. But no matter the industry, there’s one thing that’s always bad for investment: uncertainty.

1 month ago | pembina.org | Raidin Blue |Rachel Sutton |Ceileigh McAllister

Canadians spend around 90% of their time indoors; consequently, their home and building quality has a definitive impact on their health outcomes. Poor quality housing—characterized by inadequate insulation, poor ventilation, and outdated heating and cooling systems—can harm respiratory, cardiovascular, and mental health. This report demonstrates how deep retrofits can improve quality of life and create healthcare cost savings.

1 month ago | pembina.org | Will Noel |Jason Wang |Scott MacDougall

Since 2023, Alberta’s renewable energy sector has been faced with an unprecedented level of policy and regulatory uncertainty. The most widely reported example is the sudden moratorium on new renewable project approvals that was in place from August 2023 to February 2024. However, there is now a number of other new policies and contemplated changes that directly affect the sector.

1 month ago | pembina.org | Will Noel |Jason Wang |Scott MacDougall

EDMONTON, AB — Investor confidence in Alberta’s renewables sector is lagging behind peer jurisdictions, according to a new report from the Pembina Institute.

1 month ago | pembina.org | Adam Thorn

At the start of 2024, we set out to talk to small fleets across Canada about their interest in switching to electric vehicles (EVs). We thought we had a good sense of where they stood—turns out, we were way ahead of ourselves. Sure, most had heard of EVs, but that’s usually where their experience ended. Their list of questions and concerns? Long. One big reason for this gap: time. Small fleet owners and operators are busy—on the road, running their business, keeping things moving.